Mother Superior
Coheed and Cambria Lyrics
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Your time has come to pick the road
You walk in this tale
Turning, as a coward you've earned
Through sickness, in health, is only won
Now go and bite your tongue
With the hope they'll understand
No, they know you're just a boy
So grow up and be a man
Little baby, oh, kick and you scream, you whine
Victims pay the price eventually
The curse that sees your lie
You've got nothing to prove, stay afraid
Young brother, you've got nothing to prove
Your answer is in there, just stare down the barrel
This sincerest apologies, won't write you out of this one
Tonight, you'll find the right in the pull of the trigger
Now bite, young fools, don't cry anymore
Fear slips inside your stomach, it swells
A torn boy alone in need of fix
In the preach that kills the itch
For too long, this little baby's cried on
Tomorrow we'll sing the words in song
Of a time where glad's unknown
You're just of the worst of me
With the hope they'll understand
No, they know you're just a boy
So grow up and be that man
Little baby, oh, kick and you scream, you whine
Victims pay the price eventually
The curse that sees your lie, lie
You've got nothing to prove, stay afraid
Young brother, you've got nothing to prove
Your answer is in there, just stare down the barrel
This sincerest apologies, won't write you out of this one
Tonight, you'll find the right in the pull of the trigger
Now bite, young fool don't cry
Mother superior, come catch the rabbit
My, how've you been?
You're frightened of leaving this truly gone-fishing amalgam
Go fetch you gun
Your answer is in there, just stare down the barrel
This sincerest apologies won't write you out of this one
Tonight, you'll find the right in the pull of the trigger
Now bite, young fools, don't cry, oh, not anymore
Don't cry, boy, not anymore, don't cry, boy, not anymore, don't cry, boy
You're sick to the stomach, just pull out the knife, oh no
Don't cry, boy, not anymore, don't cry, boy, not anymore
Don't cry, boy
You're sick to the stomach, just pull out the knife, oh no
Coheed and Cambria's song "Mother Superior" can be interpreted as a cautionary tale or warning to a young man who is afraid of growing up and facing his responsibilities. The singer of the song is a "little baby" who is "kicking, screaming and whining." He is afraid of the challenges and responsibilities that come with adulthood, and instead prefers to remain a coward and a victim. The lyrics suggest that the young man needs to "bite his tongue," "grow up" and "be a man."
The theme of the song is reinforced by the use of violent imagery. The singer is encouraged to "stare down the barrel" of a gun, and to "pull out the knife" if necessary. These violent images are not meant to be taken literally, but rather symbolically, as a representation of the difficult choices and challenges that one must face in order to become an adult.
The repeated use of the phrase "don't cry, boy, not anymore" suggests that the singer has been crying and whining like a child, and that it is time for him to stop. The use of the word "boy" throughout the song reinforces the theme of immaturity and childishness. The song is ultimately a call to action, urging the singer to face his fears and become the man that he is meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Here, sleep, at the bottom of hell
You are at the lowest point in your life
Your time has come to pick the road
You have to make a decision
You walk in this tale
You are living through this story
Turning, as a coward you've earned
You have been acting cowardly
Through sickness, in health, is only won
Your commitment to someone through all circumstances is worthy of respect
Now go and bite your tongue
Take responsibility for your actions
You're just of the worst of me
You are just like the worst parts of me
With the hope they'll understand
I hope that they will see where you are coming from
No, they know you're just a boy
They recognize that you are still immature
So grow up and be a man
It's time to become more mature and responsible
Little baby, oh, kick and you scream, you whine
You are still acting like a child and throwing a tantrum
Victims pay the price eventually
Your actions have consequences on other people
The curse that sees your lie
The mistake you made is causing problems for you
You've got nothing to prove, stay afraid
It's okay to be afraid, you don't have to prove anything to anyone
Young brother, you've got nothing to prove
You are not expected to prove your worth as a young person
Your answer is in there, just stare down the barrel
The solution to your problem is in front of you, but it might not be easy
This sincerest apologies, won't write you out of this one
Apologizing might not be enough to fix the situation
Tonight, you'll find the right in the pull of the trigger
You will make a decision with serious consequences
Now bite, young fools, don't cry anymore
Take responsibility for your actions and stop complaining
Fear slips inside your stomach, it swells
You are scared and anxious
A torn boy alone in need of fix
You are feeling broken and need help
In the preach that kills the itch
The message that is supposed to help is actually making things worse
For too long, this little baby's cried on
You have been complaining and not taking action for too long
Tomorrow we'll sing the words in song
Things will be better in the future
Of a time where glad's unknown
A happier future that you can't quite imagine yet
Mother superior, come catch the rabbit
Asking for help from an authority figure
My, how've you been?
Checking in with the authority figure
You're frightened of leaving this truly gone-fishing amalgam
You are scared of leaving your current situation
Go fetch you gun
It's time to take action
Don't cry, boy, not anymore
Stop complaining and take responsibility
You're sick to the stomach, just pull out the knife, oh no
You are feeling very ill and desperate
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Claudio Sanchez, Travis Stever
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