Doom
Soul Swallower Lyrics
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Never does it end.
No peace. No rest.
Never an aftermath to reflect
The red eyes of the storms have converged
Their wings spread the plague
I've crossed the face of death
The lyrics to Soul Swallower's song "Doom" convey a message of hopelessness and despair. The repetition of "never" throughout the lyrics emphasizes the idea that there is no escape from the dismal situation the singer finds themselves in. The line "never does it leave my veins" suggests that the pain and suffering are deeply ingrained within them and impossible to shake off. The lack of peace and rest further amplifies this message, leaving the listener feeling as though there is no respite from the turmoil.
The "red eyes of the storms" are a metaphor for the chaos and destruction that have taken hold of the world. The line "their wings spread the plague" conjures images of a swarm of locusts or other insects spreading disease and death. The singer has "crossed the face of death," suggesting that they have come face-to-face with their mortality and survived, but at a great cost. The lack of an aftermath to reflect on implies that there is no time to process what has happened because the cycle of pain and suffering continues without end.
Line by Line Meaning
Never does it leave my veins.
The feeling of doom always stays with me and does not seem to go away.
Never does it end.
The sense of doom appears to be never-ending, with no end in sight.
No peace. No rest.
The feeling of doom creates an uneasy and restless state, with no opportunity for peace.
Never an aftermath to reflect
There are no positive outcomes to reflect on after the feeling of doom has passed.
The red eyes of the storms have converged
A destructive force, represented by red-eyed storms, has come together to create chaos in one's life.
Their wings spread the plague
The destructive force spreads like a contagious disease, affecting all aspects of one's life.
I've crossed the face of death
The feeling of doom has led the singer to come close to death, either literally or figuratively.
Contributed by Sadie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.