Black Bleeds Through
Black Water Rising Lyrics
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A shadows cast and so is the die
And lies are weaved to hypnotize
No one cares and no one tries
To wash their shame away
And all is not the way it seems
Got to grease the gears of the greed machine
And watch the sheeple go astray
Black bleeds through
As it grows in you
Just a sacrifice of the willing
Wear the scar if its who you are
Now your black as the heart of a villian
Temple of the setting sun
Know the night has just begun
Gonna steal the light from everyone
And the blind will lead the blind
The opening lines of Black Water Rising’s song, “Black Bleeds Through,” speak to the long-standing pattern of darkness looming over humankind’s history. Shadowy figures have cast their dominance over mankind, and falsehoods are employed to beguile and deceive the masses. The song suggests that far too few people are willing to challenge the status quo or to confront the evils that have been hidden away. We all have played a part in the perpetuation of this cycle.
The lyrics’ next section calls out those who willfully sell their souls to achieve their aspirations. This mentality greases the gears of the greed machine and pushes common decency to the wayside. “Black Bleeds Through” turns its critical gaze on the passive sheep that we've transformed into. We willingly go astray, losing sight of our values and individuality in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The song's chorus highlights how darkness creeps inside us, slowly poisoning us until we are not the people we once were. The cost is steep, and it demands a willingness to sacrifice even the most basic of moral principles. The bridge mentions a new day, but the metaphorical setting sun is seen through the lens of darkness. Thieves emerge from the shadows, stealing the light from everyone. The blind will lead the blind and take us further into the abyss.
Line by Line Meaning
A shadows cast and so is the die
The future is predetermined, regardless of our actions
And lies are weaved to hypnotize
People are lied to or manipulated into supporting corrupt causes
No one cares and no one tries
Society is apathetic and unwilling to make a change
To wash their shame away
People are unwilling to take responsibility for their actions
And all is not the way it seems
Appearances can be deceptive
The fool sells his soul to buy his dreams
People sacrifice their morality for wealth or power
Got to grease the gears of the greed machine
The corrupt use money or power to maintain and expand their influence
And watch the sheeple go astray
The masses are influenced and manipulated by those in power
Black bleeds through
The corrupting influence spreads and affects people
As it grows in you
The corrupting influence becomes a part of you
Just a sacrifice of the willing
People willingly give up their morals or integrity for personal gain
Wear the scar if its who you are
Acceptance of the consequences of immoral actions
Now your black as the heart of a villian
Immoral actions have corrupted you and made you a bad person
Temple of the setting sun
Refers to a place or society that is waning or in decline
Know the night has just begun
Symbolic of dark times ahead
Gonna steal the light from everyone
The corrupt will victimize and exploit those who are already suffering or vulnerable
And the blind will lead the blind
Those in charge are clueless, and lead society down a dark path
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.