RIP
S.B.O.T.H.I Lyrics
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We're standing still in time
The blood on our hands is the wine
We offer as sacrifice
Come on, and show them your love
Rip out the wings of a butterfly
For your soul, my love
For your soul
This endless mercy mile
We're crawling side by side
With hell freezing over in our eyes
Gods kneel before our crime
Come on lets show, them your love
Rip out the wings of a butterfly
For your soul, my love
Rip out the wings of a butterfly
For your soul
(Rip out the wings of a butterfly)
Don't let go
(Rip out the wings of a butterfly)
For your soul
Come on, and show them your love
Rip out the wings of a butterfly
For your soul, my love
Rip out the wings of a butterfly
For your soul
(Rip out the wings of a butterfly)
Don't let go
(Rip out the wings of a butterfly)
(Rip out the wings of a butterfly)
For your soul
The lyrics of S.B.O.T.H.I's "Rip in 2" are obscure and enigmatic, leaving considerable room for interpretation. The song appears to be about the entrapment of two souls, who are overcome by a destructive force of love, passion, and guilt. Heaven is ablaze in their eyes, suggesting that they are engulfed in a fiery intensity that renders them transfixed and powerless, as if time has stopped. Their hands are stained with blood, which they offer as a sacrificial offering, likely to atone for their transgressions.
The refrain of the song is "Rip out the wings of a butterfly for your soul," which is repeated throughout the piece. The metaphor is likely symbolic: the butterfly, a gentle, ethereal creature, is often associated with transformation, grace, and beauty. By ripping out its wings, the couple is probably destroying something precious and delicate, sacrificing something that they hold dear for the sake of their love. The repetition of the phrase suggests that this act is necessary to save their souls, as if the destruction of the butterfly's wings represents some sort of expiation.
The second half of the song introduces a new metaphor: that of crawling "side by side" along an "endless mercy mile" with "hell freezing over" in the couple's eyes. They are likened to gods who have committed a crime, but who are still able to demand the reverence of others. The bridge of the song repeats the refrain with increasing urgency, ending with a final command to "rip out the wings of a butterfly" for the sake of the soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven ablaze in our eyes
We feel a sense of great power and purpose, as if we are closer to the divine.
We're standing still in time
In this moment, everything seems to have stopped, and we feel united in our purpose.
The blood on our hands is the wine
We have spilled blood in pursuit of our goals, but this sacrifice has made us stronger and given us reason to celebrate.
We offer as sacrifice
Our actions have not been taken lightly; we understand that we have given up something important for the sake of our cause.
Come on, and show them your love
We are urging our compatriots to join us in our struggle and to demonstrate their devotion to our cause.
Rip out the wings of a butterfly
We are prepared to commit acts of violence and destruction if necessary to achieve our goals.
For your soul, my love
We are willing to do whatever it takes to protect and defend the things we hold most dear.
This endless mercy mile
Our struggle has been long and difficult, and we have shown great patience and courage in the face of hardship.
We're crawling side by side
We are united in our struggle, and we support each other through every step of our journey.
With hell freezing over in our eyes
Despite the challenges we face, we are resolute and determined, and we will not be deterred by any obstacle.
Gods kneel before our crime
Our cause is so great and noble that even the most powerful entities in the universe must acknowledge our righteousness.
Don't let go
We must remain steadfast and committed to our goals, no matter what happens along the way.
For your soul
Everything we do is in service to a higher purpose, and we are willing to suffer and sacrifice to achieve it.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: VILLE VALO, VILLE HERMANNI VALO
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