Lyrics
It's no different this week
Expressing a sense of monotony or consistency in the current situation.
No change of scenery
Highlighting the absence of a change in surroundings or circumstances.
I am near the ugly places that
Being in close proximity to emotionally challenging or difficult situations.
My mind will surely go
Anticipating negative thoughts or mental struggles.
So where do my pleas ascend
Pondering the destination or impact of personal pleas or prayers.
And what do they represent
Questioning the significance and representation of the prayers.
Are you near your children even when
Exploring the idea of divine presence even when individuals distance themselves.
They run away from home
Reflecting on the challenges of dealing with wayward or rebellious children.
I used to pray for you
Recalling a past habit of praying for someone or something.
Though now it seems like there's no use
Expressing a sense of futility or ineffectiveness in current prayers.
I used to pray the truth
Past prayers aimed at seeking truth for personal salvation.
Would save me from what my doubts approve
Desiring the truth to shield against doubts and uncertainties.
Dear fear I've been playing your games
Acknowledging engagement with fear and its negative influence.
You keep filling my heart with shame
Conveying the impact of fear on the emotional state, causing shame.
Is there nothing you will say
Questioning whether there is any response or guidance from fear.
To put me in my place
Seeking guidance or direction from fear to find one's place.
Yeah you tell me who to blame
Being directed to assign blame but restricted from mentioning a specific name.
But won't let me say His name
Encountering limitations in expressing or invoking a particular name.
Play dead, play dead, play dead
Using the metaphor of playing dead to cope with internal struggles.
It's all inside your head
Suggesting that internal challenges are products of the mind.
(Do you hear my groans)
A question regarding the acknowledgment of personal distress.
I used to pray for you
Reiteration of past prayers with a sense of futility in the present.
Though now it seems like there's no use
Continuation of the theme of ineffective prayers.
(How do you face the unknown)
A question about confronting the unknown or uncertain aspects of life.
I used to pray the truth
Repeating the desire for truth to counter doubts and uncertainties.
Would save men from what my doubts approve
Similar to line 12, emphasizing the hope in truth for personal salvation.
I will always walk in danger
Committing to facing challenges, walking in danger, with positive influences.
With the better angels of my nature
Referencing the internal struggle between positive and negative influences.
Just gotta clear my head and focus
Expressing the need to clear the mind and concentrate on essential matters.
Eat honey and locusts
Mentioning the need for simplicity and focus in life.
As long as my days endure
Committing to endure challenges as long as life continues.
Fear, you don't live hear
Challenging the influence of fear by stating it doesn't reside here.
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