Lyrics
Quiet as the secret you keep
Describing a silence or quietness similar to a secret that is kept hidden.
Still in your heart as you sleep
Emphasizing the persistence or existence of something (likely a memory or emotion) in one's heart even while sleeping.
Old as the lay of the land
Reference to something being ancient or deeply rooted, possibly suggesting permanence.
Cold as all matters at hand
Implying a detachment or emotionlessness about current situations or concerns.
Long as the river of song
Describing something as enduring and continuous, much like a long-standing river.
Mad as the world it moves on
Highlighting the chaotic nature of the world and its relentless progression.
High as the heavenly sea
Drawing a comparison to the vastness and depth of the sea, suggesting grandeur or infinity.
Low lays the devil in me
Admitting to one's darker, more malevolent side or nature.
High as the heavenly sea
Reiteration of line 8, emphasizing its significance.
Low lays the devil in me
Reiteration of line 9, emphasizing its internal nature.
Straight as the wood of the cross
Describing something as unwavering or steadfast, drawing a religious parallel.
Wild as all the love that you've lost
Highlighting the intense and unrestrained nature of love that has been lost.
Sure as inside the egg lies the yolk
Using an analogy to describe a certainty or inevitability, likening it to the core of an egg.
I'm standing outside the gates of Hell
Metaphorically expressing a feeling of being on the brink or outside a negative situation or place.
And I'll keep singing 'til I choke
Commitment to a cause or expression, even to the point of self-sacrifice.
High as the heavenly sea
Reiteration of line 8, reinforcing the grand and infinite imagery.
Low lays the devil in me
Reiteration of line 9, reaffirming the presence of internal darkness.
High as the heavenly sea
Reiteration of line 8, maintaining the theme of vastness and depth.
Low lays the devil in me
Reiteration of line 9, underscoring the internal conflict or duality.
Come lay your head on my lap
Invitation for comfort and solace, suggesting a protective or caring gesture.
And let your hair fall back
Encouraging relaxation and release, possibly from burdens or worries.
You've got to live with yourself
Acknowledgment of personal responsibility and self-acceptance.
So baby don't look back
Encouragement to move forward without dwelling on the past or regrets.
Don't look back
Reiteration of moving forward without looking back, emphasizing forward momentum.
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