backfire
SandMarx Lyrics

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I've been waiting half my life for freedom
An ambush of patience and knives
I lose myself for closure
But I'll win the ambiguous prize

My journey has just begun
Blood on my mind and a loaded gun
I plan on carrying on till this

Blood is replaced with justice

My journey has just begun
Blood on my mind and a loaded gun
I plan on carrying on till this
Blood is replaced with justice

Tell me have you felt
Woah, the perfect storm
Created by hands of rage and unforgotten cold

My plan is written in detail while
Gathering names and news
Don't count on restoring your honor
I won't count your sorry excuses

I straightened up and strengthened all parts
That once were weakness
I've trained and I've changed mentally for years
In order to become pernicious

Woah, the perfect storm
Created by hands of rage and unforgotten cold
Woah, the sweetest sin
Backfire has got you tasting your own medicine

Mm, the sweetest sin
Mm, the sweetest sin

Tell me have you felt
Woah, the perfect storm
Created by hands of rage and unforgotten cold

Woah, the sweetest sin
Backfire has got you tasting your own medicine

Overall Meaning

In SandMarx's song Backfire, the artist describes the intense desire for justice and freedom after waiting half their life for it. The lyrics suggest that this longing has been met with betrayal, leading to a sense of anger and coldness that fuels their journey for justice. The first verse references an "ambush of patience and knives" hinting at the pain and frustration that has built up over time. SandMarx talks about losing themselves for closure, but they are determined to win the ambiguous prize of justice.

SandMarx's journey for justice is just beginning, and they are armed with a plan, which involves gathering names and news. They address those who have wronged them, warning them not to count on restoring their honor or making any excuses because they won't be forgiven. In the chorus, SandMarx depicts the "perfect storm" and the "hands of rage and unforgotten cold" that created it. They describe how Backfire would have you tasting your own medicine, hence the "sweetest sin."

Overall, the lyrics suggest that there are consequences for betrayal and injustice, and that the desire for justice can be all-consuming. SandMarx's determined tones throughout the song emphasize the need to stand up for oneself and fight for what is right, no matter how long the journey may be.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been waiting half my life for freedom
I have longed to be free for so many years.

An ambush of patience and knives
I have been patient for too long, and this has left me with much inner turmoil and pain.

I lose myself for closure
I need to find a way to bring closure to the issues that are causing me so much pain.

But I'll win the ambiguous prize
Even though I am uncertain of the outcome, I am determined to win whatever reward comes from the fight.

My journey has just begun
This battle I am facing is not anywhere near over.

Blood on my mind and a loaded gun
My mind is consumed with a desire for vengeance, and I am ready to do whatever it takes to get it.

I plan on carrying on till this
I am committed to seeing this through to the end, no matter what.

Blood is replaced with justice
I will not rest until my quest for justice is fulfilled, even if it means shedding more blood.

Tell me have you felt
Have you ever experienced the kind of pain and rage that I am feeling now?

Woah, the perfect storm
The circumstances surrounding this conflict are so tumultuous and destructive.

Created by hands of rage and unforgotten cold
This situation was brought about by individuals with deep-seated anger and resentment.

My plan is written in detail while
I have formulated a meticulous plan to bring about the justice I seek.

Gathering names and news
I am carefully collecting information on everyone involved in this conflict.

Don't count on restoring your honor
Any attempts to restore honor after this battle will be futile.

I won't count your sorry excuses
I refuse to accept any excuses from those who have wronged me in the past.

I straightened up and strengthened all parts
I have worked on myself and strengthened myself in every way possible so that I will be ready for this fight.

That once were weakness
The areas where I used to be vulnerable have been transformed into strengths.

I've trained and I've changed mentally for years
I have trained myself both physically and mentally for many years, in preparation for this moment.

In order to become pernicious
I have made myself ruthlessly determined to achieve my goal.

Woah, the sweetest sin
There is a certain satisfaction in watching your enemies suffer the consequences of their own actions.

Backfire has got you tasting your own medicine
The consequences of your own actions have finally caught up with you, and now you are experiencing the pain that you have caused others.

Mm, the sweetest sin
There is something deeply satisfying about seeing someone get what they deserve.

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