This Corrosion
The Sisters Of Mercy (A Slight Case Of Overbombing - Greatest Hits Volume One) Lyrics
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Gimme something that I missed
(Gimme the ring)
A hand to hold, wild and what it seems
(Gimme the ring)
Kill the king, when love is the law,
And the we'll turn round...
(Gimme the ring)
And do you hear me call?
(Gimme the ring)
On the loan and on the level
...still on the floor
(Gimme the ring)
Sing dream child
And do you hear at all?
(Sing)
(Sing)
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing...
Gimme siren, child and do you hear me?
Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
Sing, child, of right and wrong
Gimme things that don't last long
Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
(Sing)
(Sing)
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing...
On daze, like this
In times like these
I feel an animal deep inside
Heel to haunch on bended knees
Living on if and if I tried,
Somebody send me... please...
Dream wars and a ticket to seem
Giving out and in
Selling the don't belong
Well, what do you say
D'you have a word for Giving Away?
Got a song for me?
(Sing)
(Sing)
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me
Hey now, hey now now, sing...
I got nothing to say I ain't said before
I bled all I can, I won't bleed no more
I don't need no one to understand
Why the blood run hold
The hired hand
On heart
Hand of God
Floodland and Driven Apart
Run cold
Turn
Cold
Burn
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
Like a healing hand
The lyrics to “This Corrosion” by The Sisters of Mercy are enigmatic and open to interpretation. The song begins with the line “Gimme the Ring, kissed and told” which suggests that the singer is asking for something significant such as power or control. Following this line, the singer seems to be asking for a love that is wild and free, and they want to be with someone who will treat them as an equal partner. The line, “Kill the king when love is the law,” may be interpreted as the singer’s desire to overthrow hierarchical structures in relationships that involve power imbalances.
The song’s chorus emphasizes the singer’s desire for something more significant than what they can obtain through earthly symbols such as power or love. They sing, “Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me” which suggests that they want someone to bring them a message of truth or enlightenment.
The song’s final verse is perhaps the most cryptic of them all. The singer pleads for “Dream wars and a ticket to seem” which may suggest their desire for an escape from the mundane reality of their life. They then ask if anyone has a “word for giving away” which suggests that they are willing to give something up in return for this escape. The final lines, “Like a healing hand, like a healing hand” suggest that the singer is looking for some kind of salvation or redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme the Ring, kissed and toll'd
I want the authority, the recognition that comes with power.
Gimme something that I missed (Gimme the ring) A hand to hold, wild and what it seems (Gimme the ring)
Give me something I didn't have before, someone to accompany me on this adventure.
Kill the king, when love is the law, And the we'll turn round... (Gimme the ring)
Destroy the oppressive powers that be; once we do, things will flip for the better.
Gimme dream child And do you hear me call? (Sing)
Can you imagine the possibilities, the amazing things that could happen if we work together?
On the loan and on the level ...still on the floor (Gimme the ring)
Even when we start to gain ground, we're not quite there yet, still humble and down-to-earth.
Sing dream child And do you hear at all? (Sing)
Are you listening to me, and really understanding what I'm saying?
Gimme siren, child and do you hear me? Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call? Sing, child, of right and wrong Gimme things that don't last long Gimme siren, child, and do you hear me call?
I want your voice, your passion, your ability to capture the fleeting moments of life in song. Can you understand the difference between right and wrong, and express it to others?
On daze, like this In times like these I feel an animal deep inside Heel to haunch on bended knees Living on if and if I tried, Somebody send me... please... Dream wars and a ticket to seem Giving out and in Selling the don't belong Well, what do you say D'you have a word for Giving Away? Got a song for me? (Sing)
Sometimes I don't know what to do, how to handle the chaos and confusion of life. If someone can give me guidance, I'll take it. Can you help me make sense of this world? Do you have anything to share?
I got nothing to say I ain't said before I bled all I can, I won't bleed no more I don't need no one to understand Why the blood run hold The hired hand On heart Hand of God Floodland and Driven Apart Run cold Turn Cold Burn Like a healing hand Like a healing hand Like a healing hand Like a healing hand
I've said all I can say; I've done all I can do. I don't need anyone to feel my pain or understand my struggle. I've been hurt, but I'll get through it. I'll heal, and emerge stronger than before.
(Sing) (Sing) Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me Hey now, hey now now, sing This Corrosion to me Hey now, hey now now, sing...
We need to come together, to sing a song of hope and power. Let's join our voices and make something beautiful, something that will last forever.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: ANDREW TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nep401
3:02 "I got nothing to say I ain't said before
I bled all I can, I won't bleed no more
I don't need no one to understand
Why the blood run hold
The hired hand
On heart
Hand of god
Flood land and driven apart
Run cold (hey now, hey now now)
Turn
Cold, BURN LIKE A HEALING HAND!!!"
really love that part of the lyrics. Hits me hard
@hayleem2334
When a goth dies their voice gets added to the choir in the intro
@R1Armadill0
This comment right here! nice!
@hayleem2334
@@thatbitchnoemie actually found it on twitter but thanks
@thatbitchnoemie
@@hayleem2334 Maybe she has Twitter too, idk honestly
@scotty193
Is suicide by Goth actually considered a death?.
@commentercommentypants7904
I would love it if Goth Heaven was just becoming an unearthly spirit providing dramatic vocals for moody music.
@hide904
I accidentally listened to this song when I was fifteen and it shaped my music taste forever.
@charlesstiesmeyer1494
...... and now, change the playback speed above to .90 ..... a process to be sure, then, put it on eleven and prepare to pick up broken glass, replace broken floors, etc ..... on days like this, in times like these .........
@treechoppa42
Damn
@sichernicht
Sowas passiert...