Ritual
Somnea Lyrics
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Left me pickin up the pieces of a shattered lung yeah
You picked your battles wrong
And now you've been left speechless cause the wars begun
Yeah
Went to switchin up sides
Double agents die when they run yeah
Won't you look me in the eyes when you let the bullet fly from the gun yeah
You smooth criminal
Armed sentinel
Wanna cut me open like a blood ritual
Smooth criminal
Armed sentinel
Won't you let me go, cause I can take no more
Save all your explanations
They're just lies you use as bondage to interrogate me
Just kept your ego inflated
Hate to burst your little bubble this game's heavyweight
And the kicker's, I've been goin for the goal wreakin havoc
Really not tryna be too dramatic
Gotta lead my whole team now they call me captain
But when you get up, can't recycle all the plastic
See
That's how things really be
But you're stuck in a dream
So now I'm just a ghost so you can't catch me
You smooth criminal
Armed sentinel
Wanna cut me open like a blood ritual
Smooth criminal
Armed sentinel
Won't you let me go, cause I can take no more
No more
No more
You smooth criminal
Armed sentinel
Wanna cut me open like a blood ritual
Smooth criminal
Armed sentinel
Won't you let me go, cause I can take no more
The lyrics to Somnea's "Ritual" tell a story of betrayal and the aftermath of picking sides. The first verse describes the damage caused by the wrong choice of battles, leaving the singer to pick up the shattered pieces of their lung. The lyrics suggest that the person who made this choice is now speechless as the war begins. The singer also questions the double agents who switch sides and warns them to look them in the eyes before firing the bullet from the gun. These lyrics make it seem like the singer has been betrayed by someone they trusted and that they are now dealing with the consequences of that betrayal.
The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's relationship with the person who betrayed them. They describe this person as a smooth criminal and an armed sentinel. The singer suggests that this person's desire to cut them open like a blood ritual is disturbing, and they plead with them to let them go because they can take no more. The second verse continues with the theme of betrayal, but this time the singer suggests that they are finally seeing through the lies that were used to interrogate them. They describe the person who betrayed them as someone who wanted to keep their ego inflated while playing a heavyweight game. The singer suggests that they are now leading their team and taking control of the situation, but they warn that some things can't be recycled, such as the past.
Overall, "Ritual" is a powerful song about betrayal, dealing with the consequences of wrong choices and taking control of one's life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emotion and turmoil that come with these themes, making "Ritual" a song that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
The damage is done
Irreparable harm has been caused
Left me pickin up the pieces of a shattered lung yeah
Now I must deal with the aftermath and try to recover from the trauma and pain
You picked your battles wrong
You made a bad decision and now you're suffering the consequences
And now you've been left speechless cause the wars begun Yeah
You didn't expect the retaliation that came your way, now you're silenced
Went to switchin up sides
You changed your loyalties
Double agents die when they run yeah
Betrayal can cost you dearly, especially when you try to escape
Won't you look me in the eyes when you let the bullet fly from the gun yeah
Don't do it cowardly, confront me face to face before attacking me
You smooth criminal
You act in a sneaky and calculated manner
Armed sentinel
You are prepared for battle and vigilant to defend yourself
Wanna cut me open like a blood ritual
You want to harm me in a brutal and symbolic way
Won't you let me go, cause I can take no more
Stop tormenting me, I can't handle it any longer
Save all your explanations
Don't bother giving excuses
They're just lies you use as bondage to interrogate me
Your explanations are just ways to control and manipulate me
Just kept your ego inflated
You only care about preserving your self-image
Hate to burst your little bubble this game's heavyweight
You're up against a tough opponent and you're not as impressive as you think
And the kicker's, I've been goin for the goal wreakin havoc
What you didn't realize is I was already on a mission to cause chaos
Really not tryna be too dramatic
I'm not exaggerating, this is the reality
Gotta lead my whole team now they call me captain
I have to take charge and guide others through this crisis
But when you get up, can't recycle all the plastic
You'll face the consequences and can't undo the damage you've caused
See
Understand the truth
That's how things really be
That's the way things truly are
But you're stuck in a dream
You're delusional and not seeing reality
So now I'm just a ghost so you can't catch me
I've disappeared and am no longer within your grasp
No more
I can't handle this anymore
You smooth criminal
You remain calculating and manipulative
Armed sentinel
You're still prepared and watchful
Won't you let me go, cause I can take no more
Please stop tormenting me, I can't handle it any longer
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Joseph Sampy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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