Rest In Pieces
Saliva [gen-thylon] Lyrics
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'Cause this hurts deeper than I thought it did
It has not healed with time
It just shot down my spine
You look so beautiful tonight
Remind me how you laid us down
And gently smiled before you destroyed my life
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces (Let me rest in pieces)
Would you find it in your heart?
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces (Let me rest in pieces)
Look at me, my depth perception must be off again
You got much closer than I thought you did
I'm in your reach
You held me in your hands
Would you find it in your heart?
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces (Let me rest in pieces)
Would you find it in your heart?
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces (Let me rest in pieces)
Would you find it in your heart?
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces
Would you find it in your heart?
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces
Would you find it in your heart?
To make this go away
And let me rest in pieces (Let me rest in pieces)
Would you find it in your heart?
(Would you find it in your heart, would you let me rest in pieces?)
The lyrics of the song "Rest In Pieces" by Saliva [gen-thylon] depict a painful heartbreak experienced by the singer. He struggles with his depth perception, feeling as though he cannot fully comprehend the hurt caused by the person he once loved. The pain he feels is not healing with time, and he is overcome with emotion as he remembers the moments of happiness they shared. He begs the person to put an end to his suffering and let him "rest in pieces," alluding to the idea that he would rather be dead than continue to endure the pain.
The singer's pain is so palpable that it seems to physically affect him, shooting down his spine. As the person responsible for his heartbreak gets close to him, he recognizes that he allowed himself to be vulnerable, even though he knew the potential outcome. He pleads with the person to take pity on him and put an end to his pain, asking if they would find it in their heart to let him "rest in pieces."
The song is a raw and emotional representation of heartbreak and the feeling of being shattered by someone you once loved. The lyrics are particularly poignant, as they seem to suggest that the singer is so consumed by pain that he would rather die than continue to live with the hurt. The song has resonated with many fans, who have related to the raw emotion and vulnerability expressed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me, my depth perception must be off again
I feel disoriented and unbalanced, like my sense of depth perception is not working properly.
'Cause this hurts deeper than I thought it did
The pain I am feeling right now is much more intense than I first realized.
It has not healed with time
Despite the passing of time, the emotional wound that you inflicted on me has not healed.
It just shot down my spine
The pain I'm feeling is so intense, it feels like a sharp jolt going down my back.
You look so beautiful tonight
Even though I am in pain and suffering because of you, I cannot ignore the fact that you still look gorgeous to me.
Remind me how you laid us down
Take me back to a time when we were together in a loving and intimate way.
And gently smiled before you destroyed my life
You had that same sweet smile on your face before you shattered my world and destroyed everything I held dear.
Would you find it in your heart?
I am pleading with you to have some compassion for me and try to make things right.
To make this go away
I want the pain and suffering I am going through to come to an end.
And let me rest in pieces (Let me rest in pieces)
I would rather be at peace, even if it means being alone and fragmented.
You got much closer than I thought you did
I did not realize the extent of your power and influence over me until you got very close to me.
I'm in your reach
You have control over me, and there is nothing I can do to change that.
You held me in your hands
I was vulnerable and at your mercy, and you took advantage of me.
Would you find it in your heart?
I am begging you to be compassionate and try to make things right.
To make this go away
I want to be free of this pain and suffering that you have inflicted on me.
And let me rest in pieces (Let me rest in pieces)
I would prefer to be alone and broken than to continue to suffer under your influence.
Would you find it in your heart?
I am asking you to consider my feelings and try to make things right between us.
To make this go away
I want to be free of the pain and suffering that you have caused me.
And let me rest in pieces (Let me rest in pieces)
I would rather be fragmented and broken than to continue to suffer under your power and control.
Would you find it in your heart?
I am hoping that you will take pity on me and try to alleviate my pain and suffering.
And let me rest in pieces
I want to be left alone to deal with my brokenness and pain in my own way.
(Would you find it in your heart, would you let me rest in pieces?)
I am asking you to find it in your heart to let me go and allow me to find peace on my own terms.
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES MICHAEL, NIKKI SIXX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SassyKaren68
Is anyone else still listening to this great song in 2024??? โค
@CMDRTeklow82
Sure am. Need a good cry these days
@SassyKaren68
@@CMDRTeklow82 I know exactly what you mean. Thereโs times where I feel emotional and I just need a good cry.
@delatorrefam4231
still on my playlists ๐ค๐ป
@daughtersofzion8538
Just rediscovered it!!!! Woooooooow
@buzzworth2396
Wait till you hear Bobby and Josie do this song. It'll bring chills you thought you never had. It'll be a tribute to Uncle Wayway, AKA Wayne Swinney. RIP my brother .
@iamelflegend
Nostalgia hits hard when the local radio station plays this in the late afternoon and you're reminded of the great years of the early 2000s while simultaneously slowly dying inside from a 9-5 job.
@undesignated3491
Just you pal, get a non 9 to 5 and listen to it while working
@lonewolfrb4782
@@undesignated3491 Not just him, have some compassion for how others are feeling.
@undesignated3491
@@lonewolfrb4782 grow some balls son, look for compassion in the afterlife