Animus
One Starving Day Lyrics


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Of emptiness that we rot. locust arose from our throats. i feel you bleeding in my dreams. narrow is desire. my arms. withered as womb. the law of life. the law of love. the law in your eyes. the will to power




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Animus by One Starving Day delve into the themes of emptiness, decay, and the power of the will to conquer. The opening line "of emptiness that we rot" speaks to the metaphorical rotting of the soul, the decay of our essence as we strive through life. This is further emphasized in the second line, "locust arose from our throats," a vivid image of the dark emotions brewing within us. The next line, "I feel you bleeding in my dreams," adds to the melancholic and haunting tone of the song, as the singer experiences the pain of losing someone close to them. The line "narrow is desire" speaks to the futility of our desires and the limits we put on what we truly want.


The lines "my arms, withered as womb" convey a sense of hopelessness and helplessness in the face of life's challenges. The singer feels weak and incapable, akin to a withered womb that can no longer bear life. The recurring mention of laws in the subsequent lines, specifically "the law of life" and "the law of love," alludes to the inevitability of certain things in life, including death and heartbreak. The last line, "the will to power," is a nod to the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, who believed that the ultimate goal in life was to exercise one's own power and achieve greatness.


Line by Line Meaning

Of emptiness that we rot.
We decay in emptiness.


locust arose from our throats.
We speak with infestation.


i feel you bleeding in my dreams.
Your pain haunts me even in sleep.


narrow is desire.
The craving is limited.


my arms.
The limbs I possess.


withered as womb.
They are barren and lifeless.


the law of life.
The governing principle of existence.


the law of love.
The guiding rule of affection.


the law in your eyes.
The order reflected in your gaze.


the will to power.
The yearning for dominance.




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