This song is about being desperate for the public to see you as “good” despite the fact that those close to you know you have a part of inside your heart that is pure evil.
- Keith Buckley
Thirst
Every Time I Die Lyrics
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There were pleas
There were rumors of meaning in meaningless things
Widows readied their marital beds
Litters of bastards gnawed at your breast
The filthy are first to be showered in love
The world's gone mad
We dress them in furs as they travel the earth
You blessed our home
We took you in
But you had come to a place where the plague had been
It burrowed into your graces and aires
It took your queen
It hawked your wares
The stoic are first to be covered in shit and life goes on
But when it don't anymore I'll see you in hell where I am god
God damn it, wait
They don't love you like I do
But I don't know you like them
They don't love you like I do
They love you better
I know you best
Every hostile deed is your debt
It's not mine
Every hostile deed is your debt
It's not mine
The lyrics of Every Time I Die’s song Thirst portray a deep and complex emotional journey. The song begins with a sense of chaos and unrest, with the mention of gossip, pleas, rumors, and meaningless things. The imagery of widows readying their marital beds and litters of bastards gnawing at the breast is violent and provocative, emphasizing the darker themes of the song.
The lyrics then shift to a more intimate perspective, with a thank you for being taken in and a sense of acceptance for the plague that had come to the place where the singer was. There is a sense of loss, with the queen being taken and the wares being hawked. However, there is also a sense of resilience, as life goes on despite the chaos and adversity.
The last part of the lyrics is a reflection of the love and loyalty that the singer feels for someone, perhaps a lover or a friend. The feelings of jealousy and insecurity are expressed, as the singer questions whether anyone else loves them as much as they do. The last line, “Every hostile deed is your debt. It’s not mine,” suggests that the singer is not responsible for the mistakes or harmful actions of the other person, and that they have their own journey to make.
Line by Line Meaning
There was gossip
People were talking behind someone's back
There were pleas
Someone was asking for help or forgiveness
There were rumors of meaning in meaningless things
People were trying to find reason or purpose in things that were insignificant
Widows readied their marital beds
Women who lost their husbands were preparing themselves to find new partners
Litters of bastards gnawed at your breast
Illegitimate children were causing trouble or pain for someone
The filthy are first to be showered in love
People who are undeserving or unworthy often receive more attention and affection
The world's gone mad
The world has become chaotic and nonsensical
We dress them in furs as they travel the earth
We give luxury and comfort to people who don't deserve it, while they move around and take advantage of it
Saints wear rags
People who are truly good and noble often have nothing and live in poverty
You blessed our home
You brought happiness and good fortune to our household
We took you in
We welcomed you into our family or community
But you had come to a place where the plague had been
You arrived in a location or situation that was dangerous or harmful
It burrowed into your graces and aires
The negative situation affected your positive qualities and reputation
It took your queen
It caused someone you loved or respected to suffer or die
It hawked your wares
It took away your possessions or resources
The stoic are first to be covered in shit and life goes on
People who are calm and composed often still have to deal with unpleasant circumstances while the rest of the world keeps moving forward
But when it don't anymore I'll see you in hell where I am god
If the world ever stops functioning normally or fairly, I will take charge and be in control
God damn it, wait
An expression of frustration or anger, asking someone to stop or slow down
They don't love you like I do
No one else cares for you as deeply as I do
But I don't know you like them
I may have a close bond with you, but there are certain aspects of you that I am not aware of like they are
They don't love you like I do
No one else cares for you as deeply as I do
They love you better
Others may not love you as intensely, but they show you more practical care and help
I know you best
I have the most comprehensive understanding of who you are
Every hostile deed is your debt
Every bad thing that has happened to you is a result of your own actions or decisions
It's not mine
I am not responsible for the negative consequences you face in life
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@slowdecay413
R.I.P. to the absolute best band of all time!!!! 😢☹️🥁🎸🎙️👑
@sixtorojas3674
Totally agree MOFOOOOOOS!!!!
@ryanclegg2186
haha they got so drunk on the pregame they didnt even make it to the final destination, been there done that
@rehcstad
1st watch: damn, this could easily be a trash talk video
2nd watch: that is one hell of a tune too
3rd watch: runs around table smashing everything
@MrStagepotato
I was thinking about Trash Talk too the first time I heard this :D
@aubrey22100
Gets better every time I here it
@alfieb692
Saw these guys live at reading on Sunday, ABSOLUTELY INSANE, the big guitarist got into the middle of a circle pit and kept playing, made every-one go insane!
@DK-vp2zr
My 2 year old loves ETID, she says daddy play loud music!!! Then I put on some ETID and she flails around. Hope they come back at some point so I can take her to see the best band of the past 2 decades. Hope you guys figure it out so we can all come and see you again. Thanks, love you 😍
@harrydavies8556
short and sweet, proper old school style, love it!
@TheStatuatoryApe
I love this band. Another great song, and what's going to be another great album!