Footprints
Escondido Lyrics
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I was told to leave this place behind
I watch him burn our crops to the ground
And that's the place they sent the children to hide
Oh no
Now I live like wolf in the hills
'Cause I was weak when they came for my land
Two years since I dug those graves
My bloody footprints
They circle you down tonight
When all is quiet
My bloody footprints
They walk through your doors at night
In the pale moonlight
While you're sleeping in your beds at night
I'll be watching while you close your eyes
'Cause you know I've come to make it right
Your veins run empty as I watch you die
My bloody footprints
They circle you down tonight
When all is quiet
My bloody footprints
They walk through your doors at night
In the pale moonlight
My bloody footprints
They circle you down tonight
When all is quiet
My bloody footprints
They walk through your doors at night
In the pale moonlight
My bloody footprints
They walk through your doors at night
In the pale moonlight
The song "Footprints" by Escondido is about revenge and seeking justice for the wrongdoings that have been inflicted upon the songwriter. The lyrics describe a person who was forced to leave their home, and watched as their crops were burned to the ground. The songwriter recalls that children were sent to hide in that place of destruction. This memory has haunted the songwriter for years, and now they live like a wolf in the hills, full of regret for not standing up for their land.
Despite years passing, this recent tragedy is still fresh in the songwriter's mind, as they lament that they were not strong enough to stand up for themselves when they had the chance. Now, with two years having passed and many graves dug, the songwriter's hands are stained with the blood of those who have caused them wrong. The lyrics imply that the songwriter will not rest until they have avenged themselves upon those who have caused them harm.
The chorus of the song, "My bloody footprints, they circle you down tonight, when all is quiet. My bloody footprints, they walk through your doors at night, in the pale moonlight," shows the songwriter's determination to take revenge. These lyrics suggest that the songwriter will go to any lengths it takes to right the wrongs that have been done to them.
Overall, the song "Footprints" can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about taking what is not rightfully yours, and the lengths that people will go to seek justice when they are wronged.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when my hands were bound
I recall a time when I was powerless and unable to act.
I was told to leave this place behind
Someone instructed me to abandon my home and flee.
I watch him burn our crops to the ground
I witnessed someone setting fire to our source of livelihood.
And that's the place they sent the children to hide
The same place that was destroyed was where children were sent to take refuge.
Now I live like wolf in the hills
I now survive like an animal in the wild.
'Cause I was weak when they came for my land
My inability to defend my territory led to its loss.
Two years since I dug those graves
It's been two years since I buried those who fell victim to violence.
Now there's flesh blood on my hands
I am now stained with the blood of those who were killed.
My bloody footprints
The visible marks left by my violent actions.
They circle you down tonight
They are meant to trap and harm you this evening.
When all is quiet
In the stillness of the night.
They walk through your doors at night
My violent intentions come through your very doors at night.
In the pale moonlight
Under the glow of the moon's light.
While you're sleeping in your beds at night
While you are vulnerable and asleep.
I'll be watching while you close your eyes
I will be vigilantly observing.
'Cause you know I've come to make it right
You are aware that I am here to impose justice.
Your veins run empty as I watch you die
Your life force will drain from you as you perish while I look on.
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.