Meat
Henry Rollins/Tony Iommi Lyrics

You taste what you want from me
You consume everything you want from me, without regard for my own needs.

You taste all of the gristle from the bones I need
You take everything from me, even the tough and essential parts that I require to survive.

To stand up to you
To confront and oppose your overpowering presence.

To live up to fools
To meet the unrealistic expectations and standards of others who lack understanding.

It´s too troubling
It is too difficult and draining to constantly face such challenges and pressure.

Can´t take what you like from me
I won't allow you to take whatever you want from me, whenever you want it.

Can´t take all of the vision that your money thieves
What you value and desire isn't everything, especially when it is motivated by greed and corruption.

Don´t be careless now
Don't act recklessly or thoughtlessly, as your actions can have serious consequences.

Just a pretty babe
You may appear attractive on the surface, but I see through your facade.

A cool covering
Your calm and collected exterior masks the chaos and turmoil within you.

You can´t hide, no
You cannot conceal your true emotions and intentions.

You´re just dead inside this meat
You are empty and lifeless, existing only to consume and destroy.

That you´re smothering
You are suffocating those around you with your toxic presence and actions.

You can´t run, no
You cannot escape the consequences of your actions.

You just stumble, crash and cry
You will eventually hit a breaking point and suffer the consequences of your destructive behavior.

Without asking questions why
You act impulsively and thoughtlessly, without considering the consequences or reasons behind your behavior.

Dark eyes, beauty´s never cheap
Your appearance may be attractive, but true beauty is never easy or cheap to obtain.

Dark hair, dark lips maybe that I want to cheat
Your physical attributes may be tempting, but I won't betray my values to indulge in them.

See my sorry face
I am remorseful and regretful of my past mistakes and shortcomings.

In this love that fails
Despite my efforts, my attempts at love and meaningful connections have consistently failed.

It´s all good for me
I accept and am content with my current situation and outlook.

Slick baby that ain´t worrying
You may be smooth and poised, but you should be concerned with the consequences of your behavior.

Slick rage, strong is the ego that I want to test
Your anger is intense and overwhelming, and I am prepared to challenge your inflated self-importance.

In your head of lies
Your thoughts and beliefs are distorted and dishonest.

Cut me down to size
You attempt to diminish my worth and importance through criticism or insults.

It´s all credible
Your actions and behaviors are believable and true to your character.

Pure fear that you´re falling for
You experience raw and intense fear as you slip towards failure or defeat.

These tears, thick in the sadness that was running before
Your current sorrow and pain is rooted in past struggles and hardships.

Welling up in dread
Intense and overwhelming feelings of fear and anxiety are rising within you.

For a softer bed
You seek comfort and relief from your pain and struggles.

I´m not worrying
I am unconcerned or unfazed by your struggles and suffering.

You´re so sane, all the lines you shed
You may appear to be rational and reasonable, but your words and actions betray your true character.

So cool, so good, the picture for those crazy hoods
Your demeanor and actions may appeal to certain individuals, but they are ultimately misguided and dangerous.

Got this gun for keeps
I possess this weapon for permanent use, indicating my intent to cause harm or violence.

Stick it in this meat
I will use this weapon to harm or kill another individual.

I´m not hurrying
I am unpressured and unfazed by time constraints or deadlines.