Blood
Sons Daughters Lyrics
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'Neath an iron throne
We stand alone
Yet we bleed
From an iron wound
We comfort you
Something's right behind us
Something's right behind us
We sing for you
What can you know?
What can you know?
Can you know?
(Lock them out)
In another world we could be
(Throw the key)
Alone
(They'll stand alone)
Never have to flee
What we'd never know
Would you hold me
(Keep them down)
Serenade me
(Languishing in dreams)
The dreams abate the cold
(They can't regrow)
Can't let go
Something's right behind us
Something's right behind us
Powering
Powering for the rest of time
Tell me a lie
Iron and blood
Look me in the eye
Iron and blood
Tell me a lie
To me, to me
Iron and blood
Iron and blood
Iron and blood
Iron and blood
Iron and blood
Iron and blood
Iron and blood
Iron and blood
The song "Blood" by Sons and Daughters is a haunting and introspective piece that explores the themes of isolation, pain, and the desperate search for relief. The lyrics use vivid, poetic language to draw a picture of a bleak world characterized by hopelessness and despair.
The opening lines of the song, "Left to rot 'neath an iron throne, we stand alone, yet we bleed" set the tone for the rest of the piece, painting a picture of a world where people suffer in silence and under the weight of oppressive systems. The repeated refrain of "Something's right behind us" reinforces this sense of foreboding and paranoia, suggesting that even in the face of adversity and hardship, there is always something more sinister lurking in the shadows.
The line "Tell me a lie, iron and blood, look me in the eye" seems to be a challenge to the powers that be, a call to confront the harsh realities of the world and find a way to transcend them. At the same time, the repetition of the phrase "Iron and blood" underscores the brutal nature of this world, where strength and violence are the only currencies that matter.
Overall, "Blood" is a powerful meditation on the nature of suffering and the human search for meaning in a world that often feels cruel and incomprehensible.
Line by Line Meaning
Left to rot
We are neglected and forgotten
'Neath an iron throne
We are oppressed by those in power
We stand alone
We are isolated from society
Yet we bleed
We suffer and feel pain
From an iron wound
Our oppression is deep and severe
We comfort you
We are there for you despite our own suffering
Something's right behind us
We are aware of the looming threat of danger
Can you see, when we sing
Through music, we express our emotions to be seen and heard
We sing for you
We use our art to connect with others
What can you know?
You cannot fully understand our struggles
Can you know?
Can anyone truly comprehend our pain?
(Lock them out)
We are excluded and kept from opportunities and resources
In another world we could be
There is the possibility for a better future
(Throw the key)
We wish to break free from our oppression
Alone
We long for independence and freedom
(They'll stand alone)
Those who wronged us will one day have to face the consequences alone
Never have to flee
We desire stability and safety
What we'd never know
Our current situation prevents us from experiencing a different life
Would you hold me
We crave connection and affection
(Keep them down)
Our oppressors wish to maintain their power over us
Serenade me
We appreciate being heard and comforted through music
(Languishing in dreams)
Our hopes and desires feel unattainable and unrealistic
The dreams abate the cold
Our optimism helps us cope with our bleak reality
(They can't regrow)
The damage done to us is irreversible
Can't let go
Our struggles remain in our minds and hearts
Something's right behind us
The constant threat of danger still lingers
Powering
Our energy and resilience fuels us
Powering for the rest of time
We will continue to persevere through our struggles
Tell me a lie
We can no longer distinguish fact from fiction
Iron and blood
Our oppression is severe and violent
Look me in the eye
We demand respect and acknowledgement
To me, to me
We plead to be seen and heard
Iron and blood
Our realities are harsh and inescapable
Iron and blood
Our struggles stem from violence and oppression
Iron and blood
The suffering we endure is constant and brutal
Iron and blood
Our experiences are defined by pain and struggle
Iron and blood
Our lives are ruled by oppression and violence
Iron and blood
Our resilience is fueled by the trauma we have endured
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Written by: Seth Parlow
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