BatAAr had four members; Endigo (Vocals), Patrik (Guitar), Simon (Guitar), and Tobias (Drums).
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Lacerate the Ties That Bind
BatAAr Lyrics
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Gathering ants make their move
Your faceless venom
Mixes with this tainted blood
There is not much left to do
I'll have to lacerate these ties
I hope you're happy
Hold on
For the cruelties of this world
Honey, they will try to suffocate you
When you least expect it
Fallen petals form a pattern
The disgrace of being weak
I will pluck this lily by it's roots
Fallen petals form a pattern
The disgrace of being weak
Was caused by you
I will pluck this lily by it's roots
DEATH SORROW
FILTHY LILY
The lyrics of BatAAr's song "Lacerate the Ties That Bind" are introspective and filled with pain and betrayal. The opening lines, "As the lily slowly withers, gathering ants make their move," use the metaphor of a dying flower to represent a relationship that is dying while others are taking advantage of the situation. The following line, "Your faceless venom mixes with this tainted blood," indicates the toxic nature of the relationship and how it has affected the singer.
Despite recognizing the toxicity of the relationship, the singer is struggling to decide what to do next. The line "There is not much left to do, I'll have to lacerate these ties," suggests that the singer has come to the realization that they must sever ties with the person who has hurt them. However, they express some doubt about it with the line "I hope you're happy, observed through the ant's eyes." The singer is questioning whether the other person will be happy with the decision.
The chorus, "Hold on for the cruelties of this world, honey, they will try to suffocate you, when you least expect it," is a message of caution to the listener. It warns about the harshness of the world and how people can be hurt even when they're not expecting it. The repetition of the line "Fallen petals form a pattern, the disgrace of being weak," reinforces the feeling of vulnerability and shame that the singer is experiencing. However, by saying "I will pluck this lily by its roots," they are expressing their resolve to take control of the situation and move on from the hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
As the lily slowly withers
As time passes and the lily loses its vitality
Gathering ants make their move
Ants are attracted to the decaying lily
Your faceless venom
Your poisonous behavior without visible signs of malice
Mixes with this tainted blood
Affects and contaminates in a negative way
There is not much left to do
Options are limited
I'll have to lacerate these ties
I must sever the damaging connections
I hope you're happy
I hope your actions give you the satisfaction you seek
Observed through the ant's eyes
Seen from a different perspective, perhaps as insignificant
Hold on
Endure, persevere
For the cruelties of this world
To endure malicious, harmful events
Honey, they will try to suffocate you
My dear, foes will attempt to overwhelm you, steal your vitality
When you least expect it
At unexpected or inopportune times
Fallen petals form a pattern
The decaying lily petals create a recognizable shape
The disgrace of being weak
The shame of lacking physical and/or emotional strength
I will pluck this lily by it's roots
I will remove this source of weakness, eliminate this negative influence
Fallen petals form a pattern
The same recognizable shape is formed again, reiterated
The disgrace of being weak
The ongoing shame of weakness, represented by the lily
Was caused by you
Resulted from your harmful influence
I will pluck this lily by it's roots
I will take decisive action to rid myself of this negative force
DEATH SORROW
Intense feelings of sadness, despair and pain leading to death and destruction
FILTHY LILY
The corrupted, tainted symbol of weakness and pain
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.