The Shit That Grits Your Teeth
Abortus Lyrics


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One true passion, reality
Joy of expression, through other means
Certainly carries what faith hopes to hold
The need to be is getting cold
What my God sees lies deep in me
Cause if I can't feel what seems surreal
The hand of death will surely deal
The stagnant house
where no-one believes

It's the shit that grits your teeth
It's the shit that grits your teeth

(Repeat first verse)

It's the shit that grits your teeth
It's the shit that grits your teeth

Tell me what it's like
Not to know yourself
Cause this I've never known
Herd like mentality, sheepish
Cause that I don't want to know

One true passion, reality
Joy of expression, through other means




Certainly carries what faith hopes to hold
The need to be is getting cold

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Abortus's song The Shit That Grits Your Teeth is a reflection of the importance of finding one's passion and being true to oneself. The line "One true passion, reality" emphasizes the importance of finding one's true calling and the joy of expressing oneself through it. However, the song also suggests that there is a struggle in achieving this reality, as "The need to be is getting cold" which may suggest a loss of interest, a lack of motivation or even an absence of support from those around you.


The line "What my God sees lies deep in me" is a reference to self-awareness and understanding of one's own identity. The lyrics suggest that if one cannot feel what seems surreal, or cannot connect with their true self, they may face the consequences of living a life that doesn't align with their true selves. The song further drives home its message by mentioning the "stagnant house where no-one believes," indicating that living without true passion, or surrounded by doubt, can be a confining and painful experience.


The refrain "It's the shit that grits your teeth" serves to emphasize the difficulties of pursuing one's passion and finding one's true self. The song touches on the concept of the herd mentality, where people conform to societal norms instead of living authentically. In conclusion, the song is a call to action to find one's passions, be true to oneself, and not give into societal pressure.


Line by Line Meaning

One true passion, reality
The singer's one true passion is the truth and reality of life.


Joy of expression, through other means
The singer finds joy in expressing oneself through various artistic means.


Certainly carries what faith hopes to hold
Artistic expression certainly carries the hope and beliefs of faith.


The need to be is getting cold
The desire to exist and be is dwindling.


What my God sees lies deep in me
The artist believes that God sees the true self that lies within them.


Cause if I can't feel what seems surreal
The singer believes that if they can't experience what seems unbelievable, death will be the result.


The hand of death will surely deal
Death will inevitably come for the singer if they cannot experience the surreal.


The stagnant house where no-one believes
The environment the artist is in is stale and no one believes in their artistic expression.


It's the shit that grits your teeth
The frustration and annoyance the artist experiences in their current situation is overwhelming.


Tell me what it's like, Not to know yourself
The artist asks what it's like to not fully understand oneself.


Cause this I've never known
The singer has never personally experienced not knowing oneself.


Herd like mentality, sheepish
The artist doesn't want to subscribe to societal norms and be like a passive herd of sheep.


Cause that I don't want to know
The singer doesn't want to conform to societal expectations and norms.


It's the shit that grits your teeth
The frustration and annoyance the singer experiences in their current situation is overwhelming.


It's the shit that grits your teeth
The frustration and annoyance the singer experiences in their current situation is overwhelming.


Repeat first verse
The artist repeats the first verse to reiterate the message of the song.


It's the shit that grits your teeth
The frustration and annoyance the artist experiences in their current situation is overwhelming.


It's the shit that grits your teeth
The frustration and annoyance the singer experiences in their current situation is overwhelming.




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