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sonora
Love Equals Death Lyrics
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My trust was cheated
I almost gave my soul away
Friends turned to demons
Girlfriends talked of suicide
Who do I believe in?
Wide awake, still dreaming
To break these chains that hold me here
I must rise and face my fears
Light a fire so I can see
This inner silence won't bury me
It's cold in this heart 'cause it's so real
There's a cold device that pumps this blood
Voices in my head are screaming
Set yourself free
From the enemy and these hollow souls
That are surrounding me
Trapped in a corner
Back up against the wall
I gotta rise before I fall
Passions race through these veins
As cold tear drops fall
Light a fire so I can see
This inner silence won't bury me
It's cold in this heart 'cause it's so real
There's a cold device that pumps this blood
This heart's been dragged around
My trust was cheated
I almost gave my soul away
Friends turned to demons
Girlfriends talked of suicide
Who do I believe in?
Light a fire so I can see
This inner silence won't bury me
It's cold in this heart 'cause it's so real
There's a cold device that pumps this blood
It's cold in this dying soul
The lyrics to Love Equals Death's song Sonora speak to a sense of betrayal and disillusionment that the singer has experienced, both in terms of personal relationships and the wider world. The repeated refrain about a "cold device that pumps this blood" serves as a metaphor for the feeling of emotional numbness that comes from being let down by those we trust, as well as the sense of emptiness that can result from trying to navigate a world that can be indifferent or hostile to our desires and needs.
The song's verses also express a desire to break free from the limitations and constraints that are holding the singer back. They feel trapped and isolated, but also aware that they must push past their own fears and insecurities in order to find a way out. The image of "passions racing through these veins" and "cold tear drops" falling suggests that the singer is grappling with intense emotions that are both painful and potentially transformative.
Overall, Sonora is a powerful and emotionally charged song that deals with themes of betrayal, disillusionment, and the struggle to find meaning and hope in a world that can seem hostile and indifferent. Through its raw and visceral lyrics, it speaks to the difficulties of navigating complex relationships and the complex emotions that come with them, while also offering a sense of hope that it is possible to break free from our fears and limitations and find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
This heart's been dragged around
My emotions have been through a lot of pain.
My trust was cheated
Someone I trusted lied to me.
I almost gave my soul away
I was very close to losing myself completely.
Friends turned to demons
People I thought were friends became hurtful and negative influences in my life.
Girlfriends talked of suicide
My partners expressed suicidal thoughts, making me feel helpless.
Who do I believe in?
I am struggling to find people I can truly trust.
Wide awake, still dreaming
Even though I am alert, I feel like I am in a daze.
Reality's deceiving me
I cannot distinguish what is real in my life.
To break these chains that hold me here
I need to escape the negative things that are holding me back.
I must rise and face my fears
To move forward, I need to confront my anxieties.
Light a fire so I can see
I need something to inspire me so I can find my way out of this darkness.
This inner silence won't bury me
The quiet inside cannot consume me; I need to push through it.
It's cold in this heart 'cause it's so real
The honesty of reality can be tough to bear.
There's a cold device that pumps this blood
Something that should feel warm and alive feels mechanized and unfeeling.
Voices in my head are screaming
My thoughts and emotions are overwhelming me.
Set yourself free
I need to find my own way out of this pain.
From the enemy and these hollow souls
I need to remove myself from negative influences and people who lack empathy.
That are surrounding me
These hurtful people and situations are inescapable.
Trapped in a corner
I feel powerless, with nowhere to go or no one to turn to.
Back up against the wall
I am in a desperate place with no other options.
I gotta rise before I fall
I need to act quickly or I am going to hit rock bottom.
Passions race through these veins
My strong emotions overpower me.
As cold tear drops fall
My sadness overcomes me.
It's cold in this dying soul
My spirit is struggling and in a dark place.
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