Written purely around a pretty heavy riff they were throwing around, according to guitarist Tony Bourge.
Lyrically, the song is about being stuck in a cycle of self-destructive behavior, portraying a character engaging in dangerous activities, such as violent crime and drug use. It emphasizes the consequences of these actions, while also adding that the person themself is also aware of the risks involved. The song climaxes with the narrator pleading for the character to end the cycle of self-destructive behavior before it is too late.
Basically, it serves as a reminder that, while engaging in dangerous behavior may seem exciting and rewarding at the time, the consequences could be deadly.
Written purely around a pretty heavy riff they were throwing around, according to guitarist Tony Bourge.
Lyrically, the song is about being stuck in a cycle of self-destructive behavior, portraying a character engaging in dangerous activities, such as violent crime and drug use. It emphasizes the consequences of these actions, while also adding that the person themself is also aware of the risks involved. The song climaxes with the narrator pleading for the character to end the cycle of self-destructive behavior before it is too late.
Basically, it serves as a reminder that, while engaging in dangerous behavior may seem exciting and rewarding at the time, the consequences could be deadly.