The Calling
Blood on the Dance Floor Lyrics


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Mother of mercy
(Mother of mercy)
Come to me
(Come to me)
Wake my soul
(Wake my soul)
Set me free
(Set me free)
Consume all fears
(Consume all fears)
That lie in me
(That lie in me)
Violent flames
(Violent flames)
That burst in me
(That burst in me)

Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite
Outcast
Unite





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics for Blood on the Dance Floor's song The Calling is quite short, repetitive and enigmatic which can be interpreted in many ways. It starts by calling upon the "Mother of Mercy" to come and wake the soul and set the singer free from all fears that lie within him. The mother of mercy can be interpreted as either a deity or a figurative expression of the singer's inner strength. The next lines talk about violent flames bursting in the singer, possibly indicating strong emotions like rage or anger that need to be pacified to achieve liberation. The use of violent flames can also be a metaphor for passion or desire.


The song reaches a climax with the repetitive chorus of "Outcast unite". This phrase can mean that the singer is an outsider and wants to be united with other outcasts, or it could signify something bigger, like a call for unity among people who feel ostracized from society. The repetition of this phrase gives it a hypnotic quality, which makes it more impactful and ensures that the message resonates in the listener's mind. The song ends with an eerie recording of a disconnected phone number message, which can add to the enigmatic and cryptic tone of the song.


Overall, The Calling can be interpreted as a song about finding strength within oneself and uniting with others who face similar challenges. It can also be a call for revolution against societal norms and a desire to overthrow them, or it can be about personal liberation from oppressive thoughts and emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Mother of mercy
An appeal for mercy to a nurturing feminine energy


(Mother of mercy)
Reiterating the need for mercy


Come to me
A plea for help and guidance


(Come to me)
Reiterating the call for help


Wake my soul
An appeal for a spiritual awakening


(Wake my soul)
Reiterating the call for a spiritual awakening


Set me free
A plea for release from emotional or spiritual bondage


(Set me free)
Reiterating the need for release


Consume all fears
A request to overpower and overcome all sources of fear


(Consume all fears)
Emphasizing the need to conquer fear


That lie in me
Implying that fear is internal and deeply rooted


(That lie in me)
Reiterating the source of fear


Violent flames
An allusion to strong, intense emotions


(Violent flames)
Reinforcing the imagery of intense emotions


That burst in me
Suggesting that these emotions are overwhelming and explosive


(That burst in me)
Reiterating the description of the emotions


Outcast
A reference to feeling isolated or rejected


Unite
An appeal for connection and community


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RaeVonVanity

this used to be my favorite album ever back in 6th grade (now in 10th) I had some pretty incredible times jamming out to this all by my self. I may not listen to BOTFs new music anymore. But the older songs will always have a special place in my heart!❤

RaeVonVanity

also as you can tell from my user name I've always loved them!

Lauren Cole

This made me cry...It's so perfect! If this is so good now...I'm most likely gonna be bursting in tears when the Anthem Of The Outcast actually comes out! This is just beautiful! <3 :3

KatiHasIssues

This is the song that i listen to when i feel like im broken, and lost.. and its almost like Dahvie and Jayy are calling out to me to come "home". to be with my SGTC, and always know that its ok to be an outcast, These guys have changed my life. saved my life, evolution, and this album, changed me. <3

Mad K

I can't believe they made their prayer into a song! God I love it

iloveBoTDFandMTrench idislikeyou

Love it cant wait to hear it live!!

kiba19155

I love the calling, it's an awesome sound!

Elliot Davis

The beginning is the prayer that Dahvie says before each show <33 truely beautiful =)

Ash tray

THIS. IS. AMAZING. I knew I would love this track! can't wait for TAOTO! it's gonna be AWESOME!!

HelloRosie

So perfect! Oh my god. Can't wait for the album!

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