Sequence
Breathing Fire Lyrics
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Groups of hours until I die.
For a bit of change I'll know my words. Put a price on my foolish pride.
Find a cycle.
A groove to run in.
Dig your own hole to die.
Give me enough to keep me around.
Tilted and bitter.
Tighten my belt until I'm paralyzed
Prostrate and cold.
Bleed me dry.
I never wanted it.
You made me earn it.
On my time.
At my expense
The lyrics to Breathing Fire's song "Sequence" seem to be an expression of frustration and existential angst about the passing of time and the inevitability of death. The line "My life is sequenced bits of time" suggests a feeling of being trapped in a predetermined, linear life cycle. The following lines, "Groups of hours until I die" and "Dig your own hole to die" further emphasize the singer's sense of resignation and hopelessness.
The third line, "For a bit of change I'll know my words," introduces the idea of selling out or compromising oneself in order to survive in the system. The line "Put a price on my foolish pride" suggests that the singer is willing to sacrifice their dignity or integrity in order to make a living.
The chorus of the song, "Give me enough to keep me around," implies a resignation to the status quo, even if it's not fulfilling or satisfying. The lines "Tilted and bitter. Spitting barbs. Tighten my belt until I'm paralyzed. Prostrate and cold. Bleed me dry" portray a sense of anger and bitterness towards the system and those who benefit from it. The final lines, "I never wanted it. You made me earn it. On my time. At my expense." suggest a feeling of resentment towards those who have created the system and forced the singer to participate in it.
Line by Line Meaning
My life is sequenced bits of time.
My existence is merely a collection of fragmented moments that pass by in a predetermined sequence.
Groups of hours until I die.
Every day I live gets me one step closer to my eventual demise, and my time here can be summarized in the hours I spend alive.
For a bit of change I'll know my words. Put a price on my foolish pride.
I am willing to compromise my integrity and sell out in exchange for monetary gain, by putting a value on my own dignity.
Find a cycle.
Find a routine or pattern to adhere to in order to feel a sense of stability and control in my life.
A groove to run in.
A set path to follow without much deviation, allowing me to operate on autopilot without much thought or effort.
Dig your own hole to die.
Create your own predicament or negative situation that eventually leads to your downfall or demise.
Give me enough to keep me around.
I am motivated primarily by receiving just enough support and resources to maintain my current position and continue to survive.
Tilted and bitter.
Feeling resentful, jaded, and disillusioned by the unfairness of life and the way it has treated me.
Spitting barbs.
Responding with sharp, hurtful words or actions towards others as a form of retaliation or defense mechanism.
Tighten my belt until I'm paralyzed.
Reduce my consumption and spending to the point of extreme frugality and sacrifice, to the extent that it eventually becomes counterproductive and detrimental to my well-being.
Prostrate and cold.
Feeling defeated, hopeless, and emotionally drained, to the point of becoming completely flat on the ground and numb to everything around me.
Bleed me dry.
To take all that I have, whether it be my time, energy, emotions, or resources, with no regard for my well-being or personal boundaries.
I never wanted it.
I never desired the situations or outcomes that I have found myself in, but was instead forced into them by external circumstances beyond my control.
You made me earn it.
Others have required me to work hard and prove myself in order to earn their respect, trust, and recognition, rather than simply giving it to me based on my inherent worth or abilities.
On my time.
I operate on my own schedule and timeline, without yielding to the demands or expectations of others, as I value my personal autonomy and freedom above all else.
At my expense.
All of my efforts and sacrifices are made solely for my own benefit, without benefiting others or contributing to a greater good.
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