Crucify Me
Bring Me the Horizon Lyrics


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Crucify me, nail my hands to a wooden cross
There is nothing above, there is nothing below
Heaven and Hell lives in all of us
And I have been cast astray

I am an ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
Lost in the abyss, drowned in the deep
No set of rules could salvage me
Only a shipwreck, only a ghost
Merely a graveyard of your former self
We just watched the waves crash over
I've been cast astray

There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
(No one needs to know)
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
(No one needs to know)

I am an ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
Lost in the abyss, drowned in the deep
No set of rules could salvage me
Save yourself, save your breath
The tides too strong, you'll catch your death
So breathe for me, just breathe

There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret

If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead
And you say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead

If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead
And you say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead

Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Yeah

Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your full undivided attention?
There is something you all really need to know

There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret

If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
You say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead

If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead
You say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead

I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me

I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me




I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me

Overall Meaning

Bring Me the Horizon’s song, “Crucify Me,” begins with lead singer Oli Sykes and his plea for crucifixion. He wants to be nailed to a wooden cross, stating there is nothing above or below him. As the song progresses, the lyrics express the duality of humanity and the internal struggle between good and evil. The belief that heaven and hell live in all of us, and we are all capable of experiencing both. Sykes represents himself as an ocean and abyss, lost and damned, drowning in the deep, casting himself astray, and a graveyard of his former self.


Throughout the lyrics, there is a push and pull between the belief in heaven and hell, with the line “There is a Hell, believe me, I’ve seen it. There is a Heaven, let’s keep it a secret.” The contrast between keeping heaven a secret while openly admitting to the existence of hell highlights the idea that humanity is more drawn to the dark side than the light, often allowing oneself to become lost or astray.


The chorus encourages listeners to pray for the dead, emphasizing the idea that one must accept their dark side and make peace with the idea that the battle between good and evil is eternal, and salvation may not come in the traditional sense.


Overall, “Crucify Me” is a powerful song that showcases the complexity of humanity in all its forms, with the lyrics diving deep into internal battles and acceptance of the dual natures of individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

Crucify me, nail my hands to a wooden cross
I am willing to suffer and sacrifice myself for something greater.


There is nothing above, there is nothing below
We are all equal and there is no higher or lower being or force.


Heaven and Hell lives in all of us
We all have the capacity for good and evil within ourselves.


And I have been cast astray
I have deviated from the expected path or norm.


I am an ocean, I am the sea
I am vast and deep, with many unknown and hidden parts.


There is a world inside of me
I have a complex inner world that is not always visible to others.


Lost in the abyss, drowned in the deep
I am completely consumed and overwhelmed with my thoughts and emotions.


No set of rules could salvage me
No strict guideline or code of conduct can fix or help me.


Only a shipwreck, only a ghost
I am broken and lost, like a shipwreck that is haunting the ocean.


Merely a graveyard of your former self
I am a shadow or remnant of who I used to be.


We just watched the waves crash over
We observed and experienced the destruction and chaos around us.


There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
I have had personal experience with the pain and suffering of Hell.


There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret (No one needs to know)
Heaven is a personal and private experience that does not need to be shared or proven to others.


Save yourself, save your breath
Take care of yourself and conserve your energy.


The tides too strong, you'll catch your death
The challenges or struggles are too great and could be fatal.


So breathe for me, just breathe
Help me stay calm and focused by breathing with me or for me.


If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
If we survive this difficult time or situation.


Lord have mercy and pray for the dead
Ask for divine help and intervention, and remember those who have passed away.


And you say that you can save me
You believe that you have the power or ability to help me through this.


Don't hope to ever find me
Do not expect or search for me, as I may be lost or beyond help.


I fear I'm too far gone
I am concerned that I am too damaged or hopeless to be helped.


Pray for the dead
Remember and honor those who have passed away.


Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your full undivided attention?
Listen to what I have to say, as it is important and requires your full focus.


There is something you all really need to know
There is an important message that I feel compelled to share with you all.


