Seven Days
Minds Eye Lyrics
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Let you know what kind of monster I am
Taking life, that is the only gift
Of which I have been blessed with
Always disguised, even your eyes they lie
I have carried on for centuries
Taking orders from the men of the light
I'm greedy you know
11 bags of cash
Blood money barely touched
I she'd a tear
I didn't know I had them
Last time I cried it was for fear
Those memories I thought I've long forgotten
Haunt me at night, like the howling winds outside
Killing is how I stay alive
Just like your lord created earth in seven days
That's what I have, no second more to mark my pray
I am the wolf and they are sheep, easy to tame
There's no crime
In praying for time
Seven Days
A mission to detain democracy
In a land where a red rose makes the rules
I hope this other half enjoyed the flick
At the cinema show
No guard in sight, the stairs, a freedom path
I she'd a tear
I didn't know I had them
Last time I cried it was for fear
Those memories I thought I've long forgotten
Haunt me at night, like the howling winds outside
Killing is how I stay alive
Just like your lord created earth in seven days
That's what I have, no second more to mark my pray
I am the wolf and they are sheep, easy to tame
There's no crime
In praying for time
Seven Days
One shot's enough for a red rose to wither
[Spoken:]
How straight is your spine after I'm done
Let the angels cry and carry you home
Sleep like a stone, your time here is done
In time I will dance on your grave
In time I will dance
Condemn me
I'm guilty
Candles blow out when you're near
Just like your lord created earth in seven days
That's what I have, no second more to mark my pray
I am the wolf and they are sheep, easy to tame
There's no crime
In praying for time
Seven Days
I know you
Despise you
But I need your help
The lyrics of Minds Eye's song "Seven Days" are about a hitman reflecting on his life and the crimes he has committed. He starts off by saying he wants to clear his conscience and reveal the kind of monster he is. He admits that taking life is the only gift he has been blessed with and that he always disguises himself to blend in with society. He has been doing this for centuries, taking orders from the men of the light and always making sure he is paid enough. He is greedy and has amassed a lot of blood money, which barely touches him. He sheds a tear, which is unusual for him, and he realizes that killing is how he stays alive.
The chorus compares the hitman's actions to the seven days it took for the Lord to create the Earth. He knows he only has seven days to carry out his missions and that he is the wolf preying on sheep who are easy to tame. He is praying for time so that he can continue with his life of crime. The second verse is about a specific mission he is carrying out to detain democracy in a land where a red rose makes the rules. He is reflecting on how easy it was to carry out this mission, and he sheds a tear, haunted by memories he thought he had long forgotten. He knows that in time, he will dance on the grave of his victims.
Overall, the lyrics are introspective, delving into the mindset of someone who takes lives for a living. The hitman acknowledges what he has become and the fact that he is a monster. The comparison to the creation of the world in seven days highlights the temporary nature of his existence and the fact that he has a finite amount of time to carry out his missions. The haunting melody of the song adds to the melancholic tone of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm here to clear my conscience for a while
I want to be honest with you, at least for a little bit
Let you know what kind of monster I am
I need to confess that I am a killer
Taking life, that is the only gift
I have the ability to take lives, it's my only talent
Of which I have been blessed with
I believe that it's a gift that was given to me from above
Always disguised, even your eyes they lie
I am able to cleverly hide my true identity and even deceive your perceptions
I have carried on for centuries
I've been doing this for so long
Taking orders from the men of the light
I receive my instructions from powerful individuals
Making sure I'm always paid enough
I'm very greedy and always seek large sums for my services
I'm greedy you know
I admit that I am very greedy
11 bags of cash
I recently received a large sum of money
Blood money barely touched
This money is connected to murders I committed with little effort or consequences
I she'd a tear
Unexpectedly, I cried
I didn't know I had them
I am surprised I am able to cry
Last time I cried it was for fear
The last time I cried was because I was afraid
Those memories I thought I've long forgotten
I thought I had forgotten certain things
Haunt me at night, like the howling winds outside
These memories torment me throughout my sleepless nights
Killing is how I stay alive
I continue to live by taking lives
Just like your lord created earth in seven days
I only have a limited time to do what I need to do
That's what I have, no second more to mark my pray
Time is very precious to me and I don't want to waste it
I am the wolf and they are sheep, easy to tame
I am the predator and my victims are easy targets
There's no crime
What I am doing is morally wrong
In praying for time
But I can't help but hope for more time
Seven Days
I only have seven days to do what I need to do
A mission to detain democracy
I am trying to suppress the democratic system
In a land where a red rose makes the rules
I am trying to accomplish this in a place where it's very difficult
I hope this other half enjoyed the flick
I hope that my other associate enjoyed the show
At the cinema show
While we were watching the movie
No guard in sight, the stairs, a freedom path
There were no obstacles and it was easy to escape
One shot's enough for a red rose to wither
It only takes one decisive action to achieve my goal
[Spoken:] How straight is your spine after I'm done
I am going to make sure my actions have a lasting impact
Let the angels cry and carry you home
You will not be missed, and the angels will not mourn you
Sleep like a stone, your time here is done
Your life is over and you will never wake up again
In time I will dance on your grave
I will never forget you and will rejoice over your end
Condemn me
You can condemn me for my actions
I'm guilty
I can't deny my guilt
Candles blow out when you're near
I feel like my actions have drained the light from the world
I know you
I am aware of your existence
Despise you
I don't like you very much
But I need your help
Despite everything, I still need your assistance to continue my mission
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