| Hurt – That (such a thing) Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| It's probably been split if you downloaded, but on the album it's a hidden track. | |
| Breaking Benjamin – Crawl Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Another theory... I believe this song is about a child who was abused, and then became an abuser (as is so often the case). "A shadow of a man, I am nothing less." A son could be referred to as the shadow of his father, and this also explains why it's "nothing LESS" and not "nothing more" (the more logical ending to that sentence). "I'm not like you, etc." Trying to convince himself he'll never become his father. "I'll make it through, but not this time" lines Excellent use of foreshadowing, if my theory is correct. "Crawl back inside (the womb)" The second verse is where he becomes his father. "Show me where it hurts" The line a caring father would give. "And I'll make it worse" The follow up line his horrific upbringing has bred into him. "You're not like me" He's transferred his hatred of his father onto his son, all of the same traits. "I'm becoming a monster, just like you." He realizes (a gigantic step) that that he's becoming his father. "After it all, you'll try to break me too." After it seemed to be over, his father actually gets the last laugh (possibly from his grave). "I brought you to life so I could hear you scream." This one could either be turning back to his son, or hearing the voice of his father as he has his realization. "I won't live your weak wicked lie." Trying to refuse to follow his father's path. "I'm one step behind." A rewording of the common phrase "following in your footsteps," this line could be the subject sadly accepting that it is his destiny to become his father. That he has no control, or at least he has the illusion that he has no control, i.e. a psychological issue keeping him from halting a behavior he clearly recognizes (sometimes, at least) is immoral. I have no idea if this is the meaning intended by the writer, but that's what I hear in the song, and thus that's what it means to me. And if anyone is curious, I was not abused as a child (or ever). |
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| A Perfect Circle – The Package Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Then you've never been addicted to drugs. To be clear and honest, I haven't either, but I've been very close to someone who has, had full access to their mind, and this song is dead fucking on the thought process of an addict. You're right, getting drugs doesn't require a whole lot of social interaction, but to an addict who needs a fix, the brief conversations that delay that gratification are unbearable. |
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| A Perfect Circle – Rose Lyrics | 16 years ago |
| This is funny. I believe a specific instance caused Maynard to think about abuse, and thus write this song examining the features of the basic human condition which cause such horrific incidences to arise. | |
| A Perfect Circle – 3 Libras Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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A) Interpretations of a song are never "wrong." 2) To say that ANY Maynard song has ONE meaning is to misunderstand everything he's ever done. III) It's "You ARE all wrong!" Subject/verb agreement is important. |
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| Red – Death Of Me Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Hi, TLS. I agree that the level of discourse between the two could generally be higher, and in fact even my own post could have been worded differently, perhaps more politely. The dogmatic idea that we are not worthy of Christ is, at it's core, debilitating to your sense of self. It's designed that way (my opinion, of course), so that the religion can rush in behind to fill the void that they hope you don't notice THEY created. The message seems to be "Jesus loves you and forgives you, but that's in spite of the fact that you're a filthy sinner who can't be trusted to make basic decisions for yourself." Some churches (generally liberal churches) focus heavily on the "Jesus loves and forgives you" part, and some (generally fundamentalist churches) focus on the "you're a filthy sinner" bit, but both sides of the coin are there in every church. To the latter part of your post, I agree. It's self evident to me that there are in fact thoughtful Christians whose positions are carefully considered. I happen to think they've flubbed their logic somewhere along the way, but I certainly have no special knowledge that ends this debate (sadly, eh?). As I'm fond of saying, I don't really respect your religion, but I do respect your right to live in service of it if that is your wish. Peace, Poker |
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| Red – Death Of Me Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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I'm sure donotbug is correct as to the intended meaning of the song, however I took something quite different away from it. I understand Red is a Christian band, and though I'm an atheist, this song is, like most great songs, open to interpretation. So open, in fact, that you can take it the completely opposite direction. Religion claims to be able to heal people, but often only represents the death of their critical thought. They also tear people down through the myth of "original sin," telling people to feel unworthy of Christ's gift, which builds them up. Just another take on it. Again, I'm positive that the artist didn't intend this meaning. |
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