Anaesthesia
Clouds Lyrics


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How does it feel
To be at the wheel
Of a killing machine?
Do you ever feel clean?

Well, you state to me

(You'll never get to)
Heaven is only a bullet away
Someone is dying to show you the way
It may be today

How does it sound
When flesh hits the ground?
Does it tear you apart?
Is there blood in your heart?

Like there was in his

(You'll never get to)
Heaven is only a bullet away
Someone is dying to show you the way
It may be today

(You'll never get to)
Heaven is only a bullet away
Someone is dying to show you the way
It may be today
It may be today





Today, today, today, today
Today, today, today, today

Overall Meaning

The song "Anaesthesia" by Clouds is a powerful reflection on the destructive impact of violence and death. The opening lines, "How does it feel to be at the wheel of a killing machine? Do you ever feel clean?" immediately set the tone of the song, questioning how someone can participate in killing and not be burdened by guilt or remorse.


The second verse continues to push the envelope, asking about the sounds of flesh hitting the ground and the emotional impact it has. The following lines, "Like there was in his," leave a haunting reminder that every victim of violence had a life and someone who loved them.


The chorus drives home the message, stating that "heaven is only a bullet away," that someone is always looking to show others the way to it through violence, and that it could happen at any time. The repetition of the final lines, "it may be today," serves as a warning to the listener to be aware of the potential for violent acts and their devastating consequences.


The song is a powerful reminder of the human cost of violence and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions. It challenges listeners to examine their own beliefs and actions around violence and to recognize the impact they can have on others.


Line by Line Meaning

How does it feel
Asking about the emotional impact of being in control of a deadly weapon


To be at the wheel
Being in control of the situation and its outcome


Of a killing machine?
Referring to the power of the weapon


Do you ever feel clean?
Questioning the moral implications and internal conflict of taking a life


Well, you state to me
Acknowledgement of the response from the person in question


(You'll never get to)
Emphasis on the fact that death is permanent


Heaven is only a bullet away
Suggesting that death could be seen as an escape and means of reaching a better place


Someone is dying to show you the way
Implying that there are those who are willing to die in order to prove the validity of the cause


It may be today
Highlighting the unpredictability of life and death in such situations


How does it sound
Asking for a description of the aftermath of firing the weapon


When flesh hits the ground?
Referencing the graphic nature of the situation and the physical effects of gun violence


Does it tear you apart?
Asking if the person in question is emotionally affected by the act of taking a life


Is there blood in your heart?
Questioning if the individual has any empathy or remorse for their actions


Like there was in his
Suggesting that the victim was a human being with emotions and loved ones


Today, today, today, today
Reiterating the theme of unpredictability and the possibility of death at any moment


Today, today, today, today
Further emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the need for action




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JODI PHILLIS

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