Swords of Truth
Swords of Truth: Unveiling Symbolism in Musical Mastery
Lyrics
Draw swords of truth in the back of the car
Drawing symbolic "swords of truth" in the back of the car, suggesting a confrontational or challenging stance.
Cue my attack, you know I will say
Preparing for an attack and asserting the intent to speak truthfully or assertively.
Strike me down, I am an island, a mountain, a river
Declaring individual strength and identity, comparing oneself to an island, a mountain, and a river.
And as I always sing
Expressing a consistent theme of singing and its importance in the artist's life.
You know I'll be thinking this music's symbolic
Reflecting on the symbolic nature of music, possibly implying deeper meanings or personal significance.
This music is weightless and when I sing, so am I
Stating that the music makes the singer feel weightless and free.
You'll be slashing at the air, describing nothing
Describing an ineffective or futile action, represented by slashing at the air and achieving nothing.
Who wrote all the numbers in your body?
Pondering the origin or influence of significant aspects, possibly questioning the source of personal experiences or challenges.
Who wrote all of the numbers in your body?
-the numbers in your body
-I am in the rain, I am in the rain
Being present in the rain, possibly a metaphor for facing challenges or difficulties.
I am in the- sixteen seconds!
Emphasizing a short duration (sixteen seconds) during a particular experience.
I'm writing on airwaves, I'm writing on the air
Expressing creativity and influence on various mediums like airwaves, memory, and the microphone.
I'm writing on your memory, I'm writing on the microphone
-The swords of truth, the back of the car
Reiterating the image of "swords of truth" in the car, emphasizing their importance.
Due my attack but you know I always sing
Repeating the preparation for an attack, coupled with the acknowledgment of constant singing.
Strike me down, strike me down
Inviting a challenge or confrontation, confident in facing adversity and asserting individual strength.
Strike me down, strike me down
-Cos I am an island, a mountain, a river
Revisiting the comparison of oneself to an island, mountain, and river while emphasizing the symbolic and weightless nature of music.
And as I see that, you know I am thinking
-This music's symbolic, this music is weightless
-Who wrote all the numbers in your body?
Continuing the questioning of the origin of significant aspects, specifically numbers in the body.
Who wrote all of the numbers in your body?
-I am in the air, I am in the reign
Being present in the air, possibly symbolizing a sense of freedom or expansiveness.
I am in the- sixteen seconds!
Highlighting a brief period (sixteen seconds) during another experience, possibly suggesting a fleeting moment.
Swords of truth in the back of the car
Reiterating the imagery of "swords of truth" in the car, reinforcing their significance.
Cue my attack but to you I will say
Repeating the preparation for an attack and asserting the intention to speak assertively.
Strike me down, strike me down
Inviting and challenging to be struck down, showcasing confidence and resilience.
Strike me down, strike me down, strike me down!
-I am an island, a mountain, a river...
Reaffirming individual strength and identity as an island, a mountain, and a river.
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