Rise
Eternal Resurgence: Unveiling the Profound Meaning Behind Voodoo Dawn's 'Rise'
Lyrics
The shadow of death's behind my eyes and breath
The speaker feels the presence of death lurking close, affecting their perception and breath.
Cut into my heart with your broken wing
The speaker expresses emotional pain caused by someone with a damaged or dysfunctional aspect.
Tied into my thoughts with a string
The speaker feels mentally entangled or influenced by someone, as if connected by an unseen force.
I am the product you try to fake
The speaker identifies as a creation or result that others attempt to imitate or replicate falsely.
You give me my life, you give me your faith
The speaker acknowledges a reciprocal exchange of life and faith with another person.
Stand with me and you will live again
A call for unity and assurance that standing together will bring life once more.
Drawing straws to receive my sin
Metaphorically, the speaker is randomly chosen to bear the consequences of their sins.
My will calls for what has been
The speaker's will aligns with past occurrences or experiences.
I will rise again
Expressing a determination to overcome challenges and emerge stronger.
Tear out your eyes for my misery
An intense desire for others to experience the pain and misery the speaker feels.
Crushing seeds to deliver me
The speaker seeks relief through the destruction of something significant.
Their hearts betray the plans they make
Others' plans are revealed to be deceptive or disloyal, leading to betrayal.
I am the need in you to hate
The speaker perceives a need within others to harbor hatred, possibly fueled by the speaker.
I am the death in her heart
The speaker embodies death within someone's heart, indicating a profound impact.
She is my eternal night
A significant person in the speaker's life is associated with eternal darkness.
With my ashes on her hands
Symbolic representation of the speaker's essence left behind, anticipating a rebirth or renewal.
I will awaken to the light
The speaker anticipates a resurgence, transitioning from darkness to light.
Bring me up your will to live
A plea for others to share their will to live, possibly to support the speaker's revival.
Arms outstretched your soul to give
Encouraging others to offer their souls with open arms in a gesture of giving.
I am the spark of discovery
The speaker identifies as a catalyst for discovery, hinting at transformative qualities.
My eyes will shine when you uncover me
The speaker's eyes will shine when others unveil or understand their true self.
Stand with me and you will live again
A repetition emphasizing the promise of renewed life through collective effort.
Throwing six and returning ten
Metaphorically, facing challenges and getting more than expected in return.
The clock strikes back to what was then
A reference to the cyclical nature of time, possibly hinting at recurring struggles.
I will rise again
Reiterating the speaker's determination to rise again after facing adversity.
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