Demon In Veins Lyrics

Lyric discussion by SweetCheeks2 

Cover art for Demon In Veins lyrics by Soilwork

I believe it's about a man or woman who, over the years, has surrendered his voice to both music; alcohol; and sexual conquest because it was less risky and offered instant gratification. Somewhere along the way s/he settled and found himself in a rut, all the while repeatedly convincing himself that he does what he does because he's free. And I believe he's far too intelligent and insightful to fully believe that his routine (the path well traveled with every rock cleared by his ever-present feet) is one of freedom. S/he trampled the flowers long ago, but fails to acknowledge it.

Ugh... a grammatical error with the word "both" used to reference three (not two). I omitted the issue of control and fear of being left behind if the other person in her/his life (metaphorically in his life) were to be somehow freed. A fear perhaps of moving on when the other is somehow stuck. But who knows. Only the bearer can be sure.