In the Middle
Cherry Animals Lyrics
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I am no one willing to pretend
I am someone trying to protect
Something great
See my rival's body in the scope
Sending his old mum an envelope
Your son is never coming home
I know what I'll be
I know what I'll see
I don't know why I'm here
And who is near
Oh baby look at me
Wanted to be
One of the best
I failed that test
I feel it, feel it, feel it
I feel it, feel it, feel it
I feel it, feel it, feel it...
That's not me
I am lost
In murders
And smoke grenades
Is this my fate
To be this way
It's my curse
We'll fight and we will not give up
Flank them ASAP
Frag out I'm in
I'm a motherf*cking war machine
Tonight they all will burn in hell
My rifle's spitting smoking shells
This place is clear and it's all right
They all will burn in hell tonight
I feel it, feel it, feel it
I feel it, feel it, feel it
I feel it, feel it, feel it...
Yeeeah
You know I'm not me anymore
Far beyond
That point of no return
That's my way
Where will I be in history books
That's my way
Way of tears, way of pain
Way of war
We will all
Burn in hell
Tonight
The song "In the Middle" by Cherry Animals is a poignant commentary on the experience of being caught in the middle of war and the internal struggle that comes with it. The opening lines, "In the middle of a sandy rocky land, I am no one willing to pretend," set the scene of a desolate battlefield where the singer finds themselves. They express their desire to protect something great, suggesting that they have a strong sense of duty, although it remains unclear what exactly they are fighting for.
The next verse delves deeper into the singer's perspective on war. They mention seeing their rival's body in their scope, acknowledging the violence and loss of life that comes with conflict. The line "Sending his old mom an envelope, Your son is never coming home, It's okay, I hope" is particularly poignant, showcasing the emotional toll war takes on individuals and their families. Despite these heavy themes, the singer remains resolute and accepts their fate, claiming to know what they will see and be in the midst of this war.
The chorus brings forth a sense of detachment and resignation. The repetition of the line "I feel it, feel it, feel it" suggests a numbness or disconnect from emotions, as if the singer has had to shut off their feelings to cope with the horrors they witness. They reflect on their desire to be one of the best but admit to failing that test, perhaps referring to their inability to measure up to the idealized image of a soldier.
As the song progresses, the intensity builds, and the singer becomes more ruthless and determined. They describe themselves as a "motherf*cking war machine" and vow that their enemies will burn in hell. This shift in tone highlights the dehumanization and devaluation of life that can occur in the midst of war. The closing lines, "You know I'm not me anymore, Far beyond, That point of no return, That's my way, Where will I be in history books, That's my way, Way of tears, way of pain, Way of war, We will all burn in hell tonight" encapsulate the singer's inner conflict, as they grapple with the changes they have undergone and the uncertain legacy they may leave behind.
Line by Line Meaning
In the middle of a sandy rocky land
Amidst a barren and rugged landscape
I am no one willing to pretend
I am not someone who feigns or pretends
I am someone trying to protect
I am an individual endeavoring to safeguard
Something great
Something of immense importance
See my rival's body in the scope
Observe through the scope the body of my adversary
Sending his old mum an envelope
Dispatching a letter to his elderly mother
Your son is never coming home
Informing her that her son will never return
It's ok, I hope
Accepting the situation, albeit with a glimmer of optimism
I know what I'll be
I am aware of my destiny
I know what I'll see
I have foresight of what lies ahead
I don't know why I'm here
I am uncertain of my purpose in this place
And who is near
And the identities of those around me
Oh baby look at me
Oh darling, observe my current state
Wanted to be
Yearned to become
One of the best
Acknowledged as among the most exceptional
I failed that test
Regrettably, I did not succeed in that endeavor
I feel it, feel it, feel it
I sense, deeply sense
That's not me
That is not my true self
I am lost
I am bewildered and disoriented
In murders
Engulfed in acts of violence
And smoke grenades
Surrounded by the obscuring veil of smoke grenades
Is this my fate
Is this predetermined destiny for me
To be this way
To exist in this manner
It's my curse
This is the affliction that befalls me
We'll fight and we will not give up
We shall engage in combat and never surrender
Flank them ASAP
Quickly maneuver around and attack them from the side
Frag out I'm in
Throwing a fragmentation grenade, I am actively involved
I'm a motherf*cking war machine
I am highly skilled and efficient in war
Tonight they all will burn in hell
Tonight, they shall all face a fiery fate
My rifle's spitting smoking shells
My firearm emits smoking shells as I fire it
This place is clear and it's all right
This location is now safe and secure
They all will burn in hell tonight
They all shall suffer damnation this very night
Yeeeah
Expressing enthusiasm or affirmation
You know I'm not me anymore
You are aware that I have changed
Far beyond
Far surpassing
That point of no return
The irreversible threshold
That's my way
That is the path I have chosen
Where will I be in history books
What will be my place in future records
Way of tears, way of pain
A path marked by sorrow and suffering
Way of war
A path dominated by conflict and combat
We will all
Every one of us
Burn in hell
Experience the torment of damnation
Tonight
This very night
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alexander Suvorov
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