Believe
Trapped Under Ice Lyrics

What's left to believe?
The singer questions what they have left to believe in.

look to the streets, watch the burning bring a city to it's knees
The singer sees the chaos and destruction caused by riots in the city.

can't stop this disease of addiction
The singer feels helpless in the face of addiction and its destructive effects.

can't stop the bleeding in the city that bleeds
The artist sees the city as a metaphorical wound that cannot be healed.

one eye open in the night
The artist is wary and cautious, always on guard against potential danger.

devils want to take what's yours, take your life by the street lights
The singer warns of the dangers posed by criminals who lurk in the night, waiting to prey on innocent victims.

but don't let them succeed
The singer urges listeners to be vigilant and not fall victim to those who would harm them.

don't listen to their words, don't you ever believe
The artist advises listeners to ignore the lies and false promises of those who seek to manipulate and harm them.

no hope - I can't believe
The artist expresses despair and hopelessness at the state of the world around them.

what's left to believe in?
The artist again questions what they have left to believe in.

believe what I can see, believe in hate, believe in sin
The singer points out that it is easy to give in to negative impulses and believe in the worst in humanity.

lie cheat and steal, in the name of death
The artist observes that some people are willing to do terrible things, even to the point of taking lives, in pursuit of their own goals.

Baltimore city
The singer calls out the city of Baltimore, which seems to be the setting for the song's events and themes.

put your soul to rest
The singer suggests that the destructive nature of the city has an impact on people's sense of self and well-being.

eyes open in my sleep, keep your eyes peeled too
The singer is always on alert, even in their sleep, and reminds others to be vigilant as well.

there's someone to take you
The artist warns that there are always those who would seek to do others harm and prey upon them.

from the ones that you love
The artist emphasizes the emotional toll of violent crime, which often leaves victims and their loved ones deeply traumatized.

take your life, take your money
The singer lists some of the things that criminals might take from their victims.

take the pain, take the drugs
The singer notes that drug addiction is one of the factors that fuels violence and crime in the city.

NO HOPE - I can't believe
The artist reiterates their sense of despair and hopelessness.

I'm holding like a spring loaded demon
The artist feels like a tightly coiled spring, ready to unleash their own destructive force.

ready to break, a life to take - the choice is yours
The artist suggests they are on the verge of causing devastation and that it is up to others to determine whether they succeed or not.

hands not bound but forced I break the backs of gods - the end
The singer sees themselves as unstoppable and capable of taking down even the most powerful and revered figures.

I am the law
The artist asserts their own authority and power, suggesting a disregard for the legal system that is meant to keep people safe.

adios, bye bye
The singer bids farewell, perhaps to the listeners or to the city itself.

touch and die
The singer threatens violence towards anyone who crosses them or makes them feel threatened.