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Ordos Lyrics
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In this cell alone - Without no one else
They say I've got demons in my mind - And they won't come out
They say I've got demons in my mind - And they won't come out
I've lost my mind - And I'll never get out
I've lost my mind - I'm here forever
Got my arms tied to my bed - In this cold white shirt
Just so they can relax - And I won't get myself hurt
I know I got demons in my mind - And they won't come out
I know I got demons in my mind - And they won't come out
I've lost my mind - And I'll never get out
I've lost my mind - I'm here forever
Never get out - Never get out - Never get out - Never get out
I've lost my mind - And I'll never get out
I've lost my mind - And I'll never get out
I'm lost in the darkness, got nowhere to run
My soul is on fire, the end of my time
My inside is burning and I'm turning to
coal. Yes he took my life and he took my soul.
The lyrics of Ordos's song II convey a sense of hopelessness and despair that comes from being trapped in a situation without any hope of escape. The song begins with the singer expressing how they have been stuck in a cell for a long time, all alone. The repetition of the line "They say I've got demons in my mind, and they won't come out" suggests that the singer is struggling with mental health issues, which has led to their confinement. The second verse further accentuates the feeling of helplessness as the singer's arms are tied to the bed, in order to prevent self-harm.
The chorus "I've lost my mind, and I'll never get out" is a haunting reminder of how depression can make people feel trapped in their own minds. The repetition of "never get out" further emphasizes the hopelessness of the situation. The final verse talks about being lost in darkness, with no escape and a soul on fire. The line "he took my life and he took my soul" suggests that someone or something caused the dark thoughts and hopelessness the singer is experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics of II suggest a bleak outlook on life and convey the mental anguish that comes with feeling trapped and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been stuck here for so long - You can't imagine
The singer has been confined to the cell for an extended period, and it's something beyond comprehension for an outsider.
In this cell alone - Without no one else
The singer is completely isolated, and there is no one with whom to communicate and share experiences.
They say I've got demons in my mind - And they won't come out
Others have diagnosed the singer with mental issues but are unable to help them recover or improve their condition.
I've lost my mind - And I'll never get out
The artist's mental state is so deteriorated that there is no hope of recovery or escape from the current circumstances.
Got my arms tied to my bed - In this cold white shirt
The artist is restrained in bed by medical professionals, making it impossible to move freely, and is also dressed in hospital garments - a typical sign of a mentally ill inmate.
Just so they can relax - And I won't get myself hurt
The restraints are meant to calm the singer down and stop them from causing any harm to themselves or others.
Never get out - Never get out - Never get out - Never get out
The idea that the singer is trapped and has no chance of getting out is a pervasive and continuous one.
I'm lost in the darkness, got nowhere to run
The artist is lost in hopelessness, and there seems to be no escape from the mental health issues they face.
My soul is on fire, the end of my time
The artist feels a sense of their life concluding prematurely, and their soul is burning from the emptiness and despair they experience.
My inside is burning and I'm turning to coal.
The artist's mental breakdown is intensified, and they are becoming devoid of emotions and humanity, represented by coal.
Yes, he took my life and he took my soul.
An external force, most likely mental illness, has taken over the singer's life and soul, leaving them in a hopeless, inescapable state of despair and darkness.
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.