Welcome To My World
Bleed from Within Lyrics
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The hand that raised you and turned you into a man
You're monument to bold you up when you are down
The one who told you were the best son
When really she meant
You're a worthless piece of shit
I really don't believe you could ever betray this
All I know is you have this figure to look up to
Can you imagine this could all be taken
From you in the blink of an eye
Stripped from under your nose
And set free into the night
And you're left to make your own choices
No one to turn to
Never to see their face again
How would that make you feel
Would you want to end it all just to be with them again
For nothing else in your sad, pathetic,
Worthless life could ever compare
Would you shy from the entire human race
Welcome to my world
The opening line of “Bow down before your god” represents the idea of a father figure or authority figure that demands respect and admiration. The next line, “The hand that raised you and turned you into a man”, symbolizes the idea that this figure was responsible for your development as a person. The phrase “You're monument to bold you up when you are down” suggests that this figure has always been there to support and strengthen you when you were feeling low. However, this may simply be an illusion, as the next line suggests: “The one who told you were the best son, when really she meant You're a worthless piece of shit.” Here, it seems the truth has been revealed, and the figure that was once admired and respected is revealed to be cruel and abusive.
The rest of the song explores the idea that this figure could be taken away, leaving the subject to fend for themselves in a world without guidance. The chorus repeats the phrase “Welcome to my world”, as if to say that this is a reality for many people who have experienced similar situations. The final lines of the song, “Would you shy from the entire human race / Welcome to my world”, suggest that the experience of being abandoned by a father figure or authority figure can have a profound and lasting impact on a person’s life, and can make them feel isolated and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Bow down before your god
Submit to the person who has power over you, who has molded and shaped you, and who you worship
The hand that raised you and turned you into a man
The person who shaped you into who you are today, giving you the skills and abilities to succeed in life
You're monument to bold you up when you are down
You are a symbol of strength and courage, giving you the motivation to carry on even in difficult times
The one who told you were the best son
The person who praised and valued you, making you feel special and loved
When really she meant
In reality, she was hiding her disappointment in you and your shortcomings
You're a worthless piece of shit
You are viewed as insignificant, useless, and unimportant
I really don't believe you could ever betray this
I have faith in you to never betray the trust and love that has been invested in you
All I know is you have this figure to look up to
You have a role model, someone to emulate and aspire towards
Can you imagine this could all be taken
Can you fathom the idea of losing everything you hold dear in life
From you in the blink of an eye
In an instant, without warning or preparation
Stripped from under your nose
Taken away right in front of you, leaving you with nothing
And set free into the night
The thing you cherished so dearly is gone, released into the darkness
And you're left to make your own choices
You are now responsible for your own decisions, without the guidance and support of your former mentor
No one to turn to
There is nobody left who you can rely on for help or advice
Never to see their face again
You will never have the opportunity to be in their presence or see their face again
How would that make you feel
What emotions would arise within you in that situation
Would you want to end it all just to be with them again
Would you consider taking your own life in order to be reunited with your lost loved one
For nothing else in your sad, pathetic,
There is nothing else in your pitiful, depressing existence
Worthless life could ever compare
That could ever come close to matching the worth and value that this person held in your life
Would you shy from the entire human race
Would you withdraw from society and isolate yourself from others, unable to cope with the loss and grief you feel
Welcome to my world
This is the reality I live in, the pain and loss that I have experienced and am trying to cope with
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniel Mitchell
I love how their counts are so crazy, you have to try to figure out the rhythm they're using before you can even grasp the song. It's brilliant if you ask me.
HVKIM
true af mate