Breathing Flame Blackended Tongue
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Within our veins run
oceans of black and crimson
fuel for flame and to no end, again,
we swim upstream Now,
we're waterlogged and choke down
litres of oil as it; s air
is waiting to appear
We breathe but a life without is distant memory
You'll see that there' more to me than you think there could be

One match to strike down
Incinerate to the ground
No doubt, you feed off the fallen,
what then?
Cinder and ash now
replace the tongue and face down
you'll never know the air again
I'll watch the furnace die within

We breathe but a life without is distant memory
You'll see that there' more to me than you think there could be

We breathe but a life without is distant memory
You'll see that there' more to me than you think there could be

and treading softly, I can hear the slow intake
(intake)
and then you're here so promptly.
Inhale.
Till then,
just know
that you can make the stomach turn
and soon you'll know just what it is to burn

We breathe but a life without is distant memory
You'll see that there' more to me than you think there could be





We breathe we????
and then you'll see that there' more to me than you think there could be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Breathing Flame Blackened Tongue" by Irrelevant explores the idea of resilience in the face of adversity. The first stanza describes the human condition as an endless struggle to survive against all odds. The reference to "oceans of black and crimson" suggests that blood and oil serve as the life force that keeps us going. The line "we're waterlogged and choke down litres of oil as it's air" paints a picture of a world where even the air we breathe has been contaminated. Despite this bleak reality, the singer asserts that they will continue to swim upstream.


The chorus "We breathe but a life without is distant memory / You'll see that there's more to me than you think there could be" reveals the singer's determination to survive and thrive despite the challenges they face. The second stanza suggests that the destroyer will eventually become the destroyed. The line "one match to strike down / Incinerate to the ground" suggests that those who feed off the fallen will eventually suffer the same fate. The lines "I'll watch the furnace die within" suggest that the singer anticipates a time when the source of destruction will no longer exist.


The concluding stanza suggests that the singer is biding their time and waiting for the opportunity to strike back. The line "and then you're here so promptly / Inhale" suggests that the singer is patiently waiting for their chance to take revenge. The line "soon you'll know just what it is to burn" reinforces this idea. Overall, "Breathing Flame Blackened Tongue" is a powerful song that explores the themes of resilience, survival, and revenge.


Line by Line Meaning

Within our veins run oceans of black and crimson
Our blood is like the vast expanse of the ocean but it is dark and filled with sorrow and pain.


fuel for flame and to no end, again, we swim upstream
Our suffering and hardships give rise to a never-ending cycle of pain and struggles.


Now, we're waterlogged and choke down litres of oil as it's air is waiting to appear
We are drowning in our own despair and hopelessness, and the air we breathe only adds to our misery.


One match to strike down
It only takes one small spark to ignite the destruction that is already brewing within us.


Incinerate to the ground
We are consumed by our own suffering and pain until there is nothing left of us.


No doubt, you feed off the fallen, what then?
Those who thrive on the pain and suffering of others will eventually meet their own demise.


Cinder and ash now replace the tongue
Our words and voice are silenced as our world crumbles to dust.


and face down you'll never know the air again
Once we are broken, we can never fully recover or experience the same sense of hope and freedom we once knew.


I'll watch the furnace die within
We will embrace the end of our suffering and find peace within ourselves.


and treading softly, I can hear the slow intake
We proceed with caution as we try to hold on to the last shreds of hope and strength that we have left.


and then you're here so promptly. Inhale.
Despite our struggles, there is always someone or something that reminds us to keep moving forward and take a breath.


Till then, just know that you can make the stomach turn
Until we find peace and healing, we will continue to experience the painful twists and turns of our journey.


and soon you'll know just what it is to burn
Those who have caused us pain and suffering will eventually face the consequences of their actions.


We breathe but a life without is distant memory
Living without pain and suffering seems like a distant memory for us.


You'll see that there's more to me than you think there could be
Our struggles do not define us, and there is always more to us than meets the eye.


We breathe we????
The line is incomplete/unclear and cannot be interpreted.


and then you'll see that there's more to me than you think there could be
Once you truly understand the extent of our struggles, you will see that we are stronger and more resilient than you could ever imagine.




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