Put 'em Down
Escape from Demons: Trevor May's Journey of Redemption
Lyrics
Put 'em down
Expressing the act of putting something or someone down.
The flask is almost dry
Indicating that the flask containing a liquid (possibly alcohol) is nearly empty.
There's sadness in these eyes
Conveying a sense of sorrow or melancholy reflected in the eyes.
On a head I once held high
Reflecting on a person or a time when the head was held high with pride.
What a life
Reflecting on the nature of life, possibly with a tone of contemplation.
Of trying to make things right
Describing a life dedicated to making things right, overcoming internal struggles.
These demons that I fight
Referring to internal struggles or challenges often described metaphorically as demons.
Escape out in the night
Suggesting the escape or release of these internal struggles, possibly at night.
So I, run away
Expressing a tendency to run away from things that are loved or cherished.
From everything I love
Choosing to distance oneself from everything loved, possibly as a coping mechanism.
To a home that don't exist
Referring to a non-existent or elusive sense of home.
Where I'm, all alone
Describing a state of loneliness, being completely isolated.
There's no one there to hurt
Emphasizing the absence of anyone to cause harm or pain.
No more
Denoting an end to suffering or harm.
Put 'em down
Reiterating the act of putting something or someone down.
Like it ain't my fourth night
Comparing the act of putting down to a recurring experience, possibly related to a bar.
Of closing down the bar
Describing a repetitive pattern of closing down a bar, possibly indicating a routine.
And climbing in my car
Connecting the act of closing down the bar to getting into a car.
What a life
Reflecting on life where everything seems fine, possibly in contrast to reality.
Everything's alright
Expressing a deceptive sense of well-being, acknowledging the falsehood.
I know that it's a lie
Acknowledging the awareness of a lie in the seemingly perfect situation.
As I close one eye to drive
Driving with impaired vision, metaphorically closing one eye to reality.
Because I, run away
Repeating the theme of running away from beloved things.
From everything I love
Persisting in the choice to escape from loved aspects of life.
To a home that don't exist
Reiterating the pursuit of an elusive or non-existent home.
Where I'm, all alone
Reiterating the state of loneliness, being completely alone.
There's no one there to hurt
Emphasizing the absence of anyone to cause harm or pain, repeating the theme.
No more
Affirming the end of suffering or harm, reiterating the idea.
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