Purgatory
Gina DiGiorgio Lyrics
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Verse 1:
you promised me heaven but I'm in hell
You looked liked an angel before you fell
I'm burning in these flames
You keep me in your chains
Pre:
you got a hold on me
You won't set me free
there's nowhere to go
Chorus:
Feels like I'm in purgatory, purgatory
Feels like I'm in purgatory, purgatory, yeah
Somewhere in between
Stuck in a bad dream
purgatory, purgatory, put me out of my misery
Verse 2:
When I'm alone I plan my escape
But when you're here you convince me to stay
Thoughts of you make me insane
Don't know how much more I can take
Pre:
you got a hold on me
You won't set me free
I'm 6 feet below
Chorus:
Feels like I'm in purgatory, purgatory
Feels like I'm in purgatory, purgatory, yeah
Somewhere in between
Stuck in a bad dream
purgatory, purgatory, put me out of my misery
How could I be so blind
cll locked up in my mind
Just when I'm climbing out
Your dragging me back down
Feels like I'm in purgatory, purgatory, yeah
Somewhere in between
Stuck in a bad dream
purgatory, purgatory, put me out of my misery
In Gina DiGiorgio's song "Purgatory," the lyrics express the theme of being trapped in a toxic relationship or situation. In the first verse, the singer reveals feeling deceived and manipulated by someone they trusted. The line "you promised me heaven but I'm in hell" suggests that the person who once seemed perfect and angelic has changed, causing the singer to suffer emotionally. They describe themselves as "burning in these flames" and being kept in chains, symbolizing the pain and imprisonment they feel within the relationship.
The pre-chorus further emphasizes the singer's feeling of being trapped, as they express that the person has a strong hold on them and refuses to let them go. There is a sense of hopelessness as they state that there is nowhere else for them to go, indicating a lack of escape from the situation.
The chorus, repeated twice, highlights the central metaphor of the song - feeling like being in purgatory. Purgatory is a state of in-between, a place of suffering and uncertainty in various religious beliefs. The singer feels stuck in a limbo, neither in heaven nor hell, but in a constant state of torment. The phrase "put me out of my misery" expresses their overwhelming desire to be released from this emotional purgatory and to find peace.
In the second verse, the singer reveals their internal struggle. When they are alone, they plan their escape, implying a desire to break free from the relationship. However, when the other person is present, they are convinced to stay, exposing the manipulative nature of their partner. The thoughts of this person drive them to madness, suggesting the psychological toll the situation is taking on them. They express their desperation, stating that they don't know how much more they can endure.
The bridge further illustrates the cycle of the relationship. The singer questions their own judgment, expressing how they feel trapped within their own mind. Just when they believe they are making progress and climbing out of the situation, the other person forcefully drags them back down, reinforcing the power dynamic and the feeling of being trapped.
Ultimately, "Purgatory" portrays a deeply emotional and relatable situation of feeling trapped in a toxic relationship. The lyrics capture the personal turmoil, desperation for escape, and the yearning for liberation from a state of emotional suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
you promised me heaven but I'm in hell
You made me believe in a beautiful future, but instead, I find myself in a state of emotional torment.
You looked like an angel before you fell
You seemed perfect and innocent, but then you revealed your true colors and became corrupted.
I'm burning in these flames
I am consumed by the intense pain and suffering caused by our toxic relationship.
You keep me in your chains
You exert control over me and prevent me from breaking free from this destructive cycle.
you got a hold on me
You have a powerful grip on my emotions and actions.
You won't set me free
You refuse to release me from the pain and captivity I experience with you.
there's nowhere to go
I feel trapped and have no escape from this tormenting situation.
Feels like I'm in purgatory, purgatory
I feel stuck in a state of limbo between heaven and hell, where there is neither happiness nor redemption.
Somewhere in between
I exist in a place that is neither fully good nor fully bad.
Stuck in a bad dream
I feel trapped in a continuous nightmare, unable to wake up or find relief.
put me out of my misery
Please end my suffering and free me from this unbearable situation.
When I'm alone I plan my escape
During moments of solitude, I strategize and yearn for a way to break free from this painful relationship.
But when you're here you convince me to stay
However, your presence and manipulation make me doubt my decision to leave, leading me to stay despite the harm it brings.
Thoughts of you make me insane
Reflecting on our connection drives me to a state of madness and irrationality.
Don't know how much more I can take
I am uncertain of my endurance, unsure of how much longer I can withstand the pain and suffering inflicted upon me.
I'm 6 feet below
I feel as though I am buried deep beneath the surface of despair and hopelessness.
How could I be so blind
I am filled with regret for not recognizing the signs of your true nature and falling into this painful trap.
all locked up in my mind
My thoughts and emotions are imprisoned, unable to find clarity or escape from the turmoil within me.
Just when I'm climbing out
At moments when I believe I am breaking free and recovering, you appear and obstruct my progress.
Your dragging me back down
Your influence and control cause me to regress and sink deeper into despair.
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