Gods Look Down
Scream Lyrics
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I didn't think to pull a rope
Now I'm sitting gritting my teeth
To tear my insides open
And the gods look down
In anger of this poor child
Yes, the gods look down and hunger
I've tried
my share
But everywhere I've been they're
pushing glass
in the faces of sweet, sweet
motherfuckers
And the gods look down
In anger of this poor child
Yes, the gods look down and hunger
Oh my god
The machine is gone
How can I get back from here?
Oh my god!
Oh my god!
Oh my god!
Oh my god!
I dug myself in so deep
I didn't think to pull a rope
Now I'm sitting gritting my teeth
To tear my insides open
And the gods look down
In anger of this poor child
Yes, the gods look down and hunger
Oh my god
The machine is gone
How can I get back from here?
Oh my god!
Oh my god!
Oh my god!
Oh my god!
The lyrics of Scream's song "Gods Look Down" reflects a person's sense of desperation and desperation to seek redemption for their past mistakes. The singer is stuck in a situation that is beyond their control and they are grappling with their own internal conflicts. The lyrics suggest that the singer has made some bad decisions and instead of seeking help, they have dug themselves deeper into the mess. The feeling of helplessness and hopelessness is palpable in the lines "I dug myself in so deep, I didn't think to pull a rope, now I'm sitting gritting my teeth to tear my insides open."
The reference to gods looking down and being angry and hungry for this poor child is symbolic of the singer feeling a sense of guilt and responsibility for their actions. They may feel like they are being punished by a higher power for their mistakes. The line "everywhere I've been they're pushing glass in the faces of sweet, sweet motherfuckers" suggests that the singer feels like they are being judged harshly by society even though they may have good intentions.
The repeated cry of "Oh my god" towards the end of the song suggests that the singer is at a breaking point, where they feel like everything is falling apart and they need divine intervention to rescue them from their situation. Overall, the lyrics of "Gods Look Down" are an exploration of guilt, redemption, and the human need for salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
I dug myself in so deep
I have found myself in a difficult situation with no easy way out.
I didn't think to pull a rope
I failed to take action that could have prevented me from being in this situation.
Now I'm sitting gritting my teeth
I am feeling intense frustration and anger.
To tear my insides open
I am struggling to deal with this situation and it is causing me emotional pain.
And the gods look down
I feel like I am being judged by a higher power.
In anger of this poor child
The higher power is angry with me for my mistakes and shortcomings.
Yes, the gods look down and hunger
The higher power is unsatisfied with me and wants me to do better.
I've tried
I have made an effort to improve my situation.
my share
I have done my part.
But everywhere I've been they're
No matter where I go or what I do,
pushing glass
People are being cruel and hurtful.
in the faces of sweet, sweet
They are attacking innocent and kind-hearted people.
motherfuckers
They are using abusive language and behavior.
Oh my god
I am feeling overwhelmed and uncertain.
The machine is gone
Something critical that I relied on is no longer available to me.
How can I get back from here?
I am unsure of how to move forward or find a solution.
Oh my god!
I am experiencing a sense of panic or desperation.
Contributed by Ian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.