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MTV2 Headbanger's Ball- The Revenge Disc 1/Mastodon Lyrics

I think that someone is trying to kill me
The singer feels paranoid and believes that someone is out to harm them.

Infecting my blood and destroying my mind
The perceived threat is so severe that it is affecting the singer's physical and mental health.

No man of the flesh could ever stop me
The singer is confident and feels that they cannot be defeated by mere mortals.

The fight for this fish is a fight to the death
The stakes are high, and the artist is willing to risk everything to achieve their goal.

White whale, holy grail
The white whale represents the artist's elusive goal, and they view it as a sacred and worthy pursuit.

What remorseless emperor commands me
The singer feels like they are being forced into action by an inexorable force, like an emperor with no sense of mercy.

I no longer govern my soul
The singer feels like they have given up control over their own life and are being propelled by external forces.

I am completely immersed in darkness
The artist feels consumed by their pursuit, and they have no interest in anything else.

As I turn my body away from the sun
The artist is so focused on their goal that they are not interested in anything else, even the beautiful light of the sun.

Split your lungs with blood and thunder
The artist is urging their listeners to fully commit and give it their all in the pursuit of their goal, even if it means becoming physically exhausted.

When you see the white whale
The white whale is the ultimate prize, and the singer encourages their listeners to keep an ever-watchful eye out for it.

Break your backs and crack your oars men
The artist is urging their listeners to work hard and endure physical hardship in the quest for the white whale.

If you wish to prevail
The singer emphasizes that reaching the white whale is a difficult task, but it's worth it, and the ones who persevere will succeed.

This ivory leg is what propels me
The singer is referring to the harpoon as the tool that keeps them moving forward in their quest.

Harpoons thrust in the sky
The harpoons being lifted up represent the singer's determination and the action they're willing to take to reach their goals.

Aim directly for his crooked brow
The artist is urging their fellow hunters to go for a direct, head-on strike that will be sure to deliver a fatal blow.

And look him straight in the eye
The artist is urging their fellow hunters to confront the white whale head-on and not to be afraid of it, to stand up against it.

White whale, holy grail
The white whale represents the ultimate goal, and the singer views it as something that is holy and worth pursuing tirelessly.