BLOOD
Mark Clennon Lyrics

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You wanna start a fight
That takes us through the night into the other side.
I can see it in your eyes, it's going down tonight.
I can see it in your eyes, it's going down tonight.

I know you're tired but these bedroom walls Have armed you for a fight.
I know you wanna see me opened up
Bleeding love tonight.

I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.
I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.
I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.
I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.

You want a peaceful heart
But don't know how to look beyond your battle scars.
I can see it in your eyes, it's going down tonight.
I can see it in your eyes, it's going down tonight.

I know you're tired but these bedroom walls Have armed you for a fight.
I know you wanna see me opened up
Bleeding love tonight.

I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.
I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.
I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.
I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.

Move slowly.
Let's make this right.
In the moment,
Why must we fight?

All you need is love
All you need is love
All you need is love
All you need is love
All you need is love

I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.
I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.
I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.
I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.
I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.

I know that you want blood.
I'll give you blood.

Overall Meaning

The song "Blood" by Mark Clennon seems to be about a relationship that is rife with tension and conflict. The first verse talks about the desire for a fight, and how it's going to happen that night. The lyrics suggest that the other person involved is itching for a battle, and has been preparing for it in some way. The line "I know you wanna see me opened up/Bleeding love tonight" implies a sort of violent emotional outburst, where the singer will be vulnerable and reveal their deepest feelings - even if they are painful.

The chorus repeats the phrase "I know that you want blood/I'll give you blood," which could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be taken literally, as the singer offering to physically bleed for the other person's satisfaction. More likely, however, the lyrics are referring to the idea of emotional bloodshed; the fight that the other person wants will be metaphorical, but just as damaging. The singer is willing to go through with it anyway, perhaps because they believe it's necessary to move past the conflict and onto a healthier state of being.

The second verse is a bit more poignant, with the singer acknowledging the other person's "battle scars" and desire for a peaceful heart. They seem to understand that this person has gone through some trauma or difficulty that has left them wounded, and that they don't know how to heal from it. The idea of "bedroom walls" being used as a kind of armor is interesting, as it implies that the conflict between the two is intimately connected to their physical relationship. In essence, the song is describing a relationship that is both passionate and destructive.

Line by Line Meaning

You wanna start a fight That takes us through the night into the other side. I can see it in your eyes, it's going down tonight. I can see it in your eyes, it's going down tonight.
You are looking for a fight that will carry on through the night and into new territory. I can tell by the look in your eyes that you are planning to start something tonight.

I know you're tired but these bedroom walls Have armed you for a fight. I know you wanna see me opened up Bleeding love tonight.
I understand that you are tired, but the walls of this bedroom make you feel like you are ready for a confrontation. You want me to open up to you and be vulnerable, but this would cause me pain.

You want a peaceful heart But don't know how to look beyond your battle scars. I can see it in your eyes, it's going down tonight. I can see it in your eyes, it's going down tonight.
You desire inner peace, but you are not sure how to find it because of your past hurts. Regardless, I can tell that you are still preparing to start a fight tonight.

Move slowly. Let's make this right. In the moment, Why must we fight?
We should take our time and make sure that we resolve our issues properly. There is no need to engage in a physical fight when we could talk things through.

All you need is love All you need is love All you need is love All you need is love All you need is love
Instead of fighting, we should focus on love and building a stronger connection between us. Love is all we really need.

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