Lyrics
A racing stampede, down in the valley
A rapid and chaotic movement, possibly symbolic of a rush or intense activity, occurring in the valley.
The waves are horses made of mercury
The water's movement resembling horses, possibly denoting its fluidity and quicksilver-like nature.
Our boat is shaking, wet timber aching
Our vessel is trembling, with the soaked wood possibly experiencing pain or distress.
Helter-skelter in the pouring rain
A disordered and hurried situation amid heavy rainfall.
The boiling river's driving me insane
The boiling river is causing immense mental agitation or distress.
The rain-gods are calling my name..
A belief or sense that rain deities are specifically summoning or addressing the speaker.
The end of the world is already in sight!
An impression that the apocalypse or the end of the world is imminent or perceptible.
Midnight in China..
The time is midnight in China, setting a specific moment for the events described.
We're stuck between the devil and
Feeling trapped between two difficult choices or situations.
The deep blue sea
A metaphorical reference to feeling confined with limited options.
Heaven! Fire!
An exclamation related to an intense experience, possibly indicating extreme emotions or turmoil.
The angels of hell found their heaven on earth
Evil or negative forces finding contentment or satisfaction on Earth.
Caught in ancient China
Trapped in an ancient Chinese setting, suggesting a historical or metaphorical context.
The slaves just pull the ropes
Depiction of slaves laboring, pulling ropes, implying a cycle of servitude or struggle.
A never-ending tug of war
An ongoing and relentless conflict or struggle without resolution.
And the river always wins the game!
Indication that the river consistently emerges victorious in this conflict.
Helter-skelter in the pouring rain
Reiteration of chaotic circumstances amidst heavy rainfall.
The rain-gods are calling my name
A sense of being personally called upon by rain deities amid the chaos.
Midnight in China..
Restating the specific time as midnight in China.
We're stuck between the devil and
Reiterating the feeling of being caught between challenging situations.
The deep blue sea
A repetition of feeling constrained between limited choices.
Heaven! Fire!
Similar to line 11, an exclamation denoting intense emotions or turmoil.
The angels of hell found their heaven on earth!
Reaffirmation that negative or evil entities find satisfaction on Earth.
Heaven... heaven!
Continuing the sentiment expressed in line 23, emphasizing the 'heaven' these entities find.
The angels of hell...
Reiteration of the negative entities finding contentment.
Found their heaven on earth..
Reaffirmation of negative entities finding contentment or satisfaction.
Midnight in China..
Reiteration of the specific time and location, midnight in China.
We're stuck between the devil and
Reaffirmation of feeling trapped between difficult choices or situations.
The deep blue sea
Restating the feeling of being confined with limited options.
Heaven! Fire!
A repetition of intense emotions or turmoil, similar to lines 11 and 22.
The angels of hell found their heaven on earth!
Further reinforcement of negative entities finding satisfaction or 'heaven' on Earth.
Hell found their heaven on earth!
Emphasizing the idea of negativity finding contentment or satisfaction.
Heaven! Fire!
Reiteration of intense emotions or turmoil, similar to lines 11, 22, and 30.
Heaven! Fire!
Repetition emphasizing intense emotions or turmoil.
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