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Let It Bleed
Goat Lyrics


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I m faded, I touch the block
Machine gun, through the lot
They walking past, famous peep
Gotta go, let it bleed
I gotta fall, for me at first
Let it burn, put to rest
Keep for beast, keep for us
Does it mean...

Gotta go, let it bleed
[Sax solo]
Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed
Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed
Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed
Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed
Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed
Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Goat (Sweden)'s song Let It Bleed are enigmatic and open to interpretation. The repeated refrain of "gotta go, let it bleed" suggests a sense of release or catharsis, perhaps a willingness to let go of the past and move forward. The opening lines "I'm faded, I touch the block, machine gun through the lot" evoke a sense of danger and a frenetic energy. The lines "They walking past, famous peep, gotta go, let it bleed" suggest the desire to step away from the spotlight and the pressure of fame.


The lines "I gotta fall, for me at first, let it burn, put to rest, keep for beast, keep for us" can be interpreted in a few different ways. One possible interpretation is that the singer is willing to sacrifice themselves for a greater cause, to let go of their ego and allow something greater to come through. The lines "let it burn, put to rest, keep for beast, keep for us" could be a reference to the primal, animalistic side of human nature that we often try to suppress in our daily lives.


Ultimately, the meaning of these lyrics is up to the listener's interpretation. They are abstract and poetic, leaving room for individual interpretation and a multiplicity of meanings.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm faded, I touch the block
I'm in a state of inebriation and I'm wandering around the city


Machine gun, through the lot
There's gunfire in the area and it's creating chaos


They walking past, famous peep
Celebrities are walking by but I'm not paying attention to them


Gotta go, let it bleed
I need to leave and let my emotions out


I gotta fall, for me at first
I need to hit rock bottom before I can start to heal


Let it burn, put to rest
I need to let go of my past and move on


Keep for beast, keep for us
I have some feelings that I'm keeping hidden for now


Gotta go, let it bleed
Once again, I need to let my emotions out and leave


[Sax solo]
Instrumental break


Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed
Repetition of the idea that I need to let my emotions out


Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed
Repetition of the idea that I need to let my emotions out


Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed
Repetition of the idea that I need to let my emotions out


Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed
Repetition of the idea that I need to let my emotions out


Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed
Repetition of the idea that I need to let my emotions out


Let it bleed, bleed, let it bleed.
Repetition of the idea that I need to let my emotions out




Writer(s): Christian Johansson, Lisa Johansson, Kalle Kulenovic

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