I am the ocean, I am the sea, There is a world inside of me
I have a vast and complex inner world that is difficult to fully understand or explore.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JONA WEINHOFEN, LEE DAVID MALIA, MATTHEW KEAN, MATTHEW STEPHEN NICHOLLS, OLIVER SCOTT SYKES

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@elio.mustdie

Lyrics:
Crucify me, nail my hands to a wooden cross
There is nothing above, there is nothing below
Heaven and Hell lives in all of us
And I have been cast astray
I am an ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
Lost in the abyss, drowned in the deep
No set of rules could salvage me
Only a shipwreck, only a ghost
Merely a graveyard of your former self
We just watched the waves crash over
I've been cast astray
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
(No one needs to know)
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
(No one needs to know)
I am an ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
Lost in the abyss, drowned in the deep
No set of rules could salvage me
Save yourself, save your breath
The tides too strong, you'll catch your death
So breathe for me, just breathe
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead
And you say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead
If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead
And you say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Yeah
Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your full undivided attention?
There is something you all really need to know
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
You say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead
If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead
You say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me



@luzacevedovaz4161

Crucify me, nail my hands to a wooden cross
There is nothing above, there is nothing below
Heaven and Hell lives in all of us
And I have been cast astray

I am an ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
Lost in the abyss, drowned in the deep
No set of rules could salvage me
Only a shipwreck, only a ghost
Merely a graveyard of your former self
We just watched the waves crash over
I've been cast astray

There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
(No one needs to know)
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
(No one needs to know)

I am an ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
Lost in the abyss, drowned in the deep
No set of rules could salvage me
Save yourself, save your breath
The tides too strong, you'll catch your death
So breathe for me, just breathe

There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret

If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead
And you say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead

If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead
And you say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead

Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Yeah

Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your full undivided attention?
There is something you all really need to know

There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret

If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
You say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead

If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead
You say that you can save me
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead

I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me

I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me



@popularmonster6508

Crucify me, nail my hands to a wooden cross.
There is nothing above, there is nothing below.
Heaven and Hell lives in all of us,
And I've been cast astray.

I am an ocean, I am the sea,
There is a world inside of me.
Lost in the abyss, drowned in the deep,
No set of lungs could salvage me.
Only a shipwreck, only a ghost,
Merely a graveyard of your former self.
We just watched the waves crash over.
I've been cast astray.

There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it.
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret.
(No one needs to know)
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it.
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret.
(No one needs to know)

I am an ocean, I am the sea,
There is a world inside of me.
Lost in the abyss, drowned in the deep,
No set of rules could salvage me.
Save yourself, save your breath,
The tides too strong, you'll catch your death.
So breathe for me, just breathe.

There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it.
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret.
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it.
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret.

If we make it through the night, if I make it out alive,
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead.
And you say that you can save me,
Don't hope to ever find me,
I fear I'm too far gone.
Pray for the dead

If we make it through the night, if I make it out alive,
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead.
And you say that you can save me,
Don't hope to ever find me.
I fear I'm too far gone
Pray for the dead

Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Pray for the dead
Yeah

Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your full undivided attention?
There is something you all really need to know.

There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it.
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret.
There is a Hell, believe me I've seen it.
There is a Heaven, let's keep it a secret.

If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive.
You say that you can save me,
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone.
Pray for the dead

If we make it through the night, if we make it out alive.
Lord have mercy and pray for the dead,
You say that you can save me,
Don't hope to ever find me
I fear I'm too far gone.
Pray for the dead

I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me

I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me
I am the ocean, I am the sea
There is a world inside of me



All comments from YouTube:

@ilovepizza38

I like how this album isn't too heavy but not too soft. it incorporates both aspects. This album is gold

@ninakaptein6418

id like to know how you feel about amo

@sickshit2647

Sensei I think my favorite album is sempiternal

@kailahusk1557

I feel like this album in general is underrated. But I love it.

@SteriluxGaming

@Nina Kaptein hhahahahah. Amo is waay heavier than suicide season!!!! (sarcasm, obviously)

@bradmakesgains8779

This is not too heavy? How does it get any heavier than this?

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@willhasnofriends

These guys are definitely not a band who make the same album twice. All of their records are so drastically different to each other. (somehow I manage to like all of them)

@benjaminparker715

I really dislike thats the spirit and the new song they just released though

@rokasmikalauskas3696

@Ben Parker sempiternal is great tho

@MrArnyek11

@Ben Parker amo is going to be the "poppiest" album they released yet. It's going to suck probably.

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