Caretaker
Ink and Dagger Lyrics
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This terror screams louder than your whine
Our funeral becomes your everything
It's a miracle you have the time
So you want us dead, you want us gone?
It's easier said than done
(And it's not that easy)
Deeper and deeper you dig your own holes
But I'm not your caretaker
I'm not your newsmaker
We will no longer be victims of this world;
From now on the world will be our victim
The lyrics to Ink and Dagger's "Caretaker" have a very clear message; that of defiance in the face of opposition. The graveyard referred to in the first line is likely a metaphor for the band's perceived demise, as they were not particularly popular at the time of the song's release. The following line, "this terror screams louder than your whine", implies that the band's detractors are simply complaining, while Ink and Dagger are doing something meaningful and important. The next two lines, "our funeral becomes your everything, it's a miracle you have the time", continue this theme of the band's importance, and the idea that their detractors are ultimately wasting their time.
The second stanza opens with an accusation, that their detractors want them dead or gone. The response, "it's easier said than done (and it's not that easy)", indicates that Ink and Dagger are here to stay, and that their detractors cannot simply wish them away. The next two lines, "deeper and deeper you dig your own holes, but I'm not your caretaker, I'm not your newsmaker", make it clear that the band is not responsible for the negative attention that they receive, and that their detractors should take responsibility for their own actions.
Overall, "Caretaker" is a defiant, powerful message from a band that was fighting to be heard. It is a statement of purpose, and a reminder that the band's importance cannot be denied by those who wish them ill.
Line by Line Meaning
The graveyard is now open
We are exposing the dark secrets that are hidden in the graveyard
This terror screams louder than your whine
The fear that we instill in you is more powerful than your complaints
Our funeral becomes your everything
Your obsession with our downfall has become the focus of your life
It's a miracle you have the time
You are so consumed by your hatred towards us that it's surprising that you find time for anything else
So you want us dead, you want us gone?
You are expressing your desire for our demise and eradication
It's easier said than done
Killing or eliminating us is not as simple as it sounds
Deeper and deeper you dig your own holes
Your actions will result in your own ruin and downfall
But I'm not your caretaker
I am not responsible for taking care of you or saving you from the consequences of your actions
I'm not your newsmaker
I am not here to create news or sensationalize anything
We will no longer be victims of this world;
We refuse to be oppressed or victimized by the society anymore
From now on the world will be our victim
We will take control and make the world pay for its mistreatment of us
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