Viper
Cl04k Lyrics

The opening lines of Cl04k’s song Viper suggest that the singer has taken some kind of a drug or is under the influence of some substance that affects their perception of reality. The lines “Something ‘bout you is different” and “some kind of energy’s missing” indicate that the singer is experiencing a change in their perception, perhaps an altered state of mind. This mental shift is intensified by “all the chemicals in my brain” which cause the singer to “feel the temperature rising”. The phrase “now look in your eyes paralyzed” suggests that the singer is experiencing some kind of sensory overload, and that this sense of being overwhelmed is centered in their romantic interest, as they cannot look away.

The haunting refrain of “forever you’re never leaving my veins” speaks to the all-encompassing nature of addiction, whether that be to a person or a substance. The repetition of “with all the chemicals in my brain” reinforces the idea that the singer is consumed by their experience, unable to escape its intensity. The lyrics are ambiguous enough to allow for a broad range of interpretation, but they are suggestive of an individual in the throes of intense emotion, whether that be love or addiction.