Modus Operandi
Sanzen Lyrics
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But I fall behind
And I make mistakes
Now this will all come back on me tonight
Because I've been so bad
And I feel so low
And it keeps chewing through me
Through this alive
I'll still be drowned in slowly
Because I've been so dead
Skin and bone
But I make this harsh decision
I can't put it off forever
Watch yourself when you're walking the streets at night
You'd better be wise
It's full of all different types of people
And some would take your life
Just beware when you're walking the streets at night
I'd never deny
Their full of sick fucking freaks and weirdos
You should stay inside
Believe me please
Don't go out on your own
You'll get killed
You'd be lucky to walk away with your face intact tonight
Spin the cylinder of the gun
And hold it to my face
Hold it to my face
Death will not be denied
The one thing you can be sure of
No ones on your side when it comes to the end of your life
Wake up in the morning
With broken teeth and a fat lip
Well I'm sick and tired and my fists are aching
My heart stops beating (x3)
My lungs are leaking
Believe me please
I wont tell you again now
It's not safe to be outdoors tonight
Why'd you want to go anyway?
Don't you want to be safe with me?
Safe and warm from the beast beneath the streets
The beast beneath
Will kill you
Now every time
I turn around
I know he will be waiting
So I'm keeping low
And I can't be reached
Now he will never see me
Killing for sake
It never meant
Never meant nothing to me
But just for now
I'll take my time
I know there will be others
And you could be one of them fucker
The lyrics of Sanzen's song "Modus Operandi" delve into themes of guilt, danger, and violence. The singer seems to be haunted by their past actions, and they are afraid that their mistakes will catch up with them. They feel low, dead inside, and constantly chewed up by their own regret. The chorus warns the listener to watch themselves when walking the streets at night, as danger lurks everywhere. The singer focuses on the "sick fucking freaks and weirdos" that inhabit the night, and they urge the audience to stay inside, safe from harm.
In the second verse, the singer appears to be contemplating suicide. They describe holding a gun to their face, and they seem resigned to the fact that death cannot be denied. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of staying safe in dangerous situations. The bridge describes physical violence, with the singer waking up with broken teeth and a fat lip. They seem to be struggling with their emotions, describing their heart stopping and their lungs leaking.
The final verse returns to the theme of danger, as the singer insists that they must keep low and avoid being seen. They claim that killing has never meant anything to them, but they suggest that they might do it again in the future, implying a continued cycle of violence. The song ends with a final warning to the audience that they could be the next victim.
Line by Line Meaning
And we will never see the rise
We will never experience success or triumph.
But I fall behind
I am not able to keep up with others or meet their expectations.
And I make mistakes
I often make errors or incorrect decisions.
Now this will all come back on me tonight
Tonight, I will face the consequences of my past mistakes and errors in judgement.
Because I've been so bad
I have behaved poorly or inappropriately.
And I feel so low
I am experiencing sadness, depression, or shame.
And it keeps chewing through me
The negative emotions and guilt continue to affect me deeply.
If I ever get
In the event that I am able to
Through this alive
Survive or make it through this situation
I'll still be drowned in slowly
I will continue to feel overwhelmed or inundated by my problems.
Because I've been so dead
My spirit or will to live has been depleted or extinguished.
Skin and bone
I am frail, weak, and malnourished.
But I make this harsh decision
Despite my hardships, I will make a difficult choice.
I can't put it off forever
I cannot avoid or delay this issue indefinitely.
Watch yourself when you're walking the streets at night
Be cautious and alert when walking outside in the evening.
You'd better be wise
Use good judgement and common sense.
It's full of all different types of people
The community has a diverse array of individuals.
And some would take your life
Certain individuals may pose a danger to your safety or life.
Just beware when you're walking the streets at night
Be cautious and vigilant when outside in the evening.
I'd never deny
I cannot dispute or refute this fact.
Their full of sick fucking freaks and weirdos
The community contains individuals who exhibit strange or disturbing behavior.
You should stay inside
It would be wise to remain indoors for your own safety.
Believe me please
Trust what I am telling you.
Don't go out on your own
Avoid being by yourself outside.
You'll get killed
It is likely that you will die.
You'd be lucky to walk away with your face intact tonight
If you do go out tonight, it would be fortunate if you were not seriously injured or disfigured.
Spin the cylinder of the gun
Rotate the cylinder of the firearm.
And hold it to my face
Place the gun against my face.
Death will not be denied
Death is inevitable and cannot be prevented.
The one thing you can be sure of
This is the one certainty in life.
No ones on your side when it comes to the end of your life
When it is time for you to die, you will be alone and without allies.
Wake up in the morning
After sleeping during the night, rise and awaken.
With broken teeth and a fat lip
With injuries and physical damage to my face.
Well I'm sick and tired and my fists are aching
I am exhausted and my hands are in pain from physical exertion.
My heart stops beating (x3)
My heart ceases to function and stops pumping blood.
My lungs are leaking
Air and fluid are escaping from my lungs.
Why'd you want to go anyway?
What is the reason for your desire to leave?
Don't you want to be safe with me?
Wouldn't you prefer to be secure and protected with me?
Safe and warm from the beast beneath the streets
Protected and shielded from the dangerous elements of the community.
The beast beneath
The threatening, dangerous, or violent aspects of the environment.
Will kill you
Is capable of causing harm or taking your life.
Now every time
On every occasion or instance.
I turn around
I change direction or rotate my body.
I know he will be waiting
I am aware that someone will be present and waiting for me.
So I'm keeping low
I am trying to avoid being noticed or attracting attention.
And I can't be reached
I am inaccessible or unreachable.
Now he will never see me
The individual waiting for me will be unable to locate me.
Killing for sake
Taking a life for no particular reason or motivation.
It never meant
There was no significance or purpose behind it.
Never meant nothing to me
There was no value or importance associated with it from my perspective.
But just for now
Only temporarily or for the time being.
I'll take my time
I will not rush or hurry my actions.
I know there will be others
I am aware that there will be additional targets or victims.
And you could be one of them fucker
You are at risk of being harmed or killed by me.
Contributed by Samuel F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.