Bitter Metallic Side
Kalmah Lyrics


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And life goes on with harmony
Day after day those same routines
And lifetime filled with happiness
The most greatest joy

So great is the sea so small your boat
But you don´t know if you don´t row
And so great is the sky above your blue eyes
But you can´t see behind the lies

In the smallest crack of your life´s track
Is a chance for me to attack
Now the time is right for you to say
Your last goodbyes

Face yourself, your own dreams
I am your real demon hidden in your mind
I´ll show you my own world, I´ll take you down to the
Bitter metallic side

You´re lying next to me and you´re too good to me
And I think you know I can´t let you go

Bitter
But don´t throw away your last coin
I have to do this all my own




I only want you to know
I´m buried deep down in your soul

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Kalmah's song "Bitter Metallic Side" describe the monotonous routine of life which often leads to a sense of contentment and happiness. However, the song takes a dark turn as the lyrics suggest that there is a demon lurking in the mind of the singer, waiting in the smallest crack of their life's track to attack. The chorus warns the listener to "face yourself" and confront their darkest desires because the bitter reality lies beneath the surface.


The metaphor of the sea and the sky highlights the unknown depths of the human psyche, suggesting that we are capable of both good and evil. The lines "You're lying next to me and you're too good to me" hint at a deeper, darker desire for control and possession, which the singer struggles to suppress. The lyrics suggest that the demon within is buried deep in the soul of the singer, and they cannot be easily rid of it.


Overall, "Bitter Metallic Side" is a warning to confront one's inner demons and not to become complacent in the happiness of routine. The song has a haunting intensity that forces the listener to confront the possibility of their own darkness.


Line by Line Meaning

And life goes on with harmony
Life seems to flow effortlessly


Day after day those same routines
Every day is monotonous and uneventful


And lifetime filled with happiness
This life is full of countless moments of joy


The most greatest joy
True ecstasy


So great is the sea so small your boat
The world is vast and our existence is insignificant


But you don´t know if you don´t row
We must venture out of our comfort zone to gain new experiences and knowledge


And so great is the sky above your blue eyes
The universe is immense and skies are vast


But you can´t see behind the lies
However, the truth is often obscured from our view


In the smallest crack of your life´s track
Even the smallest opportunity can be exploited


Is a chance for me to attack
The slightest opening can lead to disastrous consequences


Now the time is right for you to say
The moment has come for you to bid farewell


Your last goodbyes
To say goodbye forever


Face yourself, your own dreams
Confront the reality of your own desires


I am your real demon hidden in your mind
I am your innermost fears and doubts


I´ll show you my own world, I´ll take you down to the
I will reveal to you the truth


Bitter metallic side
The harsh, unforgiving reality


You´re lying next to me and you´re too good to me
You are beside me and I cherish your presence


And I think you know I can´t let you go
But I am unable to let go of my darker impulses


Bitter
The reality is harsh and unkind


But don´t throw away your last coin
Do not leave yourself completely destitute


I have to do this all my own
I must bear the burden of my actions alone


I only want you to know
I only want you to understand


I´m buried deep down in your soul
I am your deepest, darkest thoughts and impulses




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTTI JOHANNES KOKKO, JANNE TAPANI KUSMIN, MARCO SNECK, PEKKA TAPIO KOKKO, TIMO JUHANI LEHTINEN

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