Violence Is Golden
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Love is red sheets of pain
A flawless disease
Invisible chain

Oh lover, scream out my name
Your spiraling song
Your tortured refrain
The music of your spinal cord
Your brainwaves crashing on the shore
You had my all but needed more

Your violence is golden

Nail the purple heart to your door
A conflict of souls, a beautiful war
But, is it this pain I adore?
Across the hot coals, I crawl on your floor

The rhythm of your breaking heart
Crashing as you fall apart
Longing for a brand new start

Your violence is golden





Begging for a mercy killing
Death gives way to new beginnings now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scanners's song "Violence Is Golden" suggest that love can be both beautiful and painful at the same time. The line "Love is red sheets of pain" seems to imply that the intense feelings of love can manifest themselves physically, almost like a painful illness. The next line, "A flawless disease," suggests that this experience of love is both perfect and yet inherently flawed. The metaphor of an "invisible chain" further suggests that love can be both binding and limiting.


The second verse seems to focus more on the intensity of the romantic relationship itself, particularly the dynamic of power and control in the relationship. The lines "But, is it this pain I adore? Across the hot coals, I crawl on your floor" suggest that the singer is willing to endure physical pain in order to be with their lover. The "conflict of souls, a beautiful war" suggests that the relationship is both combative and captivating. The repetition of the phrase "Your violence is golden" throughout the song further emphasizes the idea that the intensity and unpredictability of love can be both beautiful and dangerous.


Overall, the lyrics to "Violence Is Golden" seem to be exploring the idea that love can be a kind of addiction or sickness, one that is both all-consuming and incredibly destructive.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is red sheets of pain
Love is like lying on red sheets stained with blood signifying the pain and suffering that comes with it


A flawless disease
Love can be likened to a disease without any clear symptoms or signs but still has a perfect and deadly impact on individuals


Invisible chain
Love can exert a powerful and overwhelming effect on individuals that can bind them in chains, often invisible but very strong


Oh lover, scream out my name
Partner, let out a loud, high-pitched scream and call my name due to the intense pleasure or pain felt during lovemaking or fights


Your spiraling song
The way your voice ascends or descends in a particular pattern and sequence, creating an overpowering song that fills up the environment


Your tortured refrain
Your words of anguish or sorrow that are frequently repeated and insisted on, that form a part of a song or poem, and follow a particular pattern and sequence


The music of your spinal cord
The pleasant or unpleasant sensations that emanate from your spine that can be interpreted as music, depending on the individual's perspective or experiences


Your brainwaves crashing on the shore
Your thoughts and emotions that collide and merge with one another, just as waves crash onto the shoreline, creating an extraordinary spectacle


You had my all but needed more
You got everything I could give, but it seems you wanted to extract more from me despite the fact that I was already drained


Your violence is golden
Your aggression and anger are incredibly precious to me and I find it hard to resist or let go


Nail the purple heart to your door
Hang the award for bravery (Purple Heart) on your door as a symbol of the depth of the love shared in the relationship, which involved taking risks and making sacrifices


A conflict of souls, a beautiful war
A deep-rooted battle between two souls determined to win at all costs, that produces awe-inspiring, unforgettable outcomes


But, is it this pain I adore?
Despite the intense pain and anguish involved in love or relationships, sometimes it seems like it's the very thing individuals long for and desire


Across the hot coals, I crawl on your floor
I'm willing to endure endless pain and burning flames to be with you or win your affection, even if it means crawling on your floor


The rhythm of your breaking heart
The beat or tempo of your heart as it shatters into pieces, signifying that the pain inflicted is causing real harm


Crashing as you fall apart
As the heart shatters and falls apart, so do the remaining pieces, colliding with one another and sending out shockwaves throughout the body


Longing for a brand new start
Desiring a fresh beginning, free from the pain and disappointment of the past, that can offer hope and a future full of promise


Your violence is golden
Even amidst the chaos, destruction, and pain, violence can still be incredibly precious and valuable, bringing with it a certain beauty and allure


Begging for a mercy killing
Desperate to end the suffering and agony, begging for someone to put an end to it and let everything come to a stop


Death gives way to new beginnings now
The end of one chapter signifies the start of a new one, bringing with it new opportunities and possibilities that can lead to a brighter future




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