Coward
BlackLightBurns Lyrics
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That my appetite gets its way
It keeps growing and growing
Before you know it I'm a beast swallowing prey
And it is clear, it is clear
It's as clear as a fucking bell
The more I wear off on you
The more I seem to wear your smell
[Bridge:]
C'mon
Get away and save yourself
Turn away and don't look back
Get away and save yourself
Grey skies are turning black
[Chorus:]
'Cause I will always
Hurt everyone I love
If I were you
I'd run away 'cause it's true
That I will always
Hurt everyone I love
I'm aching for you
But you're bound to bleed if I adore you
You will see
That there's a blood clot in my heart
I'm trying to make time to push it out
But I can't quite seem to start
And it is sore, it is sore
It's so sore that it hurts to feed
You keep taking little pieces of me
I'm going to show you how to bleed
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
I think I'll keep you
In a place where I can see you
But I know I'll break you like before
And I just can't do this anymore
[Chorus]
I'm aching for you
I'm aching for you
I'm aching for you
I'm aching for you
The lyrics of BlackLightBurns's song Coward speak about the internal conflict and turmoil of the singer. The singer admits that he has a ravenous appetite that keeps growing and before he knows it, he is swallowing his prey like a beast. The more he wears off on someone, the more he seems to wear their smell. The singer seems to be aware of his tendencies, which may be harmful to those he cares about. The bridge encourages the listener to get away and save themselves as the grey skies are turning black.
The chorus makes it clear that the singer will always hurt everyone he loves, and if the listener were them, they should run away as it is true. The singer admits to a blood clot in his heart, and he's trying to push it out, but it seems like he cannot. The singer keeps taking little pieces of me and is going to show them how to bleed. The second bridge is similar to the first bridge and reinforces the message of the chorus.
The final verse shows the singer acknowledging his tendencies and trying to keep the one he cares about close, but knowing that he'll break them like before. He admits that he cannot keep doing this, ultimately leaving the listener with an ache in his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
You may find
That my appetite gets its way
It keeps growing and growing
Before you know it I'm a beast swallowing prey
And it is clear, it is clear
It's as clear as a fucking bell
The more I wear off on you
The more I seem to wear your smell
The singer warns that their appetite cannot be controlled and will lead them to consume those they love wholly. Their behavior is as clear as day and will leave a lasting impact on those who are close to them.
C'mon
Get away and save yourself
Turn away and don't look back
Get away and save yourself
Grey skies are turning black
The singer pleads with their loved ones to leave before it's too late, as they cannot control their behavior and will only end up hurting those they care about. The situation will only worsen from here.
'Cause I will always
Hurt everyone I love
If I were you
I'd run away 'cause it's true
That I will always
Hurt everyone I love
I'm aching for you
But you're bound to bleed if I adore you
The singer acknowledges their tendency to always hurt the ones they love and urges them to run away. They still long for their company but know that their love will only lead to pain and suffering for both parties involved.
You will see
That there's a blood clot in my heart
I'm trying to make time to push it out
But I can't quite seem to start
And it is sore, it is sore
It's so sore that it hurts to feed
You keep taking little pieces of me
I'm going to show you how to bleed
The singer explains that they have a blockage in their heart that prevents them from loving fully. Despite their efforts to remove it, it remains, causing them pain and making love difficult. They feel drained by their loved ones and are willing to make them suffer as they have suffered.
I think I'll keep you
In a pla...ce where I can see you
But I know I'll break you like before
And I just can't do this anymore
The singer debates whether or not to keep their loved ones close, as it brings them comfort and joy. However, they know they will inevitably hurt them again and can't bear the thought of causing them more pain.
I'm aching for you
I'm aching for you
I'm aching for you
I'm aching for you
The singer longs for the company of their loved ones despite knowing that it will only lead to more pain and suffering for everyone involved.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUTCH WALKER, CLINT LOWERY, JOHN CONNOLLY, LA JON WITHERSPOON, MORGAN ROSE, VINCE HORNSBY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@daemonischsmith30
You may find
That my appetite gets its way
It keeps growing and growing
Before you know it I'm a beast swallowing prey
And it is clear, it is clear
It's as clear as a fucking bell
The more I wear off on you
The more I seem to wear your smell
C'mon
Get away and save yourself
Turn away and don't look back
Get away and save yourself
Grey skies are turning black
'Cause I will always
Hurt everyone I love
If I were you
I'd run away 'cause it's true
That I will always
Hurt everyone I love
I'm aching for you
But you're bound to bleed if I adore you
You will see
That there's a blood clot in my heart
I'm trying to make time to push it out
But I can't quite seem to start
And it is sore, it is sore
It's so sore that it hurts to feed
You keep taking little pieces of me
I'm going to show you how to bleed
C'mon
Get away and save yourself
Turn away and don't look back
Get away and save yourself
Grey skies are turning black
'Cause I will always
Hurt everyone I love
If I were you
I'd run away 'cause it's true
That I will always
Hurt everyone I love
I'm aching for you
But you're bound to bleed if I adore you
I think I'll keep you
In a place where I can see you
But I know I'll break you like before
And I just can't do this anymore
'Cause I will always
Hurt everyone I love
If I were you
I'd run away 'cause it's true
That I will always
Hurt everyone I love
I'm aching for you
But you're bound to bleed if I adore you
I'm aching for you
I'm aching for you
I'm aching for you
I'm aching for you
@bigdan762003
This song was originally called Power by The Damning Well ft. Amy Lee of Evanescence and was unreleased because Amy Lee's record label wouldn't allow "Power" or other material she did with The Damning Well to be released. Black Light Burns is pretty much The Damning Well without Richard Patrick from Filter, so they reworked "Power" and it became "Coward". This song would of sounded amazing with Amy Lee, although it still is a amazing song regardless. Hopefully one day we will get the chance to hear the Amy Lee and Richard Patrick version.
@hshiram
I like this version better 1000 times
@ralphhays3838
No, this is the only version we need! Amy is great but it was ment for a male to sing.
@joshualewis2480
Liar
@fabsn182
*would have.
@Conocobhar
Skrillex on the backup vocals is exactly perfect.
@JRDC357
Wes Borland is the most underrated artist in this f**** world !!! multitalented man ...love him !!!
@LaurieMarie.34
Totally friggin infatuated with him
Can’t get enough of him
Love Wes’s costume, especially his shorts 😍and lollapalooza 2021
@schecter5035
I’m a big metal fan and had never heard of these.. thanks underworld!
@wendishelton2049
Yeah never heard of them but they have like four million fans I 💕😘 them too