Below
Embracer Lyrics


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Take myself to places I don't want to go
Down below
The sin is in my skin, and the Devil's in my bones
Think I saw that lake of fire again
And I've felt those flames a few times
But it won't be the last time
Brush off the dirt from my place in the Earth
Cause' I'm, laying down for the last time, no
And sweet chariot ain't gonna swing this low
Yeah, I'm down below
I'm down below
I'm down
I'm down below
I'm down, no
And I've been running since the day that I got my legs
From something I can't see or fight with my own hands
And "I'm scared to death, for the last time,"
That's what I told myself the last time, no
Brush off the dirt from my place in the Earth
Cause' I'm laying down for the last time, no
And sweet chariot, ain't gonna swing this low
Yeah, I'm down below
Ghost in a body, I'm carrying my cross
The way these dirty clothes
Cling to my ugly bones
This sinking in my chest
I'm sinking, I'm sinking below




Yeah
(Sinking below)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Embracer's "Below" speak to the idea of struggling with inner demons and a sense of impending doom. The opening line "Take myself to places I don't want to go, down below" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is willingly delving into the darker parts of their psyche, where sin and the Devil reside. They have seen the "lake of fire" and have felt the flames that come with it, indicating some kind of past trauma or emotional pain. Despite this, the singer seems resigned to this fate, noting that they will likely experience it again.


The chorus of the song is particularly impactful, as it repeats the phrase "down below" several times, driving home the idea of descending into a hellish place both physically and mentally. The singer brushes off the dirt from their spot in the earth, suggesting that they have accepted their inevitable death and are ready to face whatever lies beyond.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of fear and desperation, as the singer admits to being scared and sinking. They feel like a "ghost in a body" and are weighed down by the metaphorical cross they carry. Ultimately, the darkness and heaviness of the song create a poignant and haunting atmosphere that speaks to the struggle of grappling with one's own personal demons.


Line by Line Meaning

Take myself to places I don't want to go
I push myself to uncomfortable and unpleasant situations.


Down below
Metaphorically, in a place of darkness and despair.


The sin is in my skin, and the Devil's in my bones
My wrongdoings are ingrained in me, and it feels like I'm being controlled by something evil.


Think I saw that lake of fire again
I've encountered the consequences of my actions and it's not pretty.


And I've felt those flames a few times
I've experienced the pain and suffering that my choices have caused.


But it won't be the last time
I know that I will continue to make mistakes.


Brush off the dirt from my place in the Earth
I'm trying to make amends and leave a good impression before I pass away.


Cause' I'm, laying down for the last time, no
I am facing my mortality and accepting that this may be my final resting place.


And sweet chariot ain't gonna swing this low
I don't believe that salvation is coming for me.


And I've been running since the day that I got my legs
I have been trying to escape from my past since I was born.


From something I can't see or fight with my own hands
I am struggling with an intangible force or situation that I can't control physically.


And "I'm scared to death, for the last time,"
I'm extremely anxious and fearful about the prospect of dying.


That's what I told myself the last time, no
It's a repetitive, nagging thought that I can't shake off.


Ghost in a body, I'm carrying my cross
I feel like I'm living in a shell, dragging around my problems and burdens.


The way these dirty clothes
My outward appearance reflects the inward state of my being.


Cling to my ugly bones
I'm plagued by insecurities and self-doubt which I can't shake off.


This sinking in my chest
I feel heavy and weighed down with anxiety and emotions.


I'm sinking, I'm sinking below
I'm slipping deeper into despair and hopelessness.




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