Retribution
Align the Tide Lyrics
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yeah!
Betrayal in its lowest form,
I can not conform to these,
Lies,
Sucking the blood out of every in of my body,
Get fucked,
But I can't get through all of this on my own,
And make me suffer the pleasurable pain,
The fear of self-loathe is beckoning me,
To fall into your arms again,
I am stuck between me and my vices,
Longing for your love without knowing what the price is,
I'm breathing,
But dead when next to you!
Retribution is harder than it seems,
Here I stand,
In this pit that you've dug,
Life will be just the same,
If these black eyes cease to fail,
Here I stand!
This is my time,
Retribution!
The lyrics to Align the Tide's song "Retribution" are about the feelings of betrayal and confusion that come from being hurt by someone you love. The song talks about the lowest form of betrayal and the pain it causes. The artist cannot conform to the lies that have been told to them and feels like their life force is being sucked out of them. They express anger and frustration towards the person who hurt them, saying to "get fucked" and that they cannot get through this pain alone.
However, in the chorus, the artist seems to be conflicted. They want the pain to end and the one who caused them harm to feel the same pleasurable pain they are experiencing. They acknowledge that they are stuck between themselves and their vices, and are longing for love without fully understanding the cost. The artist is breathing, but dead when they are next to the person who hurt them. The idea of retribution is presented as something that is easier said than done, with the artist acknowledging that they are standing in a pit that their oppressor dug for them. They say that if their black eyes (a possible reference to depression or anger) cease to fail, life will be just the same. In the end, the artist claims the moment for themselves, stating that "this is my time, Retribution".
Line by Line Meaning
Retribution, yeah!
The singer is seeking retribution and expresses their eagerness towards it.
Betrayal in its lowest form
The singer has been betrayed, and it’s the worst possible form of it.
I can not conform to these, lies
The singer is refusing to accept and comply with the lies that they’ve been told.
Sucking the blood out of every in of my body, get fucked
The lies have hurt the singer, making them feel drained, which infuriates them.
But I can't get through all of this on my own, come forth
The singer needs someone's help to get through the situation they're in.
And make me suffer the pleasurable pain
The singer wants to feel the pain and go through the struggle as it might lead to positive outcomes.
The fear of self-loathe is beckoning me
The singer is hesitant to accept their faults and is scared of self-loathing as a result.
To fall into your arms again
The singer wants to return to someone's comfort that they’ve experienced in the past.
I am stuck between me and my vices, longing for your love without knowing what the price is
The singer is conflicted between their personal struggles and their desire to be loved even though they’re not sure what it’ll cost.
I'm breathing, but dead when next to you!
Although the singer is alive, they don't feel alive in the presence of the person they're addressing.
Retribution is harder than it seems
Retaliation is complex and not easy as it might appear.
Here I stand, in this pit that you've dug, life will be just the same, if these black eyes cease to fail
The singer acknowledges the bad place they’re in and that their life might not change even if they stop seeing it negatively.
Here I stand! This is my time, Retribution!
Again emphasizing their position, the singer asserts that it's their time to retaliate and seek retribution for the harm they've suffered.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Danny Dalli, Gabriel Camilleri, Kyle Farrugia, Nikki Buttigieg
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