Souls
Soulful Descent: A Journey of Sacrifice and Devotion
Lyrics
Just like an Indian I climb
Expressing a journey or ascent, possibly metaphorical, similar to the rituals of climbing in some Indian traditions.
Offering sacrifice
Suggesting an act of devotion or commitment, akin to making a sacrifice for a higher purpose.
Up to the temple on the hill
Describing the destination as a temple on a hill, symbolizing a spiritual or elevated place.
Can human heart suffice?
Pondering the adequacy of the human heart for such endeavors, questioning its capacity.
Can I survive the world alone
Contemplating the challenges of facing the world alone, indicating a sense of isolation or self-reliance.
Without a well within my home
Highlighting the importance of having a source of sustenance or support within one's own space (well).
Without the one idol's love
Referring to a desired love, possibly from an idol, as a vital element in life.
Shining down upon me?
Questioning whether the love from the idol is currently present or accessible.
She eats Souls
Introducing the idea of the idol having a dark or consuming nature, possibly metaphorical.
She eats Souls
Reiteration of the consuming nature of the idol, emphasizing its impact.
All that I'm offering's the heart
Offering the heart as a symbolic gift, suggesting a willingness to give everything.
That's all I have to give
Emphasizing the limited resources, indicating that the heart is all that the speaker possesses.
With all this heat surrounding me
Describing a challenging and intense environment, with "heat" potentially symbolizing pressure or difficulties.
My deity forgives
Implies that the deity forgives the speaker despite the challenging circumstances.
And if she needs it every day
Suggesting a continuous commitment, willing to climb metaphorical steps daily for the idol.
I'll climb the steps my savage way
Describing the speaker's determined and unconventional approach to devotion.
Uttering incantations up up above me
Indicating the use of ritualistic chants or prayers during the ascent.
She eats Souls
Reiteration of the consuming nature of the idol, emphasizing its impact.
She eats Souls
Repetition for emphasis, underscoring the idea that the idol "eats Souls."
Souls
A standalone mention of "Souls," perhaps as a central theme or focus.
Can I survive the world alone
Reiteration of the challenges of facing the world alone, echoing earlier sentiments.
Without a well within my home
Re-emphasizing the importance of having a supportive source within one's own space.
Without the one idol's love
Repeating the desire for love from an idol, possibly as a key source of sustenance.
Shining down upon one?
Pondering whether the idol's love is currently shining down on the speaker.
She eats Souls
Repetition emphasizing the consuming nature of the idol, possibly with a darker undertone.
She eats Souls
Final repetition, reinforcing the idea that the idol "eats Souls."
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