Lullaby
Echoes Lyrics


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Blood red over porcelain white,
Smashed and splattered,
Comes with the territory,

Comes with being alive
Feeling so confused,
You don't know wrong from right
Since you're damned if you do, I rather don't

But you're damned if you don't
And I cannot do
The suspense is killing you




As it kills me
The world doesn't forget, much less forgives

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lullaby by Echoes convey complex emotions and thoughts. The opening lines "Blood red over porcelain white, smashed and splattered, comes with the territory" describe the reality of being alive and the inevitability of pain and suffering. The imagery of blood against white porcelain is jarring and distressing, highlighting the stark contrast between life and death. The second line "comes with the territory" suggests that difficulties and struggles are part of life and must be accepted.


The following lines "Feeling so confused, You don't know wrong from right, since you're damned if you do, I rather don't, but you're damned if you don't" express a sense of confusion and indecision. The singer seems to be stuck in a situation where every decision leads to a negative outcome. The repetition of "damned if you do, damned if you don't" further emphasizes the sense of hopelessness and frustration.


The final lines "And I cannot do, the suspense is killing you, as it kills me, the world doesn't forget, much less forgives" reveal the weight of past actions and the inability to change the past. The singer is tormented by the knowledge that the world does not forget or forgive, and the suspense is unbearable. Overall, the lyrics of Lullaby by Echoes are a powerful commentary on the human condition and our struggle to navigate the complexities of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Blood red over porcelain white
The stark contrast of the colors reflects the harshness of reality


Smashed and splattered
The imagery of destruction highlights the pain and suffering in life


Comes with the territory
These unpleasant experiences are an inevitable part of living


Feeling so confused
The overwhelming emotions make it hard to differentiate between right and wrong


You don't know wrong from right
The confusion leaves one unsure of the moral path to take


Since you're damned if you do, I rather don't
Making a choice may lead to negative consequences, so it seems better to avoid it altogether


But you're damned if you don't
However, not making a decision also has its own negative consequences


And I cannot do
At times, the weight of the world's problems can feel too heavy to bear


The suspense is killing you
The uncertainty of the future can cause immense anxiety and stress


As it kills me
These same feelings of uncertainty and anxiety also affect the singer and take a toll on them


The world doesn't forget, much less forgives
The world can be unforgiving and harsh, leaving one to carry the weight of past mistakes and regrets




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