Bring 'Em On
Tempestt Lyrics


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Lost in dreams
Faithless words
The truth beyond the smile
Envy minds

I needed no one
To help me stand
I was given a hand
By those who made me bleed

I signed up to sell my soul
And now I have to pay back
The things I've never asked for

I can feel my hand crushin' their bones
I'm tired of this so bring 'em on

Promises
Kindness
They lead me to the way they are

Sleepless fear
A lake of tears
Reflects an empty form without beliefs

They're blocking the way
And now I have to pay back
The things I've never asked for

I can feel my hand crushin' their bones
I'm tired of this so bring 'em on

I signed to sell my soul
And now I have to pay back
The things I've never asked for

They're blocking the way




And now I have to pay back
In the way they're always asked for

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bring 'em On by Tempestt seem to talk about the struggles of the singer in a situation where they feel like they have sold their soul or made some sort of deal in exchange for something they wanted. The first stanza describes a situation where the singer is surrounded by deceitful and envious people who hide their true feelings behind smiles and faithless words. The second stanza reveals that the singer did not need anyone's help to stand up initially but was eventually given a hand by people who made them bleed. This could be a metaphor for certain opportunities that came at a cost to the singer.


The third and fourth stanzas mention promises and kindness that led the singer to a particular path or situation that caused sleepless fear and a lake of tears. The singer now feels blocked and burdened by the things they never asked for and have to pay back in the way they're always asked for. The chorus, "I can feel my hand crushin' their bones, I'm tired of this so bring 'em on," expresses the singer's frustration and desire to confront those who are blocking their path and making them pay for something they never asked for. This song could be interpreted in many ways, but overall, it seems to tell a story about the consequences of selling your soul and the desire to confront those who block your path.


Line by Line Meaning

Lost in dreams
Confused by my own envisioning


Faithless words
Dishonest actions


The truth beyond the smile
Hiding unpleasant realities


Envy minds
Jealous thoughts


I needed no one
Independence was my goal


To help me stand
To assist in my achievement


I was given a hand
But it was given by those who hurt me


By those who made me bleed
By those who caused me pain


I signed up to sell my soul
I made a deal which cost me dearly


And now I have to pay back
I must face the consequences


The things I've never asked for
The burdens I didn't foresee


I can feel my hand crushin' their bones
I'm becoming aggressive towards them


I'm tired of this so bring 'em on
I'm prepared to fight back


Promises
Assurances made to me


Kindness
Consideration shown to me


They lead me to the way they are
Their actions reveal their true nature


Sleepless fear
Anxiety that keeps me up at night


A lake of tears
An abundance of sorrow


Reflects an empty form without beliefs
Shows that I have lost faith


They're blocking the way
Obstacles are in my path


And now I have to pay back
I must face the repercussions


In the way they're always asked for
In the manner that they expected all along




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