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Grey
Heartsick Lyrics
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Sink into the earth to decay
I am a product of love
I am a product of deceit
Love to lust (Love to lust)
Lust to dust (Lust to dust)
You will wither away
Sink into the earth to decay
Sink into the earth to decay
Life doesn't come cheap
More reason for lies and deceit
Surrounded by death
I'll accept defeat
Chipping away at bone
There's no getting through
Tearing away the flesh
You are soulless too
You are soulless too
You are soulless too
I see straight through you
The lyrics of the song "Grey" by Heartsick are quite intense and could be interpreted in a number of ways. On one level, it seems like the singer is singing to someone who has wronged them or betrayed their trust. The lyrics "I am a product of love, I am a product of deceit, love to lust, lust to dust" suggest that the relationship was based on a deep love and connection at first, but ultimately ended in betrayal and a loss of trust. The repetition of "You will wither away" and "Sink into the earth to decay" captures the sense of loss and loneliness that can come from feeling betrayed by someone you cared about.
The chorus also seems to explore themes of mortality and decay. The line "Life doesn't come cheap, more reason for lies and deceit" suggests that in a world that is often unfair and cruel, people may feel compelled to deceive each other in order to survive. The second half of the chorus, which repeats the lines "Sink into the earth to decay" and "You are soulless too", is particularly haunting. It suggests that the person being addressed is not just a betrayer, but someone who has lost their humanity and become a shell of their former self.
Overall, "Grey" is a powerful meditation on loss, betrayal, and mortality. Its lyrics could be interpreted in a number of ways, but ultimately it seems like the singer is grappling with feelings of isolation and despair in the face of a world that can be cruel and unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
You will wither away
Your life will eventually end
Sink into the earth to decay
Your body will decompose and return to the earth
I am a product of love
I was born out of a loving relationship
I am a product of deceit
But there were also lies and deception involved
Love to lust (Love to lust)
Perhaps the love was overshadowed by lust
Lust to dust (Lust to dust)
And eventually that lust faded away
You will wither away
Again emphasizing the inevitability of death
You will wither away
Repeating the idea of mortality
Sink into the earth to decay
And the physical process of decomposition
Sink into the earth to decay
Which is a common fate for all beings
Life doesn't come cheap
Life is valuable and shouldn't be taken for granted
More reason for lies and deceit
But unfortunately some people resort to dishonesty
Surrounded by death
We are constantly reminded of our own mortality
I'll accept defeat
Sometimes we have to admit when we are beaten
Chipping away at bone
Slowly but surely wearing someone down
There's no getting through
Sometimes it's impossible to change someone's mind
Tearing away the flesh
Removing the outer layer or facade
You are soulless too
Implying that the other person has lost their humanity
You are soulless too
No longer able to connect on an emotional level
I see straight through you
Being able to see through the other person's negativity
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Benjamin Reay
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