The Ritual
K-A-Z Lyrics
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Blisters upon the stone
Pulsating with such a hunger
For something
And motions more akin to bursting
Just to stabilize
I tread these hallowed piles
Discarded flesh
Disperse their blood to vials
Methodically redistributed
Not one drop more
Reintroduction of the dregs
The shell abhors
Clairvoyant through bedrock
Ah
What shall this ritual confide in me
I feel the rocks beneath
Contorting
Ah
The shallow gasps of life
Violently spewing forth
The knife
I clutch and introduce new blood
Slowly earth begins to turn and grind
Against the bones of old
Of old
Mouth that folds into
An eager O
That churning
It strives to pull life
to a bleeding sway
Dancing glade
Gnaw and splay
Sludge into into my shoulder blades
My compass
Masticate
Compression
Mash and grate
I take the mantle
Of its keeper
Qualm its cries of
Pain
Ah
What shall this ritual confide in me
I feel the rocks beneath
Contorting
Ah
The shallow gasps of life
Violently spewing forth
The knife
I clutch and introduce new blood
The lyrics of K-A-Z's song "The Ritual" convey a dark and unsettling imagery, describing a disturbing and possibly violent ritual that takes place within a corrupted environment. The opening lines, "I've witnessed the soil corrupting / Blisters upon the stone," suggest a decay or contamination that is infecting the surroundings.
The following lines, "Pulsating with such a hunger / For something / And motions more akin to bursting / Just to stabilize," introduce a sense of urgency and desperation. It seems as though the corrupted environment is craving or searching for something to stabilize itself, with movements that are intense and on the verge of exploding.
The lyrics then delve into the singer's actions within this ritual. They tread upon piles of discarded flesh and emulsify the blood into vials, redistributing it meticulously. This suggests a macabre practice of taking the remains of the dead and using them to sustain or rejuvenate this corrupted environment. It is emphasized that not a drop more is permitted, as the reintegration of the dregs is detested by the shell (the corrupted environment).
The subsequent verses continue to portray the intensity of the ritual. The singer possesses a clairvoyant ability to perceive truths hidden beneath the bedrock, and they express anticipation for what the ritual will reveal to them. As they introduce new blood, there is a sense of transformation and earth turning and grinding against the bones of the past. The imagery of a mouth folding into an eager "O" suggests a thirst or desire to consume life, symbolizing a voracious appetite for vitality.
The singer takes on the role of the ritual's keeper and suppresses any discomfort or pain that may arise. They seek to appease the cries of anguish and act as a guardian of this unsettling practice. The use of words like "masticate," "compression," "mash," and "grate" further emphasize the violent nature of the ritual, evoking imagery of forceful manipulation.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Ritual" encapsulate a dark and mysterious ceremony taking place within a corrupted and unstable environment. It explores themes of decay, desperation, and the lengths one might go to sustain or rejuvenate that which is on the verge of collapse.
Line by Line Meaning
I've witnessed the soil corrupting
I have observed the ground becoming tainted and polluted
Blisters upon the stone
Painful bubbles forming on the hard surface
Pulsating with such a hunger
Throbbing intensely, craving for something
For something
Desiring an unknown entity or experience
And motions more akin to bursting
Movements resembling imminent explosion
Just to stabilize
In order to find balance and stability
I tread these hallowed piles
I walk upon sacred mounds
Discarded flesh
Abandoned bodies
Emulsified
Blended together, mixed thoroughly
Disperse their blood to vials
Scatter their blood into small containers
Methodically redistributed
Carefully and systematically distributed
Not one drop more
No additional amount
Reintroduction of the dregs
Bringing back the remnants
The shell abhors
The outer covering detests it
Clairvoyant through bedrock
Having an intuitive understanding through solid rock
Ah
Exclamation expressing realization or understanding
What shall this ritual confide in me
What secrets or knowledge will this ceremony reveal to me
I feel the rocks beneath
I sense the presence of the stones below
Contorting
Twisting and distorting
The shallow gasps of life
The feeble breaths of existence
Violently spewing forth
Forcefully erupting and projecting
The knife
The tool used for cutting or piercing
I clutch and introduce new blood
I tightly hold and bring in fresh blood
Slowly earth begins to turn and grind
Gradually, the ground starts rotating and crushing
Against the bones of old
Colliding with the ancient skeletal remains
Of old
From the past, long ago
Mouth that folds into
A mouth that forms
An eager O
A wide and excited opening
That churning
The process of mixing and moving forcefully
It strives to pull life to a bleeding sway
It endeavors to attract and control life, causing it to bleed and sway
Dancing glade
A lively clearing in a forest
Gnaw and splay
Bite and spread apart
Sludge into my shoulder blades
Thick, muddy substance merging with my shoulder bones
My compass
My guide or direction
Masticate
Chew and grind
Compression
The act of squeezing and compacting
Mash and grate
Crush and shred
I take the mantle of its keeper
I assume the role of its guardian
Qualm its cries of pain
Soothe and calm its expressions of suffering
Ah
Exclamation expressing realization or understanding
What shall this ritual confide in me
What secrets or knowledge will this ceremony reveal to me
I feel the rocks beneath
I sense the presence of the stones below
Contorting
Twisting and distorting
Ah
Exclamation expressing realization or understanding
The shallow gasps of life
The feeble breaths of existence
Violently spewing forth
Forcefully erupting and projecting
The knife
The tool used for cutting or piercing
I clutch and introduce new blood
I tightly hold and bring in fresh blood
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jake Bratton, Joseph Barone, Kenyatta Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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