And the Sky Began to Scream
How to Destroy Angels Lyrics


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Worn the skin off both my knees
Waited oh so patiently
Staring straight into the sun
Never thought you would've come

No, no
No, no
No, no

Somewhere sits an empty throne
Like we've always kind of known
Variations on a theme
And the sky began to scream

I will, tear it down, to the ground, and build another one [x6]

I will, tear it down, to the ground, and build another one




(Deface, deface, to the ground, and build another one)
[repeat]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to How to Destroy Angels' song And the Sky Began to Scream provide an intriguing and haunting look into the human psyche. The song begins with the line "Worn the skin off both my knees", which could be interpreted as the physical toll that waiting has taken on the singer. The next line is "Waited oh so patiently", which suggests that the singer has been waiting a long time for something or someone to arrive. The line "Staring straight into the sun" could symbolize the way the singer has been waiting and looking for someone or something so intently that it's almost like they're looking directly at the sun, blinding their vision. Finally, the line "Never thought you would've come" suggests that the singer never expected whatever is happening to happen.


The next part of the song is "Somewhere sits an empty throne/Like we've always kind of known/Variations on a theme/And the sky began to scream". This section of the song describes an empty throne, suggesting that someone or something has left or been taken away. The line "Like we've always kind of known" suggests that this is somehow expected, or perhaps that the singer has had a feeling that this was going to happen. The line "Variations on a theme" could suggest that this has happened before, or that this is somehow a recurring event. The final line - "And the sky began to scream" - is particularly interesting, as it suggests that something monumental is happening or has happened. The sky is often seen as a symbol of transcendence, so if the sky is screaming, it could suggest that something divine or otherworldly is taking place.


Overall, the lyrics to And the Sky Began to Scream are a haunting and poetic exploration of longing, waiting, and loss. The song's use of vivid and unusual imagery creates a sense of unease and mystery that makes it both compelling and deeply chilling.


Line by Line Meaning

Worn the skin off both my knees
I have been on my knees so long that the skin has worn off


Waited oh so patiently
I have waited for so long with patience


Staring straight into the sun
I have looked directly at the sun without fear


Never thought you would've come
I didn't expect you to come


Somewhere sits an empty throne
There is an empty throne somewhere


Like we've always kind of known
As if we've always had an intuition about it


Variations on a theme
Different versions of the same idea


And the sky began to scream
The sky started screaming


I will, tear it down, to the ground, and build another one [x6]
I will destroy it completely and build a new one six times


(Deface, deface, to the ground, and build another one)
I will vandalize it, destroy it completely, and build a new one




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ATTICUS ROSS, MARIQUEEN ARRABACA MAANDIG, TRENT REZNOR

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