Writhing
A Breath Before Surfacing Lyrics
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As we all sit idly we participate in all these lies and deceit
We can't believe a goddamn thing
They claim to help us, they'll say it's for the better
Conveying to serve our interests while only serving to disgust
Another serpent disguised in a suit
We've got to burn it to the ground and expose the roots
In all these lies and deceit
We've got to punish those who filter the truth
All fabricators shall be cleansed in flame
Repent - don't fall for their tricks
The only way to be free of such hypocrisy
Ingrained within
Our only form of solace comes from writhing in sin
We'll dig our way out of this grave
For too long now we've been buried in shit
This twisting blade has been thrust in our backs
It digs into the spine forcing the population to our knees
Faltering, excised of our autonomy
How long will we steady our hands before taking it back?
Vicious, we will bring down your reign
Grey matter, paint the walls with their disease
Sever forked tongues from toothless smiles
We will never swallow our pride
Nor swallow this rubbish we've been fed
The lyrics to "Writhing" by A Breath Before Surfacing are a heavily political and anti-establishment message that calls for the exposure and punishment of those in power who filter the truth and manipulate the population for their own interests. The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to stand up for themselves and not fall for the tricks of those in power. The song speaks to the frustrations of feeling oppressed, manipulated, and lied to by the powers that be.
The lyricist uses strong imagery to express their frustration and anger. They describe the powers that be as "serpent[s] disguised in a suit" and liken them to a "twisting blade" being thrust into the population's backs, forcing them to their knees. The lyrics speak to the need for rebellion and the desire to bring down those in power by any means necessary, even if it means a violent revolution.
The song also touches on the idea of sin and the notion that the only solace one can find is in "writhing in sin." This could be interpreted as a rejection of traditional morality and a willingness to embrace a more hedonistic lifestyle in the face of oppression. The overall message of the song is one of frustration, anger, and a desire for change.
Line by Line Meaning
A stain on existence they're forcing their way
Their corrupt ways taint our reality and they push it on us.
As we all sit idly we participate in all these lies and deceit
We are not innocent bystanders, we are complicit in their lies and deceit by not taking action.
We can't believe a goddamn thing
We can't trust anything they say anymore.
They claim to help us, they'll say it's for the better
They manipulate us by pretending to improve our situation.
Conveying to serve our interests while only serving to disgust
Their supposed actions for our benefit are only making things worse.
Another serpent disguised in a suit
They are just another deceitful person in a position of power.
We've got to burn it to the ground and expose the roots
We need to completely dismantle their corrupt system and reveal its foundation.
We've got to punish those who filter the truth
Those who distort or hide the truth need to be held accountable.
All fabricators shall be cleansed in flame
Those who create lies and deceit will face fiery consequences.
Repent - don't fall for their tricks
We should recognize our own part in allowing their corruption to flourish and refuse to be manipulated.
The only way to be free of such hypocrisy
Escaping their deceitful influence is the only way to escape their duplicity.
Our only form of solace comes from writhing in sin
Our only way to feel better is to embrace an alternative lifestyle within our limited options.
We'll dig our way out of this grave
We will work tirelessly to get out of this terrible situation.
For too long now we've been buried in shit
We have been trapped in their corruption for far too long.
This twisting blade has been thrust in our backs
Their actions are causing us immense pain.
It digs into the spine forcing the population to our knees
Their oppression is forcing people to live in submission and fear.
Faltering, excised of our autonomy
We are losing our independence, struggling to resist their control.
How long will we steady our hands before taking it back?
We need to stand up for ourselves and take back control in order to stop their corruption.
Vicious, we will bring down your reign
We will ruthlessly tear down their system.
Grey matter, paint the walls with their disease
We will fight against their corruption by exposing the truth and revealing their faults.
Sever forked tongues from toothless smiles
We will call out their hypocrisy, revealing the truth behind their lies.
We will never swallow our pride
We will never let them make us feel inferior, we will retain our dignity.
Nor swallow this rubbish we've been fed
We refuse to believe their lies any longer.
Contributed by Aiden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.