Sloth
Salem Burning Lyrics
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Slowly I am decaying from the inside
My body feels like a living stone
As I try to fucking move
I am paralyzed from my body and I can't fucking move
The shadows creep in slowly but it seems like they will never move
Slithering in through the cracks and into my deepest thoughts
Hypnotized by serpent eyes
Through the acts of judgment
Ends your fucking life
Embracing the blood file skies
Like a sloth I move thought time
Every second feels like eternity
Reliving each horrid thing I've seen
Slowly losing perception of time
Stuck within an illusion
Stuck within, with in time
Why must time repeat it self
Waiting for the demons to come
Slowly I am decaying from the inside
My body feels like a living stone
As I try to fucking move
I am paralyzed from my body and I can't fucking move
The shadows creep in slowly but it seems like they will never move
Slithering in through the cracks and into my deepest thoughts
Hypnotized by serpent eyes
I can hear the demons calling
Through the acts of judgment
Ends your fucking life
Embracing the blood file skies
Like a sloth I move thought time
The lyrics of "Sloth" by Salem Burning depict a sense of stagnation, decay, and internal struggle. The singer of the song is trapped in a state of paralysis, both physically and mentally. The opening lines "Waiting for the demons to come, slowly I am decaying from the inside" suggest a feeling of impending doom or inner turmoil that is slowly eating away at their being.
The line "My body feels like a living stone, as I try to fucking move" expresses the weight and immobility they experience, perhaps due to feelings of depression or hopelessness. The shadows mentioned represent the darkness and negativity that surround them, slowly seeping into their thoughts and further trapping them within their own mind.
The mention of "serpent eyes" and "hearing the demons calling" adds to the metaphorical imagery of the singer being under the spell or influence of their own inner demons. These demons could represent personal vices, past trauma, or negative thoughts that haunt them relentlessly.
The repetition of the lines throughout the song emphasizes the cyclical nature of the singer's struggle. They feel as though they are trapped in a never-ending cycle of decay, unable to break free from their own internal prison. The reference to time repeating itself suggests a sense of monotony and perpetual suffering.
Overall, "Sloth" by Salem Burning delves into the psychological turmoil an individual can face when dealing with their own personal demons. The lyrics paint a picture of entrapment, decay, and the desperate desire for freedom from the overwhelming weight of inner struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting for the demons to come
Anticipating the dark and negative forces to manifest
Slowly I am decaying from the inside
Gradually experiencing deterioration and decay internally
My body feels like a living stone
Sensation of heaviness and immobility within the physical body
As I try to fucking move
Attempting to take action despite the difficulties
I am paralyzed from my body and I can't fucking move
Feeling immobilized and unable to physically function
The shadows creep in slowly but it seems like they will never move
The darkness and negativity persistently linger without progress
Slithering in through the cracks and into my deepest thoughts
Negativity and harmful influences infiltrating the innermost aspects of one's mind
Hypnotized by serpent eyes
Captivated and entranced by deceptive and dangerous forces
I can hear the demons calling
Awareness of the malicious and destructive forces beckoning
Through the acts of judgment
By means of harsh criticism and condemnation
Ends your fucking life
Leads to the destruction of one's existence
Embracing the blood file skies
Accepting the violent and gruesome aspects of existence
Like a sloth I move thought time
Moving slowly and sluggishly through the passage of time
Every second feels like eternity
Each moment seems excessively long and endless
Reliving each horrid thing I've seen
Re-experiencing the traumatic and horrifying memories
Slowly losing perception of time
Gradually becoming detached from the sense of time
Stuck within an illusion
Trapped in a false and deceptive reality
Stuck within, with in time
Imprisoned and confined within the constraints of time
Why must time repeat it self
Questioning the repetitiveness and cyclical nature of time
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Daniel Villarreal Jr
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