Nerve
Shadrow Lyrics
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Gotta scrub away the grime before they come in the door
The tone never stops, it's cacophonous pain
Degrading my mind, taking power from my brain
We can't take away the cords or the freedom of time
All that we can do is just pile on the slime
And when it dribbles on down, running past the cloth
Then we start it all again, mix it in with the broth
There was a hole here, but it's not for you
The scent is getting thick when you start to chew
There's nothing I can do, take what you deserve
No reservations here, well you got some nerve
Some nerve
Some nerve
Some nerve
Another day of being the floor
Gotta scrub away the grime before they come in the door
The tone never stops, it's cacophonous pain
Degrading my mind, taking power from my brain
We can't take away the cords or the freedom of time
All that we can do is just pile on the slime
And when it dribbles on down, running past the cloth
Then we start it all again, mix it in with the broth
There was a hole here, but it's not for you
The scent is getting thick when you start to chew
There's nothing I can do, take what you deserve
No reservations here, well you got some nerve
Some nerve
Some nerve
Some nerve
There was a hole here, but it's not for you
The scent is getting thick when you start to chew
There's nothing I can do, take what you deserve
No reservations here, well you got some nerve
Some nerve
Some nerve
Some nerve
The lyrics to Shadrow's song "Nerve" portray a sense of frustration and powerlessness. The singer describes the repetitive nature of their life, symbolized by the daily task of scrubbing away grime from the floor before others come in. This routine is likened to a constant, cacophonous pain that degrades the singer's mind and drains their mental power. Despite the desire to remove the cords that bind them and control their time, all they can do is continue to pile on the metaphorical slime, or negativity, and endure. The repetition of this process, represented by the dribbling slime running down and mixing with the broth, suggests a cycle of never-ending struggle.
The phrase "There was a hole here, but it's not for you" may imply a sense of emptiness or absence. The scent getting thick when someone starts to chew could refer to the discomfort that arises when someone begins to confront or manipulate the situation. The singer acknowledges their limited agency in the face of these challenges, expressing that there's nothing they can do but let others take what they believe they deserve. The repeated refrain of "Some nerve" emphasizes the audacity or boldness of those who contribute to the singer's suffering, implying that their actions are unjust.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day of being the floor
Every day feels like a never-ending cycle of being taken for granted and used
Gotta scrub away the grime before they come in the door
It's my responsibility to clean up the mess and make everything appear presentable before others arrive
The tone never stops, it's cacophonous pain
The continuous and harsh criticism I face feels like a constant barrage of distress
Degrading my mind, taking power from my brain
The constant degradation I endure chips away at my self-worth and diminishes my ability to think independently
We can't take away the cords or the freedom of time
We're unable to escape the restrictions and limitations placed upon us, both physically and temporally
All that we can do is just pile on the slime
As a coping mechanism, we can only suppress our true feelings and carry on with layers of emotional burden
And when it dribbles on down, running past the cloth
When the suppressed emotions become overwhelming, they seep through our facade and cannot be contained
Then we start it all again, mix it in with the broth
We repeat the process of suppressing our emotions, blending them into the everyday routine of our lives
There was a hole here, but it's not for you
There was emptiness and longing within me, but it was never meant to be filled by you
The scent is getting thick when you start to chew
As you become more involved in my life, the unpleasant truth and reality become more apparent
There's nothing I can do, take what you deserve
I am powerless to change my circumstances, so you can have the consequences you rightfully deserve
No reservations here, well you got some nerve
I have no inhibitions or doubts, and your audacity to provoke me is truly bold
Some nerve
You display a remarkable level of audacity and disrespect
Some nerve
Your actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for boundaries and decency
Some nerve
You have an extraordinary level of nerve to act the way you do
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Written by: Callum Trezise
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