Down Underground
The Suicide File Lyrics
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Creeping through your nightmares, leaving putrid smells.
And there's a million stories of sordid private lives.
There's an army of skeletons behind a wall of lies.
Down underground.
Keep digging below.
Down underground.
You never know.
Beneath the oyster shells.
Beneath the glamour and grace.
Beneath the satin and lace.
The Suicide File's "Down Underground" is a song that speaks of the hatred, lies, and sordid stories that lurk beneath the surface of polite society. The first few lines emphasize that hate often comes disguised in subtle forms, sneaking up on us like a whisper, and invading our dreams, leaving behind a putrid residue that refuses to leave us alone. The song then goes on to acknowledge the existence of an army of skeletons that are concealed behind a wall of lies, waiting to be uncovered.
The chorus, "Down underground, keep digging below, down underground, you never know," urges the listener to keep delving deeper into those hidden, murky depths that we often ignore, because they might contain secrets that could prove uncomfortable or even unbearable. The final lines of the song, set against a backdrop of luxurious hotels, oyster shells, glamour, satin, and lace, cut through the facade of the upper class and highlight the dark underbelly of society that many refuse to see.
Overall, "Down Underground" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of putting on a veneer of respectability and ignoring the grit and grime that can be found lurking beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
Hate comes in whispers, not angry yells.
Hate is subtle and sneaks up on you, not announced with loud and obvious anger.
Creeping through your nightmares, leaving putrid smells.
Hate manifests in your worst fears and creates repulsive feelings.
And there's a million stories of sordid private lives.
There are countless tales of immoral hidden activities.
There's an army of skeletons behind a wall of lies.
There are many shameful secrets kept hidden behind lies.
Down underground.
This negativity is buried deep.
Keep digging below.
It takes effort to uncover the truth.
Down underground.
The further you go, the more is revealed.
You never know.
There is always more to discover.
Beneath the plush hotels.
Even luxury can hide darkness.
Beneath the oyster shells.
Beauty often covers up ugliness.
Beneath the glamour and grace.
Elegance and charm often camouflage secrets.
Beneath the satin and lace.
The niceties of life can veil the harsh truth.
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