Sloth
Brendan Perry Lyrics


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Sometimes when I'm alone
I imagine that the world is a mirror
And in minds eye behold my dark inner nature

I've been wasting time on this time-honored whore
Till I get so confused I can't see anymore
And I have crawled where I should have seen the signs
Dragging my feet when I could have been flying

Sometimes, when I'm sad
I drink to the health of my torment
And dance at the altar
To the tune of a drunken black tango

I've been wasting time on this time-honored whore
Till I get so confused I can't see anymore
Wastes my mouth trying to settle old scores
Dragging my feet when I could have been flying




Dragging my feet when I could have been flying
Dragging my feet...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brendan Perry's song Sloth delve into the themes of self-reflection, regret, and wasted potential. The first paragraph reveals the singer's tendency towards introspection, imagining the world as a reflection of their own inner nature. This implies a sense of self-awareness and an acknowledgment of one's own flaws and weaknesses. The singer goes on to lament their tendency to waste time and become confused, ignoring the signs that would have led them down a better path. The metaphor of crawling when they could have been flying highlights a sense of missed opportunities and potential that was never fully realized.


The second paragraph reveals the darker, self-destructive side of the singer's personality. They turn to alcohol to alleviate their sadness and engage in reckless behavior, dancing to the tune of a drunken black tango. This suggests a lack of self-control and a willingness to indulge in behavior that is ultimately harmful to themselves. The final lines repeat the chorus, emphasizing the idea of wasted potential and dragging one's feet instead of soaring.


Overall, the lyrics to Sloth paint a picture of a person who is struggling with inner turmoil and the weight of their own shortcomings. The imagery is vivid and poetic, conveying a sense of regret and a desire for redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes when I'm alone
Occasionally when I'm by myself


I imagine that the world is a mirror
I picture the world as a reflection of myself


And in minds eye behold my dark inner nature
And in my imagination, I see my inner demons


I've been wasting time on this time-honored whore
I've been spending my time on something that's been around forever


Till I get so confused I can't see anymore
Until I'm so bewildered that I can't think straight


And I have crawled where I should have seen the signs
I've been moving slowly instead of recognizing warning signals


Dragging my feet when I could have been flying
I've slowed myself down instead of moving quickly and efficiently


Sometimes, when I'm sad
Occasionally, when I'm unhappy


I drink to the health of my torment
I drink to feel better about my worries and troubles


And dance at the altar
And dance in a place of worship


To the tune of a drunken black tango
To the beat of a dark and intoxicating melody


Wastes my mouth trying to settle old scores
I waste words trying to resolve past grievances


Dragging my feet when I could have been flying
I move with hesitation instead of being ambitious


Dragging my feet when I could have been flying
I move with hesitation instead of being ambitious


Dragging my feet...
I move slowly and inefficiently




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRENDAN MICHAEL PERRY

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