Suffering
Intervurt Lyrics
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Before your heart stops beating
It's all inside of your head
And that's what she said to stem the bleeding
A sharp intake of breath
Another crack to the head
It's not the end of the world
So please (Ahh)
Know what I'm suffering (Ahh)
Know what I'm suffering (Ahh)
So please (Ahh)
I don't give my enemies peace
It's all of matter of taste
On your breath, well you best stop breathing
The better are stuck in bed
And that's what she said, staring at the ceiling
A sharp intake of breath
Another crack to the head
It's not the end of the world
It's not the end of the world
So please (Ahh)
Know what I'm suffering (Ahh)
Know what I'm suffering (Ahh)
Know what I'm suffering (Ahh)
So please
I don't get myself
And I don't know myself
And I don't give my enemies peace
(She turns us away)
She turns us away
I guess you gotta learn to love your enemy
Learn to love your enemy
(Ahh)
(Ahh)
I guess you gotta learn to love your enemy please (Ahh)
I guess you gotta learn to love your enemy please (Ahh)
I guess you gotta learn to love your enemy
Learn to love your enemy
Learn to love your enemy
The lyrics to Intervurt's "Suffering" are contemplative and somewhat abstract, touching on themes of mortality, pain, and perhaps the difficulty of loving those who would do us harm. The singer reflects on the fragility of human life, saying that it's only a matter of time before our hearts stop beating. They suggest that much of our experience of suffering is internal, and that we have the power to control it to some extent. The line "That's what she said to stem the bleeding" seems to indicate that there is someone (possibly a medical professional or a loved one) trying to help the singer through a crisis.
The chorus, with its repeated plea for others to understand the singer's suffering, reinforces this idea of internal struggle. The lines "Know what I'm suffering" and "I don't give my enemies peace" suggest that the singer feels isolated and perhaps under attack, but is trying to communicate their pain to others. The bridge introduces a new perspective, possibly belonging to the person who was trying to help the singer before. They suggest that we need to learn to love our enemies, despite whatever harm they may have caused us. This idea of compassion, even towards those who have hurt us, suggests an optimistic and empathetic outlook.
Overall, "Suffering" is a song that acknowledges the pain and uncertainty of life, but also suggests that we have the ability to control our own suffering to some extent. It encourages empathy and understanding towards others, even those who have caused us harm.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just a matter of time
Life is finite and eventually comes to an end
Before your heart stops beating
The heart, which signifies life, will stop one day
It's all inside of your head
Physical pain and suffering can be alleviated through mental toughness and resilience
And that's what she said to stem the bleeding
Inner strength and self-talk can stop the emotional pain and adverse effects of suffering
A sharp intake of breath
The pain is so severe that it can cause physical reactions in the body
Another crack to the head
Metaphorically speaking, the pain is like being hit repeatedly in the head
It's not the end of the world
The pain is temporary and will pass with time
So please (Ahh)
The singer is pleading with the listener to understand and empathize with him
Know what I'm suffering (Ahh)
The singer wants the listener to understand the depth and severity of his pain
I don't give my enemies peace
The singer vows not to let his pain weaken him and will not give his enemies the satisfaction of seeing him suffer
It's all of matter of taste
The level of pain and suffering is subjective and can vary from person to person
On your breath, well you best stop breathing
The pain can be so overwhelming that it feels like suffocating
The better are stuck in bed
The elite and powerful in society are not immune to suffering and can be debilitated by it
And that's what she said, staring at the ceiling
Inner strength and positive self-talk can help one overcome pain and change one's perspective
So please (Ahh)
Reiterating the singer's plea for understanding and empathy
I don't get myself
The singer is struggling to understand why he is suffering so much
And I don't know myself
The pain has caused the singer to lose a sense of himself
And I don't give my enemies peace
The singer vows not to show any weakness or vulnerability and not to give his enemies the satisfaction of seeing him suffer
She turns us away
Society can be unsympathetic to those who are suffering and turn a blind eye to their plight
I guess you gotta learn to love your enemy
The singer believes that the only way to overcome pain and suffering is by developing inner strength and resilience
Learn to love your enemy
One must learn to channel their negative energy into positive action and use their pain to fuel their strength
Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.