Gimp
Godhead Lyrics


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Wishing on planes that I thought were just stars.
I stretched my hopes from near to far.
I crashed my plane into mountains of sand.
This boy will never be a man.

Take me.
I want to forget my name.
Break me.
Let me be the one to serve you.

I'll tell the man that lives inside my head.
I want to be like you instead.
Keeping the promise that I made before.
Just one more hit, I'll be your whore.

Take me.
I want to forget my name.




Break me.
Let me be the one to serve you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Godhead's song "Gimp" talk about a person who has lost their way in life and is seeking guidance from someone or something more powerful. The first stanza talks about the person wishing on planes that they thought were stars, indicating a sense of confusion and disorientation. They are reaching out for hope and trying to stretch their dreams from near to far, but ultimately they crash into mountains of sand, indicating their failure and inability to achieve their goals. The last line of the first stanza, "This boy will never be a man," suggests a sense of hopelessness and resignation.


The second stanza shifts to a more direct plea for help. The person wants to forget their name and be broken, indicating a willingness to let go of their former identity and submit to a greater power. They want to serve this power and be told what to do. The third stanza reveals that the person is struggling with addiction and is using drugs as a way to escape. They want to be like the "man that lives inside [their] head," meaning they want to be free from their addiction and be in control of their own thoughts and actions. But for now, they are willing to do whatever it takes to get their next fix.


Overall, "Gimp" is a powerful and poignant song about the struggles of addiction and the desire to find a higher power to guide and support oneself through difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

Wishing on planes that I thought were just stars.
I hoped for things that I confused to be something else, because I couldn't comprehend the reality.


I stretched my hopes from near to far.
My expectations are unrealistic and unreasonable.


I crashed my plane into mountains of sand.
My efforts led to a futile result that was a waste of time and energy.


This boy will never be a man.
I feel powerless and incompetent to become a responsible grown-up.


Take me.
I'm surrendering myself to something or someone more powerful than me.


I want to forget my name.
I'm ready to give up my identity and individuality.


Break me.
I need to be shattered and humiliated to be taught a lesson by a superior entity.


Let me be the one to serve you.
I'm willing to be a subordinate and do anything for you to gain your approval.


I'll tell the man that lives inside my head.
I'll confront my inner self and acknowledge my flaws.


I want to be like you instead.
I aspire to imitate the person or deity that I admire.


Keeping the promise that I made before.
I'm trying to be true to my commitment, even though it's challenging.


Just one more hit, I'll be your whore.
I'm addicted to the feeling of being owned and controlled, and I'll do anything to get it.




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