Lyrics
I come to know my demons all by name
Reflecting on personal awareness and recognition of one's inner struggles or challenges.
Ones just a savage and feel no pain
Describing a demon that is fierce and insensitive, possibly representing a harsh aspect of oneself.
the other one's a thinker with an empty brain
Introducing another demon characterized as a thinker with an empty brain, suggesting internal conflict or confusion.
The last one's the devil in disguise
Referring to a demon as the devil in disguise, hinting at a deceptive or malevolent force within.
you are no maniac a lotta people love to judge
Addressing societal judgment and the tendency for people to criticize without understanding.
That monkey on your back
Metaphorically mentioning a burden or addiction as a monkey on one's back.
Will attack you just because (yea)
Highlighting the unpredictable nature of challenges that may arise without apparent reason.
Know your demons take a look inside
Encouraging self-awareness and introspection to understand and confront personal demons.
Know your demons ask them why oh why
Prompting the individual to question and seek understanding from their inner struggles.
Know your demons only you can set you free
Emphasizing personal responsibility for overcoming inner challenges and finding liberation.
Even when I'm happy and can't complain
Acknowledging that even in moments of happiness, inner demons may persist.
I hear them laughin' in the sugarcane
Describing the persistent presence of inner struggles symbolized by laughter in the sugarcane.
Sometimes I wonder if they have no shame
Expressing a sense of disbelief or questioning the shamelessness of inner demons.
In the middle of the night
Suggesting that inner demons may be particularly active during the nighttime.
Don't wait too long to act
Advising not to procrastinate in addressing inner challenges before they escalate.
Till it hits like a big flash flood
Using a metaphor of a flash flood to convey the sudden and intense impact of unresolved issues.
Till you're wearing a body cast
Warning about the potential consequences of neglecting one's inner struggles.
Show yourself some tough love (yea)
Encouraging self-love and proactive measures in dealing with personal challenges.
Know your demons take a look inside
Reiterating the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's inner demons.
Know your demons ask them why oh why
Prompting introspective questioning to gain insights into the reasons behind inner struggles.
Know your demons only you can set you free
Stressing the individual's role in finding their own path to freedom from inner demons.
It ain't nothin to cry about
Minimizing the severity of the challenges, suggesting they are not worth excessive emotional distress.
It's just something to figure out
Encouraging a problem-solving approach to overcome and understand personal demons.
That's the way you return
Describing a process of returning to life after facing and addressing inner challenges.
Return back to life
Highlighting the transformative nature of overcoming inner struggles and returning to a more positive state.
It ain't gonna feel comfortable
Acknowledging the discomfort associated with facing and addressing one's inner demons.
When you're facing the underworld
Advising to confront the challenges of the underworld, symbolizing inner turmoil or darkness.
But it outweighs losing sight
Emphasizing the value of facing difficulties over the potential consequences of avoiding them.
Take my advice
Offering personal advice or wisdom based on the speaker's experience with inner demons.
Know your demons take a look inside
Reiterating the theme of self-awareness and understanding one's inner demons.
Know your demons ask them why oh why
Prompting introspective questioning to gain insights into the reasons behind inner struggles.
Know your demons only you can set you free
Stressing the individual's role in finding their own path to freedom from inner demons.
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