Sanctuary
PIG Lyrics


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..Doubting
..Trying
Not to look at the face of the man who is dying
To look for the face of the man who is lying
The ambler gambler is low and loaded
His rusty steed turns to burn into my soul
I hear the cries
My body lies in sanctuary
The long way home I cannot seek
He knows the pain its special place
I know its look I know its face
White silver draws black lines
Bright whites the killing kind
Two wrongs don't make a right
Two blacks don't make a white
Devotion isn't what it seems
The broker of my broken dreams
Hell is all that I see
My cell is my sanctuary
There's a black space where my soul should be
A gaping wound where my heart could be
I feel so low I feel like Christ
I see my head is turning white
The knuckles twisted raw and I'm so empty
And there's no respite
You prey together on the small
Hell-vision shows it every night
The ambler gambler is low and loaded
His rusty steed turns to burn into my soul
I hear the cries
My body lies in sanctuary
The long way home is what I seek




He knows the pain its special place
And I know your face

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to PIG's song "My Sanctuary" describe a scene of doubt, pain, and desolation. The singer seems to be witnessing the death of a man, while also being aware of someone else's lying. The ambler gambler is mentioned several times, presenting himself as a dangerous figure that turns his attention towards the singer's soul. The singer hears the cries and becomes aware of his body lying in sanctuary, a place that could either provide comfort or imprisonment.


The lyrics include a series of contrasts and paradoxical statements, such as "two wrongs don't make a right, two blacks don't make a white" and "the broker of my broken dreams." The singer undergoes a personal struggle with his own sense of devotion, questioning whether it is what it seems. The words "hell" and "cell" are juxtaposed, emphasizing the idea of imprisonment, both physical and psychological.


In the end, the singer seems to be experiencing physical pain, as indicated by the "twisted knuckles" and the white hair. At the same time, he is aware of the judgment he is receiving from others, who prey on him. He longs for the "long way home," which could either signify his escape or his demise.


Line by Line Meaning

Doubting
I am uncertain and hesitant


Trying
I am attempting to do something


Not to look at the face of the man who is dying
I am avoiding the sight of the dying man's face


To look for the face of the man who is lying
Instead, I am searching for the face of the deceitful man


The ambler gambler is low and loaded
The wandering gambler is down on his luck and armed


His rusty steed turns to burn into my soul
His old horse seems to ignite a fiery emotion within me


I hear the cries
I am able to hear the sounds of suffering


My body lies in sanctuary
My physical being is in a safe haven


The long way home I cannot seek
I am unable to find the path back to my comfort zone


He knows the pain its special place
The deceitful man is familiar with sorrow's unique location


I know its look I know its face
I am familiar with the appearance of pain and its source


White silver draws black lines
The contrast of bright silver against dark lines is apparent


Bright whites the killing kind
The brightness can be deadly


Two wrongs don't make a right
Committing another offense will not correct the initial wrongdoing


Two blacks don't make a white
Having two flawed individuals will not create a perfect individual


Devotion isn't what it seems
Passionate dedication can be deceptive


The broker of my broken dreams
The person who destroyed my aspirations


Hell is all that I see
I view my surroundings as chaotic and unpleasant


My cell is my sanctuary
The place where I am confined provides a secure refuge


There's a black space where my soul should be
I feel empty inside, devoid of a soul


A gaping wound where my heart could be
I feel as though there is a large, painful hole where my heart should be


I feel so low I feel like Christ
I am filled with both emotional and physical suffering, as Jesus Christ was


I see my head is turning white
I am becoming prematurely gray due to stress and/or sadness


The knuckles twisted raw and I'm so empty
My fingers are painfully contorted, mirroring my emotional state


And there's no respite
There is no relief from my pain and sadness


You prey together on the small
You and others take advantage of those less powerful than you


Hell-vision shows it every night
I am constantly reminded of this cruelty through my nightmares


He knows the pain its special place
The deceitful man is experienced in the location of pain


And I know your face
I am familiar with the countenance of the deceitful man




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@kisakisakura6663

Sad that the millions of other pigs just like her will never experience this joy.

@gaylegerard3734

@MSL .MSL I haven't,t for forty years. I know some of the sickest, most disgusting farmers on Earth.

@ssneakyandfriends1626

677.6 million*
true but um.
you try doin that. dogs and cats, horses, and other common pets are fuckin lucky, cause everyone's willing to house them and its easy to find houses for them. hec chickens are also somewhat just as easy.
not with pigs and cows, which require much more dedication than a cat or dog.
welp, im going to go to vegihuman hell for these replies am i?

@wosborne5535

@SSneaky And Friends I totally agree with you. Like pigs, cows are really smart too.

@stockwellsantley6606

Awful. Be vegetarian, folks, because farmers are not interested in treating your meal well when it's alive. They're just not.

@cynthiarogers2904

I know.

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@nicolepiechotta9797

Put in a cage for 6yrs by humans & yet she is so gentle and loving towards humans. Brings me to tears. Different on the outside in appearance, within every living being we are all energy. We are here to share the earth and love one another. This beautiful being chooses love despite it's previous circumstances. What an Angel. 💜

@heatherburrell

May every animal get this chance they deserve ❤

@caminosb.1283

Videos like this one and many other Dodo works literally help me survive life and world madness, selfishness, cruelty etc. I'm so moved watching this, thank you for your dedication and thoughtfulness. I'm a low income Senior with all kinds of health issues, and the most animal care I can afford is feeding a couple of elder feral cats who show up waiting for their bowl of food. It's little but it's the best I can do, and it gives me a sense of purpose. If we allow them, animals can bring our goodness out into view like it's shown here. Bless your hearts!

@heatherburrell

Thankyou for being a wonderful and warm person. You are bringing some love and food into their lives, for them it's huge ❤

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