Dead Weight
Silent Rider Lyrics
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Call upon my name
Burn off all the skin
The flesh is all too tempting
Breathe in through your nose
And back out through your teeth
Slip me the right pill
The cough is just a dead weight
It takes a kind of man to sell a dream like that
I was a kinder man when I could dream like that
It takes a toll on me to see you beg for hell
I was a safer man when I ate up that sell
I can fix your speech
Loosen all regret
Engorge yourself on flames
Let them speed you home
Take your comfort with
What you couldn't see
And extend your hands
To applaud the fall out
It takes a kind of man to sell a dream like that
I was a kinder man when I could dream like that
It takes a toll on me to see you beg for hell
I was a safer man when I ate up that sell
The lyrics to "Dead Weight" by Silent Rider are both cryptic and poignant, leaving the listener to interpret what the verses really mean. The opening lines, "Fingers to the warmth, call upon my name, burn off all the skin, the flesh is all too tempting," suggest a desire to escape from the realities of life. The mention of burning skin could imply a longing for a fresh start, to strip away old layers and begin anew. The idea of being too tempting also brings up the notion of someone or something drawing the singer in, perhaps to their own detriment.
The second verse, "It takes a kind of man to sell a dream like that, I was a kinder man when I could dream like that," speaks to the conflict between our dreams and reality. In the past, the singer was able to believe in grand ideas and endless possibilities, but as time has passed, they have become more disillusioned. The selling of a dream implies the manipulation of others for personal gain, an idea that the singer no longer subscribes to. They no longer want to be a part of something that they know is a lie.
The chorus, "It takes a toll on me to see you beg for hell, I was a safer man when I ate up that sell," could be interpreted as a commentary on society's willingness to accept the unacceptable. The singer realizes that once they too were able to be ok with being sold a "dream," but now the idea of watching others willingly dive into a metaphorical "hell" is too much to bear. Ultimately, "Dead Weight" seems to be a plea to look inward, to question what we are willing to put up with, and to make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
Fingers to the warmth
Feeling the heat, possibly from a fire, using one's fingers to sense the temperature.
Call upon my name
Asking for help or attention by addressing someone by their name.
Burn off all the skin
Suffering severe burns that actually melt the skin off one's body.
The flesh is all too tempting
Feeling a strong desire to indulge in something harmful or unhealthy, despite knowing the consequences.
Breathe in through your nose
Inhaling air through one's nostrils.
And back out through your teeth
Exhaling air through one's mouth, with the teeth slightly parted.
Slip me the right pill
Administering the correct medication or drug, possibly to alleviate pain or discomfort.
The cough is just a dead weight
A cough that doesn't produce anything and feels heavy, like a burden weighing down on the chest.
It takes a kind of man to sell a dream like that
It requires a certain personality or character to successfully promote and convince people of an unrealistic or false idea.
I was a kinder man when I could dream like that
I used to be more compassionate and empathetic when I believed in something unattainable or idealistic.
It takes a toll on me to see you beg for hell
It's emotionally draining and taxing on me to witness you willingly hurt yourself or accept something harmful.
I was a safer man when I ate up that sell
I used to be more secure and confident when I embraced and believed in something that turned out to be false.
I can fix your speech
I have the ability to improve or alter the way you communicate.
Loosen all regret
Eliminating or reducing feelings of guilt or remorse.
Engorge yourself on flames
Deliberately subjecting oneself to intense heat or passion, despite the risk of harm or destruction.
Let them speed you home
Allowing one's reckless actions or choices to lead to their own demise or downfall.
Take your comfort with
Finding solace or ease in something, often something which is harmful in the long run.
What you couldn't see
What you were blind or ignorant to.
And extend your hands
Reaching out or offering assistance, often in a futile or misguided attempt to fix a problem.
To applaud the fall out
Celebrating or finding satisfaction in the negative consequences or aftermath of something, often one's own actions.
Contributed by Kaelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lostlilmew
I have loved this song for a long time, I tried to get the lyrics and this is my attempt. I may have gotten things wrong, please don't feel bad to correct me. Just trying to understand and share this amazing song and what it means to all of us. :)
feel the soothe, the warmth
call upon my name
back off all my skin
the flesh is all too tainting
breathe in through your nose
and back out through your teeth
slip me the right pill
the cough is just a dead weight
it takes, a kind of man, to sell a dream like that
i was, a kind of man, when i could dream like that
it takes, a toll of me, to see you beg for help
i was, a safer man, when i ate up that sale
i can fix your speech
loosen all regret
gorge yourself on flames
let them lead you home
take your comfort with
watch you, come and see
and extend your hand
to your love before all....
it takes, a kind of man
to sell a dream like that
i was, a kind of man
when I could dream like that
it takes, a toll on me, to see you beg for help
i was, a safer man, when i ate up that sale
it takes, a kind of man, to sell a dream like that
i was, a kinder man, when i could dream like that
it takes, a toll on me, to see you beg for help
i was, a safer man, when i ate up that sale.
@magmyr
Listening to this 8 years after I first discovered this song and it feels like 8 years ago for a moment.
Good luck in your life to all of you who are reading this comment :)
@HiddenError
Same, good luck you too
@venuxxiplutori1140
I love everything about this song. From the vocals to the way it sounds. Absolutely nothing is wrong with this song.
@Ikus13
It's amazing how the pictures always match the songs perfectly.
@MrPrevenge
And after a while, it would get old. Sheep is just another guy who has great taste in music, which he chooses to share with us. He's not a God, yet everyone treats him like some divine being. Sure, he's cultivated a very impressive, large, diverse and still quickly growing community, but we as humans will grow tired of him if we idolize him. Focus on the music, that's what you subscribed to the channel for in the first place, because you can never get tired of the music. All said: ILY Sheep <3
@The70x1
there's alot of songs out there. sheepy choose the best and uploads them then I choose the bst that he uploads ( in my opinion) this way, i can listen to quality music everyday. thanks sheepy.
@chrisbiersteker9590
Never got disapppinted by a single song on this channel yet and i've been here for 9 months.. love you for doing this sheepy :)
@AssassinationProject
It's nice that you guys praise the channel but we can't forget that it's the awesome artists out there producing the music that makes our everyday better. Cheers.
@kona7043
"...tonight something equally epoch-making is taking place. See? They're applauding the DJ. Not the music, not the musician, not the creator, but the medium..." i heard it in pete tong's essential mix and it's true, you being the medium deserve applause, finding good music isn't an easy thing and you put work into it. don't get me wrong musicians deserve tons of credit it too but you are the reason we know of them. you're a pretty big part of the industry and a reason all of us are here.
@LlamaArmy
This music is gold, MrSuicideSheep mines it and showers us fans in in it. A golden shower