Littered With Arrows
Destroyer Destroyer Lyrics
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The Damage is done.
I'll be damned to hell.
But in this case, two wrongs make a right.
It never had to turn out this way.
Look what I've done.
She's littered with arrows.
In Destroyer Destroyer's song Littered With Arrows, the lyrics describe the singer's regret and guilt for their actions that led to the harm of someone they cared about. They acknowledge that they do not need to confess in writing because the harm has already been done. The singer goes on to say that they will be damned to hell for their actions, but in this particular case, two wrongs make a right. This line suggests that the harm done to the person they care about was somehow justified by the singer's own hurt or pain. However, the singer laments that it never had to turn out this way and ends on a haunting note of regret as they talk about the person they care about being "littered with arrows."
The song's lyrics convey complex emotions of guilt, regret, and justification in a concise and powerful manner. The line "two wrongs make a right" is particularly interesting as it suggests a kind of moral ambivalence or relativism. Additionally, the metaphor of "arrows" is stark and disturbing, evoking images of violence and harm.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no need for a written confession now.
It's too late to confess or make things right by writing a note, the damage has already been done.
The Damage is done.
The harm or negative consequences have already occurred and cannot be undone.
I'll be damned to hell.
The singer acknowledges their wrongdoing and accepts that they may face punishment in the afterlife.
But in this case, two wrongs make a right.
The artist justifies their actions by saying that a negative action can lead to a positive outcome in certain situations.
It never had to turn out this way.
The artist regrets the way the situation has unfolded and believes that it could have been avoided.
Look what I've done.
The singer is acknowledging responsibility for the situation and possibly feeling remorseful.
She's littered with arrows.
This line may be interpreted in a few different ways - it could be a metaphor for the woman being emotionally wounded by the singer's actions or words, or it could be a literal reference to a violent act where the woman is physically harmed.
Contributed by Alexis Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Virtual Jonathan
They played my buddy's house while his dad did 30 days in county.
All the rent-a-center furniture got destroyed.
Scott Peterson
just discovered this band! fucking sick
Eggiwegz30
This band is so sick. One of my favorites from my youth. This album sounds like pure hell opening up.
Logan Harris
Back in high school I was obsessed with this album , one day I found myself in the drum classroom where there was a pretty sweet , fully loaded kit you could play if you know what your doing. I randomly went in there and started playing the drum parts from "Trial" after a minute I noticed the teacher standing behind me, jaw nearly on the floor... LOL
Eggiwegz30
Always loved this entire album. Brings me back to my teenage years but still holds up now.
RTM
These guys were so underrated
creekandseminole
I got to see DD just once and it was at the cd release show for this album at The Conservatory.
BLANKDREAM
I remember listening to this when it came out. Still in my top albums of all time.
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