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A Turn For The Worse
The Generators Lyrics

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Trouble got a hold of me
DonÂ't you see
ItÂ's found itÂ's home its set in stone
ItÂ's lit up on the marquee
Some how things havenÂ't always been like this
My demons came back
This time I couldnÂ't resist

So now the monsters of madness have prevailed
I try to stay clean with the hope and hell that failed
So now the consequences are gonna fall
Like a ton of bricks and the writingÂ's on the wall

Taking the turn for the worse thatÂ's fure sure
Sinking further than IÂ've ever sunk before
Knowing deep down that IÂ'll never find the cure
Taking the turn

My turn for the worse
My turn for the worse

Overall Meaning

In the opening lines of the song "A Turn For The Worse" by The Generators, the singer conveys the sense of being overwhelmed by trouble. The troubles that the person is facing have become deeply ingrained, symbolized by the mention of trouble finding its home and being set in stone. The imagery of trouble being lit up on a marquee suggests that these problems are not hidden but rather boldly on display for all to see. The repetition of "don't you see" emphasizes the urgency and frustration of the situation.

As the lyrics progress, the singer reflects on the fact that things were not always so dire. There is a sense of personal struggle indicated by the reference to demons returning and the inability to resist their influence this time. This could suggest a sense of inevitability or powerlessness in the face of personal struggles or challenges that have resurfaced.

The following lines delve deeper into the internal conflict within the person, describing how the "monsters of madness" have gained the upper hand. Despite efforts to stay clean and hopeful, there is an acknowledgement of failure in this battle against personal demons. The use of vivid imagery, such as "consequences falling like a ton of bricks" and "the writing's on the wall," paints a picture of impending doom and an awareness of the negative outcomes that may follow.

The chorus of the song encapsulates the theme of spiraling further into despair and self-destructive behavior. The repetition of "taking the turn for the worse" emphasizes the downward trajectory that the person is experiencing, sinking to new depths of despair. There is a resigned acceptance of never finding a cure or solution to the struggles being faced. The repetition of "my turn for the worse" underlines the personal nature of these challenges and the sense of inevitability in this dark journey.

Line by Line Meaning

Trouble got a hold of me
I am overwhelmed by troubles

DonÂ't you see
Can't you see the distress I am in?

ItÂ's found itÂ's home its set in stone
My problems have become permanent

ItÂ's lit up on the marquee
My troubles are on display for all to see

Some how things havenÂ't always been like this
Things used to be different before

My demons came back
My inner struggles resurfaced

This time I couldnÂ't resist
I couldn't fight against it this time

So now the monsters of madness have prevailed
My mental afflictions have taken over

I try to stay clean with the hope and hell that failed
I tried to stay sober but failed

So now the consequences are gonna fall
Now I have to face the repercussions

Like a ton of bricks and the writingÂ's on the wall
The consequences will hit hard and I can already see the signs