This Corrosion
Sisters of Mercy Lyrics

Gimme the Ring, kissed and toll'd
Give me the symbol of commitment that has been shown respect and honor

Gimme something that I missed
Give me something that I have longed for but never got the chance to experience

(Gimme the ring) A hand to hold, wild and what it seems
A wild and daring hand to hold onto, which can be both intimidating and exhilarating

Kill the king, when love is the law, And the we'll turn round...
Get rid of the power structures that hinder us from experiencing true love, and then we can work towards creating a better future

(Gimme the ring) Gimme dream child
Give me a symbol of hope and positivity in the form of a dream child

And do you hear me call?
Do you understand and empathize with my desires and needs?

(Gimme the ring) On the loan and on the level
On fair terms and conditions that do not compromise my integrity

...still on the floor
Despite my hard work and efforts, I am still stuck in the same place

(Gimme the ring) Sing dream child
Express your hopes and dreams boldly and passionately, dream child

And do you hear at all?
Are you even listening to me, dream child?

Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Sing this song of chaos and destruction to me, as it reflects the current state of our society

Gimme siren, child and do you hear me?
Give me a warning signal or a harbinger of danger, siren child

Sing, child, of right and wrong
Express your moral and ethical beliefs, child

Gimme things that don't last long
Give me fleeting and ephemeral experiences, as they can be more beautiful and meaningful

On daze, like this
On days where everything seems chaotic and out of control

In times like these
During times of societal upheaval and distress

I feel an animal deep inside
I feel the primal and instinctual part of myself coming to the surface

Heel to haunch on bended knees
I am submitting to my animalistic nature and instincts

Living on if and if I tried, Somebody send me... please...
I am simply trying to survive and keep going, and I am desperate for any help that I can get

Dream wars and a ticket to seem
I am grappling with inner conflicts and trying to find a way to present myself truthfully

Giving out and in
I am both giving to and taking from others, as human connections can be both enriching and draining

Selling the don't belong
Trying to sell off the parts of myself that do not feel authentic or genuine

Well, what do you say
What do you have to offer or contribute to this situation?

D'you have a word for Giving Away?
Do you have any advice or wisdom to share about what it means to give unconditionally?

Got a song for me?
Can you offer me a piece of art or music that might inspire or soothe me?

I got nothing to say I ain't said before
I have expressed myself honestly and openly already, and there is no need to repeat myself

I bled all I can, I won't bleed no more
I have given all that I have, and I cannot give anymore without hurting myself

I don't need no one to understand
I do not require other people to fully comprehend or empathize with my struggles or experiences

Why the blood run hold
Why does my pain persist and linger, despite my efforts to heal?

The hired hand, On heart, Hand of God
I am relying on outside help or intervention to heal my pain and suffering

Floodland and Driven Apart
I have experienced great catastrophe and separation in my life

Run cold, Turn, Cold, Burn
My emotions can fluctuate wildly and unpredictably, leaving me feeling volatile and unsteady

Like a healing hand
I long for comfort and stability, like a gentle and reassuring touch