Born Again for the Last Time
C.O.C.: Corrosion of Conformity Lyrics
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But their blind from the grind but only you can see
When the bones that you own have long been dusted
You realize who you're not supposed to be
I've been told things get better
Isolation grind
My life is Hazy Hazy Hazy
When your life was lived fully cocked and loaded
But your soul was empty through and through
It makes me realize maybe you sold it
For the dream of a lifetime or maybe two...YEAH YOU
I've been told things get better
Isolation grind
My life is Hazy Hazy Hazy
So I'm born again for the last time
One last stand for this dying man
Can we get a round of sympathy
I think it's too late he was never forward or straight
Much like the one watching over me
Dizzy with greed now you've got everything you need
As you cling to the one who stands second to none
Walls start to fall at the thought of it all
Poorer by dawn then I was at the dawn; I'm gone...TAKE ME
I've been told things get better
Isolation grind
My life is Hazy Hazy Hazy
So I'm born again for the last time
The song "Born Again for the Last Time" by Corrosion of Conformity speaks about the emotional struggles of a man who is facing a mid-life crisis. The lyrics are full of metaphors and imagery that beautifully convey the frustration, loneliness, and desperation that the man feels as he tries to come to terms with his past mistakes and rectify them.
The first stanza of the song talks about the man's past - a life that was uptight, untrusted, and full of self-doubt. However, the people around him couldn't see his inner struggles, and he felt invisible. The second stanza talks about his present. He has lived his life fully cocked and loaded, chasing after dreams, but his soul feels empty. The chorus of the song speaks about his desire to start anew, to be born again for the last time, as he seeks a fresh start to his life.
The final stanza is about the man's realisation that he has been consumed by greed, and his walls start to fall at the thought of it all. He reflects upon his life, and realises that he is poorer by dawn than he was at the dawn. The song ends with the man asking to be taken, possibly indicating his death as he seeks a release from his pain.
Line by Line Meaning
When you live your life uptight untrusted
Living your life cautiously and without trust
But their blind from the grind but only you can see
Others may be blinded by the daily grind, but you can see beyond it
When the bones that you own have long been dusted
When the things you possess are no longer important
You realize who you're not supposed to be
You come to realize the person you were pretending to be is not who you are supposed to be
I've been told things get better
People have encouraged me that things will improve
Isolation grind
The monotony and loneliness of everyday life
My life is Hazy Hazy Hazy
I am unsure and unclear about my own life
So I'm born again for the last time
I am making a fundamental change to my life, with the intention of it being the final time
When your life was lived fully cocked and loaded
When you have lived your life with a reckless abandon
But your soul was empty through and through
Despite a thrilling life, you feel internally empty and unsatisfied
It makes me realize maybe you sold it
You may have traded your soul for temporary pleasure and excitement
For the dream of a lifetime or maybe two...YEAH YOU
You may have sacrificed your soul for your own desires, even if it meant sacrificing your own moral compass
One last stand for this dying man
A final chance for someone who is dying
Can we get a round of sympathy
Asking for empathy and support
I think it's too late he was never forward or straight
It may be too late to help someone who has never been honest or up front
Much like the one watching over me
Similar to a higher power watching over someone
Dizzy with greed now you've got everything you need
Consumed by greed but obtaining everything you desire
As you cling to the one who stands second to none
As you devote yourself to something that is second to nothing else in importance
Walls start to fall at the thought of it all
The realization that what you have put so much effort into may not be as valuable as you thought
Poorer by dawn then I was at the dawn; I'm gone...TAKE ME
I am leaving my current life behind, and accepting that I may not have as much material success as before
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