Clean My Wounds
C.O.C.: Corrosion of Conformity Lyrics
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Streets filled with blood from distant lies.
The dogs of war never compromise,
No real time for rearranging.
"Help me Jesus, help me clean my wounds"
He said he cannot heal that kind.
Bleeding soul becomes a bitter mind.
And that's how the story goes (Knock it down)
In the land of a thousand no's (Knock it down)
I'm all over you in time my mind is changing.
Knock it down
Black on black gives me a heart attack
And the silence makes it deadly.
Some choose to kill with simple will.
I've seen them fall fast and steady.
"Help me Jesus, help me clean my wounds"
He said he cannot heal that kind.
Bleeding soul becomes a bitter mind.
He said it happens every time (Knock it down)
And that's how the story goes (Knock it down)
In the land of a thousand no's (Knock it down)
I'm all over you in time my mind is changing.
Twist of fate won't give me a break
And myself, I'm slow and tired.
I've got to rise with these bloodshot eyes
But I keep falling when I'm higher.
"Help me Jesus, help me clean my wounds"
He said he cannot heal that kind.
Bleeding soul becomes a bitter mind.
He said it happens every time (Knock it down)
And that's how the story goes (Knock it down)
In the land of a thousand no's (Knock it down)
We are bleeding sins and our sins are always fadin'
Oh fadin', oh fadin', oh fadin'
Oh, knock it down, knock it down
Oh, knock it down, knock it down
Oh, knock it down, knock it down
Oh, knock it down
The song "Clean My Wounds" by Corrosion of Conformity reflects intense emotions and describes a world full of violence and bloodshed. The lyrics paint a picture of how the world is seen through the eyes of the singer, and it is not a pretty sight. Streets are filled with blood due to distant lies, and the dogs of war never seem to compromise. The character in the song begs for help, asking for Jesus to help him clean his wounds, but the response is that he cannot heal that kind. Over time, as the lyrics say, the bleeding soul becomes a bitter mind, and that's how the story goes.
In addition, the lyrics of the song suggest that the character has gone through some tough times and has witnessed the worst in society. He has seen people killing others with ease, and the silence makes it deadly. Moreover, the character believes that fate won't give him a break, and he keeps falling despite his attempts to rise. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to keep up but, nevertheless, is determined to overcome his struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the world through bloodshot eyes
I perceive the world in a distorted, hazy and unclear manner
Streets filled with blood from distant lies.
The streets are filled with bloodshed that has come about because of lies and deceit from faraway places
The dogs of war never compromise,
War brings out its own set of rules that demand resolve and unwavering grit
No real time for rearranging.
There is no chance to change the course of events once they have been set in motion
"Help me Jesus, help me clean my wounds"
A plea to Jesus for help in healing the emotional and mental wounds one harbors inside
He said he cannot heal that kind.
The person helping cannot heal the wounds of this particular type
Bleeding soul becomes a bitter mind.
Hurt and pain can transform an open-minded person into a resentful and angry one
He said it happens every time (Knock it down)
The helper knows that this sequence of emotional turmoil and bitterness is a recurring pattern
And that's how the story goes (Knock it down)
This is how things always turn out, in the same manner, every time (with a sense of acceptance)
In the land of a thousand no's (Knock it down)
A metaphor for a place where opportunities to move forward are rare and difficult to come by (with an intent to change this situation)
I'm all over you in time my mind is changing.
My opinion and feelings towards you are transforming as time passes by
Black on black gives me a heart attack
The darkness of the situation can be overwhelming and lead to severe anxiety
And the silence makes it deadly.
The absence of sound can be deadly, indicating that something serious happened
Some choose to kill with simple will.
Some have a natural disposition to cause harm to others and do so with ease
I've seen them fall fast and steady.
I have observed these people succumb quickly and consistently
"Help me Jesus, help me clean my wounds"
A repeated appeal to Jesus for help in alleviating the emotional pain and trauma
Twist of fate won't give me a break
The course of one's life seems fated, and it is difficult to change or get a reprieve from it
And myself, I'm slow and tired.
I feel fatigued and sluggish when it comes to making progress in life
I've got to rise with these bloodshot eyes
I must forge ahead and take on life's challenges with my distorted and unclear view of the world
But I keep falling when I'm higher.
