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Johnny X and The Conspiracy Lyrics
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broken hearts and stainless blades
throw it all into an early grave
forgive. forget. regret
all the ways we beat ourselves to death
in the name of stealing one last breath again
your love is misery
halos bent and faded red
the angels are crying her name
forever crying her name
love. I can't hide
Three Year Suicide!
The lyrics to Johnny X and The Conspiracy's song "Three Year Suicide" delve into the subject of heartbreak, regret, and self-destruction. The opening lines depict the unending nature of pain and suffering, represented by broken hearts and stainless blades. The singer acknowledges the destructive behavior that often follows heartbreak, referring to it as throwing oneself into an early grave. The chorus repeats the phrase "Three Year Suicide" which could signify the extended period of enduring this destructive lifestyle.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings of misery and how his love for another person has driven them to this point. The mention of halos that are bent and faded red represents the corrupt nature of love in their lives. The singer then goes on to plead with the heavens to ease the pain of their loss, wishing to erase the memory of the person they were in love with from their mind. The repetition of the phrase "crying her name" signifies the trauma and recurring reminders of the subject's heartbreak.
Overall, "Three Year Suicide" is a powerful set of lyrics that reflect the struggle of heartbreak and the extreme measures individuals take as a result of it. The song explores the regrets and self-destruction that often come with heartbreak and offers a harsh but realistic portrayal of the struggles that many face in the aftermath of a failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Can never stop the way
The path we are on cannot be halted or changed.
broken hearts and stainless blades
Emotional pain and physical harm have left their mark.
throw it all into an early grave
Giving up on life and accepting death as an escape.
forgive. forget. regret
The cycle of hurting oneself and others, feeling bad about it, yet not learning from mistakes.
all the ways we beat ourselves to death
The destructive patterns of behavior and thought that cause self-inflicted harm.
in the name of stealing one last breath again
The desperation to hold onto life, no matter how miserable, just to keep living.
your love is misery
The object of affection only brings suffering.
halos bent and faded red
The purity and goodness of angels have been corrupted and stained by violence and bloodshed.
erase that place where
Trying to forget and erase the memories of a person and the place associated with that person.
the angels are crying her name
The sadness and grief caused by losing someone dear.
forever crying her name
The pain of loss and longing that will never go away.
love. I can't hide
Being unable to conceal or deny the presence of love in one's heart.
Three Year Suicide!
The end of a relationship lasting three years, which led to self-destructive thoughts and actions.
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hatednyc
Wow. I haven't heard this in a decade? I recall seeing them play with Weston in chow hall at Fashion Institute in Manhattan
The Yank
Why is there almost no digital versions of their music. I have all their vinyls but cant get anything on my phone. What am i supposed to do carry around my record player?
Mike Cavallaro
The Psychic Volt vinyl l.p. came with a digital download code.
The Yank
Mike Cavallaro I have it but the site that hosted the download is down
Mike Cavallaro
Ah, sorry, I didn't realize that.