Emptiness Inside
My Bloody Valentine Lyrics
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Bad thoughts I can't ever hide
Oh, something's gonna be done
Look out look out
This shit, your stupid deeds done
Have reasons, yeah I've got some
Oh, your pain will be my fun
Look out look out
So, it ends up all the same
Well I still know your name
Oh, won't hear no sound
Look out look out
I'm coming around
The lyrics to My Bloody Valentine's "Emptiness Inside" explore the feelings of pain, anger, and revenge after a betrayal. The singer is unable to hide the bad thoughts and emptiness they feel, caused by the actions of another person. They ominously warn the offender that "something's gonna be done" and to "look out," indicating that they have plans for revenge. The singer takes pleasure in the pain that the offender will experience as a result, revealing a sadistic side to their personality. Despite everything, the singer still remembers the offender's name and is coming to seek revenge.
The song's lyrics are fairly straightforward, but the delivery leaves a lot to the imagination. Kevin Shields' music is notoriously dense and layered, and his vocals are often mixed in a way that makes them hard to understand. This only adds to the mysterious and unsettling quality of the song. The instrumentation is heavy and distorted, suggesting a feeling of intense emotion and power struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
See the emptiness inside
Notice the void within oneself
Bad thoughts I can't ever hide
Unavoidable dark ideas lurking inside
Oh, something's gonna be done
Actions will soon rectify the situation
Look out look out
Be prepared for the impending consequences
This shit, your stupid deeds done
The negative consequences for your foolish actions
Have reasons, yeah I've got some
Justified motives for retribution
Oh, your pain will be my fun
Deriving pleasure from the suffering inflicted
So, it ends up all the same
The outcome is inevitably unchanged
Well I still know your name
Remembering the identity of the one responsible
Oh, won't hear no sound
Silent execution of the retribution
Look out look out
Be wary, as punishment is imminent
I'm coming around
The execution of punishment is impending
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEVIN SHIELDS
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