Pulse
Doe Lyrics


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Oooh-ooh oh oooh-ooh oh
Oooh-ooh oh oooh-ooh oh
Take away the bloodlines
Is it me you fear?
I'm a killer, killer
Thought I'd made that clear
Strugglin' on my dark days
Shootin' up the night
For the fever, fever
Gonna win the fight
I could have told you that the high was free
Living hungover is my specialty
I got my head underwater, my mind in the clouds
My rain is bloody and it thunders loud
There's a pulse inside my head
Everybody's screaming at me
I've been wishin' I was dead
I can hear it whisperin'
Get on your knees and bow to the floor
I am the death, new goddess of war
So what's your blood worth now?
Oooh-oh-oh
Gone, gone, gone, gone
Got the heart of the runaway
Now it's me you fear
Always running, running
See me standing here
Slave to my own ways
But they set me free
Cause I don't care, don't care
This was meant for me
I could have told you that the high was free
Living hungover is my specialty
I got my head underwater, my mind in the clouds
My rain is bloody and it thunders loud - Oh
There's a pulse inside my head
Everybody's screaming at me
I've been wishin' I was dead
I can hear it whisperin'
Get on your knees and bow to the floor
I am the death, new goddess of war
So what's your blood worth now?
Swing high
Swing me low
You're dirt poor, don't you know
You're never gonna be
Never gonna be
Just like me
Swing high
Swing me low
You're dirt poor, don't you know
You're never gonna be
Never gonna be
Just like me
There's a pulse inside my head
Everybody's screaming at me
I've been wishin' I was dead
I can hear it whisperin'
Get on your knees and bow to the floor




I am the death, new goddess of war
So what's your blood worth now?

Overall Meaning

The song "Pulse" by Doe is a hard-hitting and intense track that explores themes of power, violence, and self-destruction. The opening lines of the song, "Take away the bloodlines / Is it me you fear? / I'm a killer, killer / Thought I'd made that clear," immediately set the scene for a world where there is no escape from the singer's destructive impulses. The singer is struggling with their "dark days" and has turned to drugs and violence to cope. The chorus drives the point home, with the repeated phrase "There's a pulse inside my head / Everybody's screaming at me / I've been wishin' I was dead / I can hear it whisperin' / Get on your knees and bow to the floor / I am the death, new goddess of war / So what's your blood worth now?"


The lyrics of "Pulse" are raw and intense, painting a picture of a person who is deeply troubled and possibly dangerous. The singer sees themselves as a killer, someone who is beyond redemption or help. They are consumed by their addiction and the rush of power that comes with it, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to feel that rush. Despite the dark subject matter, the song is also strangely empowering - the singer embraces their destructive impulses rather than trying to suppress them, and in doing so, they become a force to be reckoned with.


Line by Line Meaning

Oooh-ooh oh oooh-ooh oh
The song sets an ominous tone with haunting vocals.


Take away the bloodlines
Are you afraid of me since I don't come from a prestigious family?


Is it me you fear?
Do you fear my potential to harm you?


I'm a killer, killer
I have a history of violence and am capable of murder.


Thought I'd made that clear
I have been open about my tendency towards violence.


Strugglin' on my dark days
I am wrestling with my inner demons.


Shootin' up the night
I am using drugs to manage my emotions and cope with my struggles.


For the fever, fever
I am addicted to the high that comes with drug use.


Gonna win the fight
I am determined to overcome my challenges and succeed in life.


I could have told you that the high was free
I knew what I was getting myself into with drug use and addiction.


Living hungover is my specialty
I am used to dealing with the consequences of drug use, including being hungover.


I got my head underwater, my mind in the clouds
I feel like I am drowning in my own misery, but also experience a euphoric high.


My rain is bloody and it thunders loud
My destructive behavior affects those around me and causes chaos.


There's a pulse inside my head
I feel like there is an energy inside me that is driving me towards violence and destruction.


Everybody's screaming at me
I feel like everyone is judging me and telling me what to do.


I've been wishin' I was dead
I am overwhelmed by my problems and sometimes wish for death as an escape.


I can hear it whisperin'
I am experiencing auditory hallucinations and paranoid thoughts.


Get on your knees and bow to the floor
I feel like a powerful force is commanding me to submit to it.


I am the death, new goddess of war
I see myself as a powerful, destructive force that others should fear.


So what's your blood worth now?
I am questioning the value of other people's lives in comparison to my own.


Got the heart of the runaway
I am a free spirit and do not follow society's rules and expectations.


Now it's me you fear
I am becoming a threat to those around me and causing them to fear for their safety.


Always running, running
I am constantly moving and avoiding dealing with my issues.


See me standing here
Despite my problems, I am still standing and trying to move forward in life.


Slave to my own ways
I am stuck in my own destructive patterns and have a hard time breaking free.


But they set me free
My bad habits give me a sense of freedom and relief from my problems.


'Cause I don't care, don't care
I am apathetic towards the consequences of my behavior and how it affects others.


Swing high
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Swing me low
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You're dirt poor, don't you know
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You're never gonna be
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Just like me
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There's a pulse inside my head
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Everybody's screaming at me
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I've been wishin' I was dead
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I can hear it whisperin'
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Get on your knees and bow to the floor
The song repeats a few lines to reinforce its themes but does not add new meaning here.


I am the death, new goddess of war
The song repeats a few lines to reinforce its themes but does not add new meaning here.


So what's your blood worth now?
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Writer(s): Mason Douglas Brewer, Tessa Marie Barton

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@doms_fantastic3007

One of my favorite songs currently

@KaiInMotion

This deserves so many more views

@sublime8159

you struggle to start it
you struggle to end it
man I hate this cycle

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