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Prisoner's Creed
Place of Skulls Lyrics
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His past has found itself
There's a man who sees
What it's like for no one else
Brother from the gutter
The wheels came off your ride
Grace don't see no losers
Though I don't share your cage
Nor the grief of your life
I offer you this prayer
The peace that you will find inside
The lyrics of Place of Skulls' song "Prisoner's Creed" convey a message of empathetic understanding and hope for someone in a difficult situation. The first two lines describe a man who is struggling with his past and feeling isolated from others. The next two lines introduce someone who is reaching out to this man from a place of understanding, despite their different backgrounds. The reference to "Brother from the gutter" implies that the man in question may be dealing with poverty or addiction.
The third line is a metaphorical description of the man's life falling apart. The sentiment of the line seems to suggest that the man's troubles are not entirely of his own making - the "wheels" coming off his ride implies that circumstances beyond his control have had an impact on his life. The fourth line introduces the idea that compassion and grace are available to the man, regardless of his situation. The following lines express a desire to offer the man peace, even though the singer cannot directly experience or understand the man's hardships.
Overall, the song is a message of empathy and connection in the face of adversity. Despite our differing circumstances, the lyrics suggest, there is common ground to be found in the human experience of hardship and struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a man in need
There is someone who requires assistance
His past has found itself
His previous experiences have caught up with him
There's a man who sees
Someone is aware of what's happening
What it's like for no one else
The individual has a unique and uncomprehended understanding
Brother from the gutter
Fellow human being who has experienced difficulties
The wheels came off your ride
You have encountered a setback
Grace don't see no losers
Having spiritual assistance is not limited to those who are successful
Compassion I feel for your strife
I sympathize with your struggles
Though I don't share your cage
Even though I'm not in your situation
Nor the grief of your life
I don't experience the same sorrow in my existence
I offer you this prayer
I provide you with my best wishes
The peace that you will find inside
The tranquility and calmness you'll discover within yourself
Contributed by Adalyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.