Meltdown
Skunkworks Lyrics
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You create what you always fear
A puppet of hatred dishing out poison
You use me, for bait, your begging bowl of lies
Chain letters of sniveling compromise
I can smell the difference... your truth and your fiction
You and your twisted convictions
Were you my friend when I belonged?
Were you my friend when I was strong?
Were you my friend when I was weak?
Were you my friend when I was crawling calling... out of my head?
Cold, like your blood the snake is always cool (cool)
When things get tough
You slither on the ground
You cover up your tracks when I'm around
It's over now my friend
Your dog has got its day
It's payback time, or what you had to say
You're stuck with the life you made
Stuck with the plans you made
Stuck with everything you are
The song Meltdown by Skunkworks is a powerful and insightful commentary on the toxic relationships that can form between individuals. The lyrics are focused on a particular individual who is described as a "puppet of hatred" who is "dishing out poison". The singer speaks directly to this individual, accusing them of using them for bait and perpetuating a cycle of lies and compromise. The language used is very evocative, with references to snakes, blood, and crawling creating a sense of danger and vulnerability.
Despite the aggressive tone, the lyrics are ultimately a reflection on the nature of friendship and the complexities of human relationships. The singer asks whether this individual was truly their friend in moments of both strength and weakness. The repetition of the line "Were you my friend..." creates a sense of longing and nostalgia for a simpler time when things felt easier and more genuine.
Overall, Meltdown is a powerful and emotionally charged song. The lyrics are deeply reflective and the use of metaphor adds a layer of complexity to the message. It is a testament to the skill and insight of Skunkworks as a band.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you wait... cringing in the dark
The singer is addressing someone who is hiding in fear and asking them to stay put and listen.
You create what you always fear
The person is creating a situation that they are afraid of and bringing it upon themselves.
A puppet of hatred dishing out poison
The person is controlled by their own hatred and is spreading negativity around them.
You use me, for bait, your begging bowl of lies
The person is exploiting the artist for their own purposes and is using lies to get what they want.
Chain letters of sniveling compromise
The person is resorting to cowardice and making compromises to save themselves.
I can smell the difference... your truth and your fiction
The singer can tell when someone is lying and can distinguish between what is true and what is not.
You and your twisted convictions
The person has their own beliefs that are distorted and not based on reality.
Were you my friend when I belonged?
The artist is questioning whether the person was truly their friend when they were in a good place in life.
Were you my friend when I was strong?
The artist is questioning whether the person was truly their friend when they were doing well.
Were you my friend when I was weak?
The artist is questioning whether the person was truly their friend when they were struggling.
Were you my friend when I was crawling calling... out of my head?
The singer is questioning whether the person was truly their friend when they were in a mentally unstable state.
Cold, like your blood the snake is always cool (cool)
The person is likened to a snake - cold, calculating, and always composed.
When things get tough
When the situation becomes difficult or challenging.
You slither on the ground
The person tries to maneuver their way out of difficult situations, often resorting to deceit and manipulation.
You cover up your tracks when I'm around
The person tries to hide their true intentions when the singer is present.
It's over now my friend
The relationship between the artist and the person is coming to an end.
Your dog has got its day
The person's actions have finally caught up with them and they are facing the consequences.
It's payback time, or what you had to say
The singer is seeking revenge for the person's past actions.
You're stuck with the life you made
The person is now facing the consequences of their actions and must live with the choices they made.
Stuck with the plans you made
The person must deal with the results of their own decisions.
Stuck with everything you are
The person must come to terms with who they are and the actions they have taken in their life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX JOHN DICKSON, BRUCE DICKINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thiago Mancini
Vai em português mesmo: como esse álbum é foda.
Hikash
My favorite song from the album.
John Mollusk
thanks for posting -- can't get enough Skunkworks. wish they would reform
Antonio Neto
great song, better than any from balls or tattooed
Mike Calak
Vocals are insane drums really good bass and guitar are ok but there sound are amazing
WackoW1zard
you know your alternative when your stage presence gains s tambourine.
sucks that no one dug this, it could've gone in some interesting directions.
brengf
Thanks for all the uploads and explanations. I really prefer these live concerts to IM's huge distracting bombastic productions.
maidenwildM
AWESOME.
Levent Akses
This is a lesson in life
pentagonoenllamas
This song has a bit of a Jesus Lizard feel to it.