This Corrosion
Diane Birch & The Phenomenal Handclap Band Lyrics
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Gimme something that I missed (gimme the ring)
A hand to hold, wild and what it seems(gimme the ring)
Kill the king, when love is the law,
And the we'll turn round (gimme the ring)
Gimme dream child
And do you hear me call? (gimme the ring)
On the loan and on the level
Sing dream child
And do you hear at all?
Hey now, hey now now, sing this corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing this corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing this corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing
Gimme siren, child and do you hear me?
Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
Sing, child, of right and wrong
Gimme things that don't last long
Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
Hey now, hey now now, sing this corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing this corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing this corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing
On daze, like this
In times like these
I feel an animal deep inside
Heel to haunch on bended knees
Living on if and if I tried,
Somebody send me, please
Dream wars and a ticket to seem
Giving out and in
Selling the don't belong
Well, what do you say
D'you have a word for giving away?
Got a song for me?
Hey now, hey now now, sing this corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing this corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing this corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing
I got nothing to say I ain't said before
I bled all I can, I won't bleed no more
I don't need no one to understand
Why the blood run hold
The hired hand
On heart
Hand of god
Floodland and driven apart
Run cold
Turn
Cold
Burn
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
The lyrics to Diane Birch & The Phenomenal Handclap Band's song "This Corrosion" are quite enigmatic and can be interpreted in various ways. The song is about wanting something that is missing or lost, as seen in the repeated line "gimme the ring." The reference to "kill the king" could symbolize a desire to overthrow the powerful and corrupt. The overall theme of the song seems to be about wanting change and something that lasts, even in a world that can be unstable and fleeting.
The repeated refrain of "hey now, hey now now, sing this corrosion to me" could be a call to action, asking for someone to speak up and fight for what they want. The lyrics also touch on ideas of right and wrong, and the struggles that come with trying to maintain one's principles in the face of social pressure.
Overall, "This Corrosion" is a powerful song with haunting vocals and strong instrumentals. The lyrics are open to interpretation and can speak to anyone who has felt a sense of dissatisfaction or restlessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme the ring, kissed and toll'd
Give me the symbol of commitment, complete with all the traditional pomp and ceremony
Gimme something that I missed (gimme the ring)
Give me something that I didn't realize was missing until now
A hand to hold, wild and what it seems(gimme the ring)
I want a partner who is unpredictable, exciting, and a little intimidating
Kill the king, when love is the law,
Overthrowing the traditional power structures in favor of love and freedom
And the we'll turn round (gimme the ring)
And then our fortunes will reverse, and we will come out on top together
Gimme dream child
Give me a vision of what could be
And do you hear me call? (gimme the ring)
Are you listening and responding to my desires?
On the loan and on the level
I am honest and straightforward, and willing to take risks
Still on the floor (gimme the ring)
Despite setbacks, I am not giving up on my dreams
Sing dream child
Keep the vision alive, and keep working towards it
And do you hear at all?
Are you really paying attention?
Gimme siren, child and do you hear me?
I want to be captivated by passion, and I want my desires to be heard
Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
I want excitement and danger, and I want to be heard when I call for it
Sing, child, of right and wrong
Speak out about your beliefs, and don't be afraid to take a stand
Gimme things that don't last long
I want to savor the moment, and enjoy fleeting pleasures
On daze, like this
In times of confusion and uncertainty
In times like these
When everything seems to be falling apart
I feel an animal deep inside
I have a powerful, primal urge that I can't ignore
Heel to haunch on bended knees
I am willing to grovel and submit to this urge
Living on if and if I tried,
I am barely hanging on, and wondering if it's even worth the effort
Somebody send me, please
I need help, and I am reaching out to anyone who will listen
Dream wars and a ticket to seem
I am battling imaginary enemies in my mind, and need a way out
Giving out and in
I am both giving and taking, and it's hard to know which is which
Selling the don't belong
I am trying to get rid of things that no longer serve me, but it's not easy
Well, what do you say
I am asking for advice, guidance, or validation
D'you have a word for giving away?
Do you have any wisdom to share about letting go of attachments?
Got a song for me?
Can you offer me some inspiration or comfort through music?
I got nothing to say I ain't said before
I am stuck in a rut, and can't find new words or ideas
I bled all I can, I won't bleed no more
I have given everything I have, and no longer have anything left to give
I don't need no one to understand
I am content with my own perspective, and don't need validation from others
Why the blood run hold
Why the pain and suffering continue to affect me
The hired hand
Someone who is paid to do a job, and doesn't have a personal stake in it
On heart
With sincerity and deep feeling
Hand of god
Divine intervention or guidance
Floodland and driven apart
A reference to the album by Sisters of Mercy, symbolizing a bleak and desolate landscape
Run cold
All passion and warmth has fled, leaving only emptiness
Turn
Change direction, or reverse course
Burn
Experience intense pain or passion
Like a healing hand
Even though it hurts, this experience can be a source of growth or transformation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW TAYLOR
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