Destroyer Destroyer were a mathcore band from Oklahoma City. They are notor… Read Full Bio ↴Destroyer Destroyer were a mathcore band from Oklahoma City. They are notoriously different from their other mathcore counterparts, opting to shy away from spazz noise riffs and instead having highly detuned tech songs (with the help of 7 string guitars) backed with odd time signatures and polyrhythms. DD released their first ep "The Spiderbear Tales" as a split with grindcore band Vessels Cast From Crippled Hands and were then signed to Debello. Soon after, they released the ep "The Dead Sleep Like Us For A Reason" which was bought with much acclaim in the underground scene. Recently, Destroyer Destroyer has left Debello in favor of a three album contract with Goodfellow Records, where they plan to tour with fellow labelmates The Handshake Murders. Destroyer Destroyer has currently completed their newest album, "Littered With Arrows", and plan to release it on October 17, 2007.

Horse-Drawn
Destroyer Destroyer Lyrics

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Every word is horse-drawn i'll catch on
These nails arent as dull as you think
Ill catch on fast
Edging toward the door make sure you keep your eye on the prize
This is the crack that broke your mother's back rely on every single word
I cant breathe in my sleep while everybody's wide awake
We're having company over. don't let them see the old man off with his head. off with every burden. off with his head. with every inch closer you're eating your words to the bone each letter gets caught in your throat. i wanted nothing before my luck ran out

Overall Meaning

The opening line "Every word is horse-drawn I'll catch on" sets the tone for this Destroyer Destroyer track as cryptic and chaotic. The singer seems to be trying to make sense of the world around them but struggles to do so. The next lines, "These nails aren't as dull as you think I'll catch on fast," suggest the singer is aware of the danger that surrounds them and is trying to stay alert.

"Edging toward the door make sure you keep your eye on the prize" could be seen as advice to the audience or to the singer themselves. The line "This is the crack that broke your mother's back relies on every single word" could refer to a traumatic experience based on a seemingly small action or event.

"I can't breathe in my sleep while everybody's wide awake" adds to the theme of confusion and vulnerability. Then, the line "We're having company over, don't let them see the old man off with his head. Off with every burden. Off with his head" could be interpreted as a metaphor for trying to hide one's vulnerabilities from others, as well as a commentary on the pressure to perform and conform to societal expectations.

Finally, "With every inch closer, you're eating your words to the bone. Each letter gets caught in your throat. I wanted nothing before my luck ran out" ends the song on a note of resignation and defeat. It seems like the singer has given up on trying to make sense of the world around them and is resigned to their fate.

Line by Line Meaning

Every word is horse-drawn i'll catch on
I will understand every word that is being said very easily.

These nails arent as dull as you think
The situation isn't as easy as you might believe.

Ill catch on fast
I will understand the situation quickly.

Edging toward the door make sure you keep your eye on the prize
Be aware of what you want and don't lose sight of it.

This is the crack that broke your mother's back rely on every single word
This situation is critical and you should trust every word that is being said.

I cant breathe in my sleep while everybody's wide awake
I feel overwhelmed while everyone else seems to be coping well.

We're having company over. don't let them see the old man off with his head. off with every burden. off with his head.
We have to hide our problems and present a perfect image in front of new guests.

With every inch closer you're eating your words to the bone each letter gets caught in your throat.
As you get closer to the truth, your lies become harder to support and are choking you.

I wanted nothing before my luck ran out
Everything was fine before my situation took a turn for the worse.

Writer(s): destroyer destroyer

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