RATS
The Black Heart Procession Lyrics

I can't sleep tonight the devil's in the moon
I'm wide awake because of my restlessness and the eerie atmosphere around me, as if something sinister is lurking in the moonlight.

So I walk the city streets
To distract myself and seek some solace or inspiration, I wander aimlessly through the urban landscape.

I take big steps to get nowhere
Despite my physical movements, I feel stuck in my existential crisis, unable to progress or achieve my goals.

I look at the lights
The neon signs and street lamps expose the hollow and superficial nature of modern life, as well as highlighting my loneliness and alienation.

There's nothing here for me
I feel disconnected from society and disillusioned with my own existence, believing that I have no purpose or value in this world.

I can't see the stars in the sky
The artificial glow of the city obscures the beauty and wonder of the natural world, emphasizing my isolation and insignificance.

The buildings reach too high
The towering structures around me seem oppressive and oppressive, trapping me in a world of concrete and steel that denies my humanity and spirituality.

I see rats
In my desperation and despair, I perceive the vermin as symbolic of my own degradation and decay, as well as the filth and corruption of the society around me.

I see the pimps I see the whores
The seedy and exploitative side of urban life is revealed, as people use and abuse each other for profit, pleasure, and power.

I see the thieves outside your door
The threat of crime and violence is ever-present, as those who have nothing seek to take from those who have something, even if it means breaking the law or causing harm.

I look down the alley where I left my life
The rocky road of my past, filled with regrets and mistakes, haunts me and tempts me to return to my former ways, even though I know it'll lead to more pain and suffering.

I see rats in the sewer at night
The darkness and filth of the underground tunnels reflect my own hidden desires and fears, as well as the reality of the world beneath the surface.

She said if I leave I won't come back
The person who loved and cared for me warned me that leaving would sever our connection forever, and that I might regret it in the end.

I can't stay alive
My mental and emotional state is deteriorating, as I struggle to find a reason or motivation to keep living, let alone thriving.

I can't stay alive from the devil's making room
The malevolent forces that plague my mind and soul seem to be winning, as they push me closer and closer to the edge of sanity and survival.

I walk from the alley where I left my life
I decide to abandon my past and embrace a new path, even though it's uncertain and dangerous, because I can't bear to stay in the same rut and suffer the same fate.

I see rats with blood in their eyes
The rats now seem more vicious and predatory, as if they want to attack and consume me, reflecting my own sense of vulnerability and victimhood.

I said if you leave don't come back
I give myself a stern ultimatum, knowing that I need to leave my comfort zone and face my demons, but also aware that I might not have the strength or will to return.

I said if you leave don't ever come back
I realize that this is not just a temporary escape, but a permanent departure from my old life, and that I must commit fully to my new identity and destiny, no matter how harsh or cruel it may seem.

I can't sleep tonight
The cycle of insomnia, anxiety, and despair continues, as I struggle to find peace or purpose in my mind or environment.