Pico
The Gray Lyrics
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Set free by the hangman tying my noose
Here I am waiting, biding my time
Engulfed by darkness coddled with lies
I climb the gallows
I feel the weight of the rope
Wrap around my neck
Recollections of a harrowed state
Fear rains from the clouded sky
No life in my bloodshot eyes
As floor gives away
I can hear the devil say
Follow through the left hand path
And watch the world choke on ash
I watch the world choke on ash
The Gray's song Pico reveals the feeling of someone who is going through a tough phase in their life. The individual in question seems to have been wronged by someone or a group of persons, but they do not want to be seen as a victim. However, they are burdened by the truth and maybe need someone to hear their story.
The symbolism of the "hangman" represents the individual's struggle to move on from a difficult experience or trauma in their lives. The rope around their neck represents the weight of the burden they carry. The individual is engulfed in darkness, which emphasizes their confusion and frustration. They are waiting for the right moment to act, biding their time while being coddled by lies.
The broken poem infused with hatred is an indication of the bitterness present. The fear that rains from the sky, as described in the song, may be representative of a feeling of overwhelming anxiety. The individual in question feels helpless, their eyes bloodshot and lifeless. The climax comes when the floor gives way, symbolizing the struggle to hold on. The devil's message, in this case, to follow through the left-hand path, may be interpreted as the individual giving in to negative influences, a lack of faith, or feelings of hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't portray a victim but a burden of truth
I am not going to act like a victim but speak the truth, even if it is heavy.
Set free by the hangman tying my noose
The hangman's noose, representing death, has set me free from the lies that shackled me.
Here I am waiting, biding my time
I am waiting patiently, anticipating what comes next.
Engulfed by darkness coddled with lies
I am surrounded by darkness and comforted by the deceptive falsehoods that caused my pain.
I climb the gallows
I am prepared to face my fate and climb the scaffold.
I feel the weight of the rope
I am consciously aware of the impending doom that awaits me.
Wrap around my neck
The noose tightens around my neck, a physical representation of the emotional turmoil within me.
Recollections of a harrowed state
Memories of the hardships I endured flash before my eyes.
A broken poem imbued with hate
My emotions have manifested themselves into a fragmented poem, filled with anger and resentment.
Fear rains from the clouded sky
I am overwhelmed by fear, as if it were a storm cloud raining down upon me.
No life in my bloodshot eyes
My exhausted eyes reveal that I am lifeless and have lost hope.
As floor gives away
The ground beneath me collapses, signaling the beginning of the end.
I can hear the devil say
My mind plays tricks on me, as if the devil is speaking to me directly.
Follow through the left hand path
The devil tempts me to make a decision that would lead me down a darker path.
And watch the world choke on ash
If I follow the devil's path, the world will suffer the consequences, as if choking on the ashes of destruction.
I watch the world choke on ash
The consequences of my actions have led to the destruction of the world, and I am forced to watch it happen.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Cameron Connor, W. Saret
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