| Candlemass – Seven Silver Keys Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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I've heard a few things about this one -- one thing that seems to be a dominant theme is defeating the demons of depression. A lot of these scenarios are what depressed people go through in their daily lives, although done as euphamisms. A lot of people feel depression is a prison which they can't escape from, and while they hunger to get out, they're so afraid of what will happen that they stay where they are. Anxiety and fear causes depressed people to be at war -- do they stay where they know what's going to happen, or do they venture forth and try new things, risking something bad happening to them? This is particularly true in the second part of the second verse. "Paradise Hotel, bombs in your cellar". Even in the best scenario, the tortured soul envisions something going wrong, and therefore you play it safe, meanwhile missing out on a great opportunity, hence becoming the "Guv'nor of Hell". The third verse is telling you that inside of you are the tools you need to destroy the devil that is depression. By unleashing your true potential as a human (the hounds of Hades), you can kill the black demon lady of depression and begin your life free of the curse of depression. |
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| Guns N' Roses – The Garden Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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I didn't even have to listen to this but one time to figure this one out. Plain and simple: New York State in the early 1990s, especially in Times Square was loaded with drugs, sex, hookers, and death. The protagonist is entranced by how available the drugs and hookers are, hence he's in his own personal "garden" and why not? His friends are all in the garden and they're having a great time. So he decides "To hell with this" and joins in under peer pressure. After a short time, he is having a great time in the garden but no one cares because anyone can get the drugs and the sex. And it has a cost -- the drugs and the sex are so tempting that you don't even realize that you're addicted. By the time our protagonist realizes this, he is far too gone to do anything at all. The phrase "If you're lost no one can show you, but it sure was glad to know you", it's a metaphor. It means the person will never be the same at all. He doesn't necessarily kill himself but he knows he's a slave to his addiction. His family and friends all know that he will never be the same, and it's too bad. |
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| Lacuna Coil – 1:19 Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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In order to believe this guy (jmb2440), you'd have to believe that the entire band was lying to you, every internet article and interview since the band was formed in 1996 was lying to you and some guy who you don't know is the only one telling the truth. Somehow, I don't see that as plausible. If they were going to do that, they'd do it with a band like the Jonas Brothers who sell bazillions of records. Anyways, the song to me is about low self-esteem. For many people, confidence doesn't come easily and they're probably feeling like they always have to swallow their pride, even though deep down, every time a conflict comes up, they feel like a loser. |
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| Disturbed – I'm Alive Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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I think this song means that it is about being yourself. People are going to try to change you, but if you know what's true, then you shouldn't have to change yourself at all. A good example is an absolute good soldier fighting evil. The evil that is overseas is trying to change him, but he has enough power that he would rather die than be disgraced. He respects that he's alive and he wants to live it his way. |
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| Lacuna Coil – No Need To Explain Lyrics | 17 years ago |
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To me, this song is about inner strength. The person that's inside the soul is the inner voice that will help make the right decision, but do you let her go and trust your instincts or let doubt take over? Of course you're scared -- everyone is. But do you have the strength to make the right decision? |
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