Battle Hymn of the Damned
Hell-Bound Odyssey: Whiskey-fueled Descent into Damnation
Lyrics
She was already spittin' fire
Expressing that the woman was already angry or intense.
When we hit that Texas line
Describing the beginning of the journey upon reaching Texas.
26 hours left to go
Highlighting the remaining time for the journey, creating a sense of urgency.
She'd already lost her mind
Suggesting that the woman had already reached a state of distress or insanity.
Maybe it was the whiskey
Speculating whether alcohol or drugs influenced the woman's behavior.
Maybe just the coke
Considering the possibility of both whiskey and cocaine being factors.
I think it's both
Affirming the belief that both substances played a role in the situation.
As we passed through Houston
Describing the sunny atmosphere in Houston and expressing dislike for the city.
The sun was shining bright
Observing the bright sunshine as they pass through Houston.
I cried 'man I hate this fuckin city'
Expressing strong dislike for the city of Houston.
known it all my life
Claiming familiarity with the city throughout one's life.
Maybe it was the whiskey
Speculating again about the influence of whiskey or cocaine.
Maybe just the coke
Considering the possibility of both substances contributing to the situation.
I think it's both
Affirming the belief that both whiskey and cocaine played a role in the events.
Cuz we're all hell bound I'll just get there quicker
Expressing a shared destiny of damnation, preferring a faster path to hell.
And I'll pass you the spoon if you pass me the liquor
Offering a dark exchange of vices with another person.
And we'll all drink up and I'll feel so warm
Anticipating the comforting effects of alcohol.
She'll be crying on my shoulder soon
Expecting emotional support from the woman, despite the distance from home.
We're a long long way from home
Emphasizing the considerable distance they are from their home.
We spent the night awake in a fleabag motel
Describing a night spent in a low-quality motel with unpleasant associations.
The bedsheets smelled of sex and death
Indicating the undesirable condition of the bedsheets and the atmosphere.
Lost love, cold hearts, and hell
Mentioning themes of lost love, cold hearts, and hellish experiences.
So I drank up all the whiskey
Consuming the remaining whiskey and cocaine, leading to a loss of hope.
Took what was left of the coke
Utilizing the last of the available cocaine.
And I lost hope
Experiencing a sense of despair or resignation.
Cuz we're all hell bound I'll just get there quicker
Reiterating a shared destiny of damnation, seeking a quicker path.
And I'll pass you the spoon if you pass me the liquor
Proposing a mutual exchange of vices with another person.
And we'll all drink up and I'll feel so warm
Anticipating the comforting effects of alcohol once again.
She'll be crying on my shoulder soon
Expecting emotional support from the woman despite their distance from home.
We're a long long way from home
Emphasizing the considerable distance they are from their home once more.
Now there's people tell you
Introducing discussions about fires below and potential consequences.
About the fires down below
Referencing the fires below as a topic of conversation.
But I've had their burning blind my eyes
Acknowledging the impact of the described fires on the speaker's perception.
Smelled that awful smell
Recalling a sensory memory associated with the fires below.
I know it's where I'm headed
Acknowledging the predetermined destination without affecting one's identity.
But it don't change who I am
Affirming a self-awareness of being damned.
I'm just the damned
Stating the speaker's identity as someone condemned to hell.
Cuz we're all hell bound I'll just get there quicker
Reiterating a shared destiny of damnation, seeking a quicker path once again.
And I'll pass you the spoon if you pass me the liquor
Proposing a mutual exchange of vices with another person once more.
And we'll all drink up and I'll feel so warm
Anticipating the comforting effects of alcohol once again.
She'll be crying on my shoulder soon
Expecting emotional support from the woman despite their distance from home once more.
We're a long long way from home
Emphasizing the considerable distance they are from their home once more.
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