This Corrosion
Lambchop Lyrics
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Gimme something that I missed (Gimme the ring)
A hand to hold, wild and what it seems(Gimme the ring)
Kill the king with love is the law
And the wheel turn round... (Gimme the ring)
Gimme dream child
And do you hear me call? (Gimme the ring)
On the loan and on the level
Sing dream child
And do you hear at all?
(Sing)
(Sing)
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing...
Gimme siren, child and do you hear me?
Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
Sing, child, of right and wrong
Gimme things that don't last long
Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
(Sing)
(Sing)
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing...
On days like this
In times like these
I feel an animal deep inside
Heel to haunch on bended knees
Living on if and if I tried
Somebody send me... please...
Dream wars and a ticket to seem
Giving out and in
Selling the don't belong
Well, what do you say
D'you have a word for Giving Away?
Got a song for me?
(Sing)
(Sing)
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing...
I got nothing to say I ain't said before
I bled all I can, I won't bleed no more
I don't need no one to understand
Why the blood run hold
The hired hand
On heart
Hand of God
Floodland and Driven Apart
Run cold
Turn
Cold
Burn
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
The song is called "This Corrosion" by Lambchop. The lyrics speak of a longing for something elusive, a yearning for connection and passion. The opening lines, "Gimme the ring, kissed and told, Gimme something that I missed (Gimme the ring), A hand to hold, wild and what it seems (Gimme the ring)," are a plea for an intangible connection, a "ring" that symbolizes a kind of completeness, but one that is fleeting and hard to define. The line, "Kill the king with love is the law," is a metaphor for destroying the old way of doing things, the old structures that hold us back, and replacing them with new, more loving ones. The song is pleading for a new kind of love, a more open, passionate, and compassionate kind of love.
The chorus, "Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me," is a call to action. It's a plea for people to wake up, to see the world around them with new eyes, to break down old barriers and start anew. The song's repeated use of the word "sing" reinforces this idea of communication, of speaking out and singing our truth.
The last verse speaks of feeling at odds with the world and searching for something to fill the void. "On days like this, in times like these, I feel an animal deep inside, Heel to haunch on bended knees, Living on if and if I tried." The animal inside is a metaphor for our raw, unbridled emotions, the parts of ourselves that we sometimes try to suppress. At the end of the verse, the singer asks for a song, a connection, anything to fill the endless emptiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme the ring, kissed and told
I want the promise of commitment that comes with a ring, with the assurance that it is genuine and not just talk
Gimme something that I missed (Gimme the ring)
Give me something that I have overlooked or lost, specifically the ring that symbolizes long-term commitment
A hand to hold, wild and what it seems(Gimme the ring)
I seek a connection with someone who is spontaneous and unpredictable but genuine, which the ring would symbolize
Kill the king with love is the law
And the wheel turn round... (Gimme the ring)
The power of love can conquer all, removing oppressive forces that seek to control and dominate others; and with the cyclical nature of life, what goes around will come around, so I want the ring that symbolizes this love
Gimme dream child
And do you hear me call? (Gimme the ring)
I want to realize my hopes and dreams through having children with someone I love, and I hope they are listening to my plea for commitment
On the loan and on the level
...Still on the floor (Gimme the ring)
Despite trying to be honest and fair in my dealings, I am still struggling and would like to find some stability through commitment symbolized by the ring
Sing dream child
And do you hear at all?
I am still hoping that my plea for commitment is heard and that my dreams will be realized
Gimme siren, child and do you hear me?
I want the attention and allure of someone who is captivating and intriguing, and I hope they are paying attention to me
Sing, child, of right and wrong
Gimme things that don't last long
Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
I want someone who is not afraid to speak out about what is just and unjust, and who appreciates the fleeting beauty of life; and I hope they are listening to my plea for attention
On days like this
In times like these
I feel an animal deep inside
Heel to haunch on bended knees
Living on if and if I tried
Somebody send me... please...
In difficult times, I feel a primal energy inside me that makes me feel vulnerable and submissive; and I am struggling to survive, so I am calling out for help and support
Dream wars and a ticket to seem
Giving out and in
Selling the don't belong
Well, what do you say
D'you have a word for Giving Away?
Got a song for me?
I am grappling with issues of authenticity and identity, feeling like a fraud who is selling out rather than being true to myself; and I am asking others for guidance or inspiration
I got nothing to say I ain't said before
I bled all I can, I won't bleed no more
I don't need no one to understand
Why the blood run hold
The hired hand
On heart
Hand of God
Floodland and Driven Apart
Run cold
Turn
Cold
Burn
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
I am exhausted from trying to explain myself, having given all I possibly can, and I have realized that I don't need others to understand me; the emotional turmoil I have experienced has made me feel like an outsider, with my heart in the hands of others; I feel disconnected from the divine and from others, with a sense of coldness and disassociation; but I hope to find healing and comfort like that of a healing hand.
(Sing)
(Sing)
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing...
Despite all the struggles and confusion I am facing, I am still asking for someone to sing to me the song of corrosion, which may offer some solace or meaning to my situation.
Contributed by Violet D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hanns Wipf
probably (in this version) one of the best songs ever. it was already my favorite from the sisters. but this makes me speachless every time. goes under my skin.
RB
@bertptrs Great comment. Stefan is a friend of mine, as it happens.
bertptrs
check Heartland by 'Kiss the anus of a black cat'.
Mint Motherlode
2 bands from such different periods of my life, brought together through excellent writing and performing skills. A joy to find :)
Long23
Excellent job - you caught the mood of the Sisters, Lambchop, and the song all in one video. Thanks - I'll be watching this again and again.
hBPMmusic
I'm a huge fan of Sisters and this is awesome!!
rockhag
How come I've never heard this Sisters cover before now? It's bloody mint.
koookeee
Heard this one the radio once. A devout fan of Eldridge myself, I believe this careful, soft interpretation captures the strength of the original even more so. Thanks for posting!
Nigel Blockhead
Best Sisters cover so far, cheers guys. Brilliant
David Roberts Photography
Excellent interpretation of a favourite song from my teenage years.