released "Cut the Cord," also on Aspyr.
Muse
Knife In The Water Lyrics
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Your music, your talk and your sound have turned so sour and unpleasant.
You're hiding in depth underground. You're a coward with no chicken feathers.
Your meaning is cloaked and it's turned, your head resounds stormy weather.
Well you'd better go have you a talk with your muse,
She might give you an answer, might give you a clue.
She's standing outside of your kitchen door,
She might not hear you, might not know you anymore.
Pacific received even colder.
The midwest on down through the gulf,
Won't sandblast the chip from your shoulder.
So touch, touch, outside of the door,
You hear it's so empty inside.
Well pride that's welling so deep within you once conquered your turn to divide.
The lyrics of Knife In The Water's "Muse" present a scathing critique of a person who has become repulsive to the singer, with their music, talk, and sound turning "sour and unpleasant." The singer's hatred for this person is so intense that they feel the word "hatred" itself is too weak to describe it. The subject of the song is in hiding, underground, and portrayed as a coward with no feathers, hiding behind their cloaked meanings, and surrounded by stormy weather.
The chorus urges the subject to talk to their muse, hoping they will get an answer or a clue to their current situation, though the singer doubts the muse knows or will recognize the subject anymore. The following lines address the subject's failed attempts to make a mark in different regions, from which he has turned away, or even received worse reception, alluding to feelings of insecurity, pride, and failure.
Overall, "Muse" is a lyrical critique of someone who has lost their way in life, surrounded by hostility and uncertainty, unable to find the inspiration needed to put things back on track. The song touches upon themes of disillusionment, bitterness, and the pressure of creative inspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
Well hatred is too weak a word for the feeling I hold in your presence.
Your behavior is so despicable that even the most intense feeling of hatred would be an understatement to describe my emotions in your presence.
Your music, your talk and your sound have turned so sour and unpleasant.
The things that used to be enjoyable about you, such as your music, speech, and general demeanor, have become repulsive and unpalatable.
You're hiding in depth underground. You're a coward with no chicken feathers.
Your evasiveness and lack of courage to face confrontation have led to your avoidance and absence.
Your meaning is cloaked and it's turned, your head resounds stormy weather.
Your message and intentions have become ambiguous and unclear. You seem preoccupied with inner turmoil and negativity.
Well you'd better go have you a talk with your muse,
It would be in your best interest to have a conversation with your source of inspiration or creativity.
She might give you an answer, might give you a clue.
Your muse could potentially provide valuable insight or guidance.
She's standing outside of your kitchen door,
Your source of inspiration is present and accessible, but you may have to make an effort to connect with it.
She might not hear you, might not know you anymore.
There is a possibility that your muse may not be receptive to you, or may not recognize the person that you have become.
Atlantic has turned you away.
You have been rejected or abandoned by people or opportunities on the East Coast.
Pacific received even colder.
You have received even less warmth or support on the West Coast.
The midwest on down through the gulf,
You have also been met with apathy or rejection in the central and southern regions of the country.
Won't sandblast the chip from your shoulder.
No external force or location will remove the attitude or grudge you carry with you.
So touch, touch, outside of the door,
Attempt to connect or reach out to something outside of your usual comfort zone.
You hear it's so empty inside.
Despite reaching out, you may still feel unfulfilled or lacking.
Well pride that's welling so deep within you once conquered your turn to divide.
Your overwhelming sense of pride and ego has caused you to push people away and divide yourself from others.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: E LATUMETEN, J KNOOP, MANUEL HUGAS, WIBOUD BURKENS
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