"Shortly after releasing "As a Dog Returns" in 2010, Victor rejoined Pentagram for a two-year album & tour stint. Upon departing Pentagram, he founded a new project, Victor Griffin's In-Graved."
Last Hit
Place Of Skulls Lyrics
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Take another shot, one more, come on
Sick like a dog, on your knees
One more shot, feed your disease
Throw the needle on the floor
That last hit left you wantin' more
Girlfriend's cryin' in the hall
The song "Last Hit" by Place Of Skulls is a haunting lament about addiction and the destructive power it can have on individuals and relationships. The opening lines, "Sittin' in a back room watchin' your skin crawl, Take another shot, one more, come on," paint a vivid picture of someone struggling with substance abuse. The desperation in the vocals is palpable as they plead for just one more hit to escape the agony of withdrawal. The second verse, "Sick like a dog, on your knees, One more shot, feed your disease," further reinforces the addiction theme and the toll it takes on the body.
Adding to the tragedy of the situation is the chorus, "Throw the needle on the floor, That last hit left you wantin' more, Girlfriend's cryin' in the hall, She needs a little but ya took it all." Here we see the cost of addiction not just to the individual but also to their loved ones. The person has become so consumed by their addiction that they have taken everything from their girlfriend, leaving her in tears. The chorus has a palpable sense of resignation and despair, as if the damage has been done and there is no going back.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' in a back room watchin' your skin crawl
Being in a secluded place, witnessing the negative effects of addiction on your body.
Take another shot, one more, come on
Encouraging oneself to consume more drugs despite its harmful consequences.
Sick like a dog, on your knees
Experiencing extreme physical discomfort due to the effects of drugs.
One more shot, feed your disease
Indulging in substance abuse to satisfy the craving for more drugs.
Throw the needle on the floor
Discarding the source of addiction that caused harm and pain in one's life.
That last hit left you wantin' more
Referring to the phenomenon of addiction, where the user never feels fully satisfied or content and always wants more.
Girlfriend's cryin' in the hall
Portraying the emotional impact of addiction on loved ones who witness and suffer from the user's behavior.
She needs a little but ya took it all
Conveying how addiction can lead to the user taking away resources and support from loved ones who also need help and attention.
Contributed by Adam J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jorge Alberto
Sittin' in a back room watchin' your skin crawl
Take another shot! One more, come on !
Sick like a dog, on your knees
One more shot, feed your disease
Throw the needle on the floor
That last hit left you wantin' more
Girlfriend's cryin' in the hall
She needs a little but you took it all!
Pig Ford
I can pretty much guarantee Wino is not a Christian
Bruno Bucciarati
I'm Atheist, but conscious of my morals... I love Place of Skulls especially because they have extreme standards and brilliant musicianship.
KYLLERJK
I'm not a christian but this album with two doom legends on it probably rocks christs ass off amen.
Tricia Deo
This has a nice groove to it.
ferox965
regardless of the religious element-this is a great band. cheers Victor! and those riffs-wino and victor griffin...amazing
Kurdish Solidarity Finland
Those riffs, man, those riffs!
Vanderlei aparecido luciano
Deus seja louvado com toda sabedoria, habilidade e amor !!!
Jorge Alberto
Sittin' in a back room watchin' your skin crawl
Take another shot! One more, come on !
Sick like a dog, on your knees
One more shot, feed your disease
Throw the needle on the floor
That last hit left you wantin' more
Girlfriend's cryin' in the hall
She needs a little but you took it all!
Keith Gordon
Sabbath meets Pentagram fighting the Hand of Doom, brillient stuff, hit that riff Victor!
Sex With Wizards
Sounds REALLY Pentagram! Awesome!