Dead End Street
Blood for Blood Lyrics

The sign in the road says we're goin' nowhere oh yea!
Despite the sign in the road indicating a direction, the singer feels they are stuck in one place, going nowhere.

I been running down a dead end street
The singer has been living a life without direction or purpose, like running down a street with no outlet.

I wanna rip through all the faces of the fools I see
The singer is full of frustration and anger towards those they see as foolish and deserving of punishment for their actions.

And I know I'll never get away
Despite their desire to leave their current situation, the artist feels trapped and unable to escape.

cause the gutter taught me early that there ain't no better days for me
Growing up in a disadvantaged and painful environment has left the artist feeling that they will never have a better life.

I guess my childhood broke my heart
The singer's difficult childhood has left them emotionally damaged and unable to heal from past traumas.

Down in the projects you learn pain from the start
The singer's experiences growing up in poverty and hardship have taught them about the harsh realities of life from an early age.

That's where I learned to hate the world
The artist has developed feelings of resentment and anger towards the world due to the harsh experiences they faced growing up.

Just another lost soul praying to the night sky alone
The artist feels alone and helpless, searching for guidance or salvation from a seemingly indifferent universe.

Can someone someone please tell me where I went wrong?
The artist is seeking answers and guidance, wondering where they made mistakes or what they could have done differently.

And how many more times will I have to sing this same old song?
The singer is tired of feeling stuck and frustrated, wondering how long it will take to break free from their current situation.

I did my time on the city streets
The artist has spent a significant amount of time living in tough urban environments, struggling to survive.

Y'know that corner took a piece of me and my heart
The singer's experiences on a particular corner or in a particular area have left them emotionally damaged, feeling like a part of themselves has been lost.

And made me an enemy of the world
The singer's negative experiences and emotions have caused them to view the world as an adversary or enemy.

I'm lost forever on this dead end street
The singer feels hopeless and helpless, stuck in their current situation with no clear path forward.

I'll leave this epitaph that no one will read
Despite feeling helpless, the artist will leave behind some kind of legacy or message, even if it is not seen or appreciated by anyone else.

Nowhere to turn, and nothin' to lose
The artist feels like they have exhausted all options and have nothing left to lose or risk.

Can someone someone please tell me where I went wrong?
The singer is still searching for answers and explanations, desperate for a way forward or a new perspective on their situation.

And how many more times will I have to sing this same old sad fucking song?
The singer is sick of feeling trapped and powerless, repeating the same patterns of failure and disappointment.