Witch Hunt
Delaire The Liar Lyrics
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as it spat out glass,
that same tongue bleeds for no one.
No charm, no light on,
built to hurt the ones unarmed.
I have wanted to quit,
I have hated it,
I think I've always just sucked it up
and it has lived there ever since.
CH.
I hear you calling for a witch hunt
Keep it up, someone will fill your mouth with blood.
I hear your rhetoric
and I'm sick of it.
I hear you calling for a witch hunt
keep it up, someone will fill your mouth with blood.
I hear your rhetoric
and I'm sick of it.
Have you ever tried to speak with feet pressed to your neck.
Have you ever tried to breathe through a coughing fit
Have you ever had your arms forced behind your head.
You don't know them. You're not even trying.
Vii.
fingers crossed so hard that they started to break
look at this state, how stable
you hung their hands up with nails.
I can hear your lips smack from across the table.
You can't fall back on the one's that you laughed at
They're not your net to have
You can't shake hands when they're not attached.
Thief, liar, aristocrat.
The lyrics of Delaire The Liar's song "Witch Hunt" delve into themes of judgment, hypocrisy, and the power dynamics that exist within relationships. The opening lines describe someone with a sharp tongue that speaks harshly and without empathy for others. The reference to a tongue bleeding for no one highlights the lack of remorse or concern for the pain caused by this person's words. The phrase "built to hurt the ones unarmed" suggests a deliberate targeting of vulnerable individuals.
The next verse reveals the singer's struggle with their own feelings towards this toxic individual. They confess to wanting to quit and hating the situation, but also admit that they have held on tightly, symbolized by gripping their cigarette. This could be interpreted as an unhealthy coping mechanism or a metaphor for holding onto a destructive relationship.
The chorus addresses the person leading the witch hunt, calling out their rhetoric and challenging them to consider the consequences of their actions. The vivid imagery of filling their mouth with blood is a powerful metaphor for the harm that can result from spreading hate and inciting violence.
The following verses introduce the concept of oppression and oppression tactics, such as speaking with feet pressed to the neck or being forced to restrain oneself during a coughing fit. These actions symbolize the suppression of one's voice and the struggle to express oneself freely. The line "You don't know them. You're not even trying." suggests that the leader of the witch hunt lacks empathy and understanding for the people they target.
The final verse uses imagery of crossed fingers breaking and hanging hands up with nails to portray a manipulative and deceitful nature. The line "I can hear your lips smack from across the table" evokes a sense of disgust and annoyance towards this person's actions. The closing words, thief, liar, aristocrat, serve as a condemnation of their character.
Overall, "Witch Hunt" explores themes of power dynamics, oppression, and the consequences of spreading hate. It calls out hypocrisy and challenges the listener to question their own behavior and the role they play in perpetuating harmful dynamics.
Line by Line Meaning
That sharp mouth moved fast
The singer's words were sharp and quick to criticize.
as it spat out glass
The singer's words were harsh and hurtful.
that same tongue bleeds for no one
The singer shows no sympathy or concern for others.
No charm, no light on
The artist lacks any charisma or positivity.
built to hurt the ones unarmed
The artist's intention is to harm those who are defenseless.
I have wanted to quit
The singer has desired to give up and stop trying.
I have hated it
The singer strongly dislikes their current situation.
I have tightened my grip on my cigarette
The artist holds onto their cigarette tightly, possibly as a means of coping or finding solace.
I think I've always just sucked it up
The artist has always accepted their circumstances without complaint.
and it has lived there ever since
This acceptance has remained with the artist for a long time.
I hear you calling for a witch hunt
The singer perceives the person's actions as seeking to target and harm others.
Keep it up, someone will fill your mouth with blood
If the person continues their harmful behavior, they will eventually face retaliation or consequences.
I hear your rhetoric
The singer is aware of the person's persuasive or manipulative speech.
and I'm sick of it
The singer is tired and fed up with the person's behavior or words.
Have you ever tried to speak with feet pressed to your neck
The singer questions if the person has experienced being silenced or oppressed while trying to communicate.
Have you ever tried to breathe through a coughing fit
The artist wonders if the person has struggled to continue functioning amidst obstacles or difficulties.
Have you ever had your arms forced behind your head
The artist asks if the person has been subjected to physical restraint or control.
You don't know them. You're not even trying
The singer believes the person lacks understanding or empathy and refuses to make an effort to comprehend the situation.
fingers crossed so hard that they started to break
The singer's hope and optimism were so intense that it became overwhelming and detrimental.
look at this state, how stable
The artist sarcastically points out the precariousness or instability of the current situation.
you hung their hands up with nails
The artist accuses the person of causing harm or preventing someone from taking action.
I can hear your lips smack from across the table
The artist can hear the person's arrogance or self-satisfaction even from a distance.
You can't fall back on the one's that you laughed at
The singer asserts that the person cannot rely on or seek support from those they previously mocked or ridiculed.
They're not your net to have
The artist implies that the person cannot expect others to save or protect them.
You can't shake hands when they're not attached
The singer suggests that the person cannot form genuine connections or establish trust when they lack sincerity or authenticity.
Thief, liar, aristocrat
The singer accuses the person of being deceitful, dishonest, and privileged.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ffinlo Colley, Joe Brayshaw
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