Even when things seem to be going well, I tend to stumble and fail
"Help me Jesus, help me clean my wounds"
Again seeking the help of Jesus to heal the deep emotional injuries
We are bleeding sins and our sins are always fadin'
Our actions have led to grave losses, and the impact they have is slowly diminishing
Oh fadin', oh fadin', oh fadin'
A reinforcement of the fading existence and impact of our sins
Oh, knock it down
Conveying a resolute intention to bring down the walls that have held one back
knock it down
Reiterating the urge to break any barriers that thwart progress
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PEPPER KEENAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@YTsux100pct._of-the-time.
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Been listening to COC since the '80's, when they were a hardcore band and had the cool spiked mask logo.
They were a very different band back then - they were standing shoulder to shoulder with bands like Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (DRI), Agnostic Front and Cro Mags in the hardcore scene, and then in the late '80's that scene just kinda died when bands like Slayer got big, Black Metal showed up in a big way, and I guess there weren't enough skinheads to maintain it, even in NYC, where I'm from.
There was always a dumb rivalry between skinheads and metalheads. Don't ask. It was dumb.
I thought COC was done, and as far as I can tell they disappeared for a while. But years later, when I saw this video on some cable channel, imagine my surprise.
This is a real good record. The guitar tone is amazing.
COC is one of a handful of bands I've never seen live, and it kills me.
I'm sure they pump out a wall of that rich, deep guitar sound, and this dude's vocals are top notch as well.
So underrated. Hell, even DRI went metal on their 'Crossover' LP, and they went on to be a pretty popular band.
@MzPink68
Lyrics
I see the world through bloodshot eyes
Streets filled with blood from distant lies.
The dogs of war never compromise,
No real time for rearranging.
"Help me Jesus, help me clean my wounds"
He said he cannot heal that kind.
Bleeding soul becomes a bitter mind.
He said it happens every time (Knock it down)
And that's how the story goes (Knock it down)
In the land of a thousand no's (Knock it down)
I'm all over you in time my mind is changing.
Knock it down
Black on black gives me a heart attack
And the silence makes it deadly.
Some choose to kill with simple will.
I've seen them fall fast and steady.
"Help me Jesus, help me clean my wounds"
He said he cannot heal that kind.
Bleeding soul becomes a bitter mind.
He said it happens every time (Knock it down)
And that's how the story goes (Knock it down)
In the land of a thousand no's (Knock it down)
I'm all over you in time my mind is changing.
Twist of fate won't give me a break
And myself, I'm slow and tired.
I've got to rise with these bloodshot eyes
But I keep falling when I'm higher.
"Help me Jesus, help me clean my wounds"
He said he cannot heal that kind.
Bleeding soul becomes a bitter mind.
He said it happens every time (Knock it down)
And that's how the story goes (Knock it down)
In the land of a thousand no's (Knock it down)
We are bleeding sins and our sins are always fadin'
Oh fadin', oh fadin', oh fadin'
Oh, knock it down, knock it down
Oh, knock it down, knock it down
Oh, knock it down, knock it down
Oh, knock it down
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Pepper Keenan
Clean My Wounds lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
@derekjoyce2665
My 9 year old daughter sings “Help me Jesus, Help me clean my room!”
@charlesminter6015
lol- thats the best!
@yathinkinc
That is awesome and please tell her I am going to say this and I am a 57 year old grandma! haha :)
@danmeme7740
Hilarious. Haha
@matthewotremba9230
Yesssss
Bring them up PROPER
Cheers
@leucifer2
🤣🤣🤣
@carpitecture
Every time I come across this band, I question how the hell didn't they make it bigger than they are. Such an awesome live band to further the why.
@markevans4002
Their rise was starting just as grunge was blowing up and that genre kind of overshadowed other hard rock and metal bands.
@glideconsulting6797
they were bad ass live saw them several times
@carpitecture
@Mark Evans they were cast in the alt rock underground scene, as grunge was starting up, they could easily be mixed in with that genre, thats when I first heard them. Back then, I was heavily in NYCs underground music scene, didn't care for labels and labeling things, it was all about hearing new and different music.