Addiction
Kill Switch... Klick Lyrics
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Eyes twitch retain a sentimental something
Looked lorn and we burned and burned
I was a cinder body soul in my dreams
Breakdown amidst the mixtures
Avoid addictive plea
Responding disillusion
Describe why nails enclose me
Eating so evenly
There exists a lot of reasons
To support fatality
Abstinence possessed hardly what you think it is
Hearts beat positive provided there's progress
Ignorance does insist of the right coffin
Took some food offered me can't see myself
Drank the wine wished the feverish burst of terror
Breakdown amidst the mixtures
Avoid addictive plea
Insist that nothing happened
Chilled bloodless fatigue
Recharge with bitterness
Fanatics beckoning
Mistook a look impassioned
Absorbed with clarity
Consciousness drifts away
Discarded memory
Packaged shelf life bad display
Breakdown amidst the mixtures
Avoid addictive plea
Excessive near romances
Comfort is treachery
So pound the nails in tight
Eyes screaming out of sight
Against a grain like curtain
Unbearably alive
The song "Addiction" by Kill Switch... Klick is a haunting exploration of the struggles of addiction. The first verse opens with the singer revealing that they talk in their sleep and retain a sentimental attachment to something, though it's not clear what. They describe feeling burned and consumed, reduced to a cinder in their dreams. The chorus repeats the lines "Breakdown amidst the mixtures, avoid addictive plea," emphasizing the singer's efforts to resist the temptation of addiction.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's mental state, describing nails that enclose them and their struggle to be free. They acknowledge that there are many reasons to support "fatality," or a lack of hope, and that abstinence is not as simple as it may seem. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's determination to avoid addiction.
The final verse contemplates the concept of consciousness drifting away, and the disappointment of a discarded memory. The singer rejects the notion of finding comfort in excessive near-romances and urges the listener to pound the nails in tight, screaming eyes be damned, and acknowledging that life can be unbearably alive. Overall, "Addiction" is a poignant and raw look at the complexities of addiction and the struggle to resist its pull.
Line by Line Meaning
Desperate deranged talking in my sleep again
I feel troubled and insane, my mind is restless and I can't sleep.
Eyes twitch retain a sentimental something
My eyes twitch with emotion, holding onto some past feeling.
Looked lorn and we burned and burned
We looked lonely and sad, caught in a cycle of destruction.
I was a cinder body soul in my dreams
In my dreams, I am burned out and broken, both physically and spiritually.
Breakdown amidst the mixtures
I am experiencing a crisis while dealing with many different substances.
Avoid addictive plea
I need to resist the urge to indulge in addictive substances.
Responding disillusion
I am reacting to a feeling of disappointment and confusion.
Encrusted cruelty
There is a hardness and brutality that has built up over time.
Describe why nails enclose me
I need to understand why I feel trapped and constrained.
Eating so evenly
I am consuming substances regularly and in a controlled manner.
There exists a lot of reasons
There are many factors contributing to my current situation.
To support fatality
These factors may ultimately lead to my downfall.
Abstinence possessed hardly what you think it is
Refraining from substances is not as easy as it may seem.
Hearts beat positive provided there's progress
As long as I am making progress, I can feel some positivity in my life.
Ignorance does insist of the right coffin
Denial of the problem may lead to a deadly fate.
Took some food offered me can't see myself
I consumed something, but cannot recognize or accept myself in the process.
Drank the wine wished the feverish burst of terror
I drank alcohol, hoping for a burst of intense feeling.
Insist that nothing happened
I am denying the negative effects of my actions and substances.
Chilled bloodless fatigue
I am exhausted and worn out, with a feeling of emptiness.
Recharge with bitterness
I am trying to rejuvenate myself with something bitter or unpleasant.
Fanatics beckoning
There are people urging me towards addiction or destructive behavior.
Mistook a look impassioned
I misunderstood the intensity of someone's gaze or intention.
Absorbed with clarity
I am focused and clear-headed, but also very absorbed in something.
Consciousness drifts away
My awareness is slipping and I am losing consciousness.
Discarded memory
I am forgetting things and letting go of memories.
Packaged shelf life bad display
I am feeling like a product on a shelf, with a limited lifespan and flaws on display.
Excessive near romances
I am engaging in too many relationships, potentially of a romantic nature.
Comfort is treachery
Feeling too comfortable and secure can be dangerous and lead to complacency.
So pound the nails in tight
I need to secure and lock away the things that may harm me.
Eyes screaming out of sight
I am overwhelmed and feeling like I cannot cope or handle what I am seeing.
Against a grain like curtain
I am going against my natural tendencies or desires, like pushing through a barrier or obstacle.
Unbearably alive
Despite the pain and difficulty, I am still alive and must face everything I am experiencing.
Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.