Teeth
Pancho and the Wizards Lyrics
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Annihilate you because
You showed no mercy at the edge
But not again
Not again
You know you don't have to sink so low
So low
So high
I'll be the cataract in your eye
We tread water for a while
I'm buried under you're fucking feet
I gave my best apology
I gave my best apology
I gave my best apology
You know you don't have to sink so low
So low
Maybe I don't need to get so high
So high
Bring me a greater divide
Between a gun and a knife
We tread water for awhile
Out from the ocean
Up from the deep
Already born again
Say you believe
Bring me a greater divide
Between a gun and a knife
We tread water for awhile
The song "Teeth" by Pancho and the Wizards is a powerful expression of anger and discontentment towards someone who didn't show mercy to the singer. The lyrics describe serfs out for blood, seeking to annihilate the person who showed no mercy at the edge. The singer acknowledges that they are sinking low and doesn't want to get too high. They compare themselves to a cataract in someone's eye, suggesting that they are a problem that cannot be ignored. The singer feels buried under the other person's feet and has already given their best apology to make amends.
The chorus repeats the same lines, emphasizing the desire to avoid sinking low or getting too high. The final verse pleads for a greater divide between a gun and a knife, suggesting a need for intervention before violence occurs. The imagery of treading water also suggests a sense of struggle or tension that is being maintained for an indefinite amount of time. The final lines express a desire to move forward and be born again, which could be interpreted as a hope for a new beginning or a fresh start.
Line by Line Meaning
This time the serfs are out for blood
The people who have been subjugated are now seeking revenge
Annihilate you because
Their intent is to destroy you
You showed no mercy at the edge
Your past behavior has been cruel and unforgiving
But not again
The situation will not be repeated
Not again
This won't happen again
You know you don't have to sink so low
You are capable of better behavior
So low
Don't behave in a morally reprehensible way
Maybe I don't need to get so high
I don't need to engage in reckless behavior
So high
Don't behave recklessly
I'll be the cataract in your eye
I will obscure your vision
We tread water for a while
We're barely managing to stay afloat
I'm buried under you're fucking feet
You have pushed me down and are standing on top of me
I gave my best apology
I've done everything I can to make amends
Bring me a greater divide
I need more separation
Between a gun and a knife
Make a clear distinction between violence and defense
Out from the ocean
Emerging from a dark place
Up from the deep
Rising from an oppressive situation
Already born again
I've started over, I'm a new person
Say you believe
I need you to trust me
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Chad Wells
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