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Mystery
Eyes Like Diamonds Lyrics
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Is everybody listening?
We've got a case of jealousy
So here we go, dead or alive
Beg on your knees for mercy
I'll show you nothing
Do you hear me clearly?
You can only run so far
When home becomes your hell
Don't hold your breath
We know the score
Chicago won't save you
Dead eye sparrow, dead eye
Aiming for your jugular
Gun them down, one by one
Oh, this is too familiar
I've seen this all before
As you stand here burning bridges
One on one, one on one, this is war
The snow goes up your nose
Faster than the wind blows in Chicago
Leave me here
With my back to the wall
I'll test your glass jaw
And leave you here
Mystery, mystery
Oh, mystery
Compare, contrast this mystery
Compare, contrast
This bitter life you lead
Compare, contrast this mystery
The lyrics to "Mystery" by Eyes Like Diamonds depict a story of jealousy and the resulting conflict that arises from it. The singer references “tension” and “attention” at the beginning of the song, indicating that something is afoot, and encourages listeners to pay attention. The feeling of jealousy is described as a “case,” which they are ready to solve, “dead or alive,” further emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
The next few lines seem to address the person who is feeling jealous, stating that they must “beg on [their] knees for mercy,” but that the singer will show them “nothing.” This may be a result of the singer’s own feelings of anger or resentment towards the person. The chorus asserts that the person can’t run away forever, as their home will become a “hell” they cannot escape. Additionally, the line “Chicago won’t save you” suggests that they cannot just run to any location to get away from their problems.
The final lines of the song seem to be directed at the person who is causing the conflict, as the singer says they will leave them with their “back to the wall” and test their “glass jaw.” This could indicate that the singer believes the other person is weak or fragile, and that they are willing to fight with them until they break. Overall, the lyrics of “Mystery” imply that jealousy can cause intense conflict and that the person feeling jealous is unable to escape it easily.
Line by Line Meaning
Tension, attention
There is a feeling of unease, and we need people to pay attention
Is everybody listening?
Are people really hearing and understanding what we're saying?
We've got a case of jealousy
There's an issue of envy and resentment that needs to be addressed
So here we go, dead or alive
We're about to face this problem head-on, no matter what happens
Beg on your knees for mercy
You'll have to plead and grovel for mercy
I'll show you nothing
I won't be moved by your pleas or remorse
Do you hear me clearly?
I want to make sure you understand what's going on
Do you hear me, do you hear me?
I'm trying to emphasize the importance of the situation
You can only run so far
You can't escape this problem forever
When home becomes your hell
When your familiar surroundings become unbearable
Don't hold your breath
Don't expect things to get better anytime soon
We know the score
We understand the situation fully
Chicago won't save you
Even if you try to flee, you won't find refuge in this place
Dead eye sparrow, dead eye
You're being hunted with precision
Aiming for your jugular
We're going straight for the kill
Gun them down, one by one
We'll take them out methodically
Oh, this is too familiar
This situation feels too much like past experiences
I've seen this all before
I recognize this pattern of behavior
As you stand here burning bridges
You're ruining your relationships and your own future
One on one, one on one, this is war
We are in a battle where every individual counts
The snow goes up your nose
The snow flurries are intense and disorienting
Faster than the wind blows in Chicago
They're moving quickly, like the gusts of wind in this city
Leave me here
Abandon me, it doesn't matter
With my back to the wall
With no escape and no easy way out
I'll test your glass jaw
I'll push you and see how much you can handle before breaking
And leave you here
You'll be stuck dealing with the consequences of your actions
Mystery, mystery
This situation is hard to understand and navigate
Oh, mystery
It's a mystery how it all got to this point
Compare, contrast this mystery
Try to see how different this is from what you expected
This bitter life you lead
You're living a difficult and painful existence
Compare, contrast this mystery
Be aware of how out of control this situation has become
Contributed by Ella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.