Limb From Limb
Vanity Theft Lyrics


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Tongue dripping with disdain, I wake
And I'm rising to my feet
I've got a taste for blood and it's only yours
That's gonna do it, do it, do it for me

I'm gonna feed those lions
Watch them tear this limb from limb
You'll spend your whole life trying
To forgive yourself for what you did...uh

I'm gonna feed those lions
Watch them tear this limb from limb
You'll spend your whole life trying
To forgive yourself for what you did

Well, they don't know you like I do
You are the back of my hand
But in this light they might still be
Mistaken, taking you for a man

Well, I suggest you grow a spine
Before you lay yourself to sleep
'Cause god forbid you wake to find that you
Have sown nothing to reap

I'm gonna feed those lions
Watch them tear this limb from limb
You'll spend your whole life trying
To forgive yourself for what you did

I'm gonna feed those lions
Watch them tear this limb from limb
You'll spend your whole life trying
To forgive yourself for what you did

And when you're traveling the coast
I hope the wind is at your back
'Cause you'll be carrying my ghost
And nothing (no, nothing)
Nothing will save you from that

(You gotta)
Carry it, carry it, carry it
On your way to bury it, bury it, bury it

Carry it, carry it, carry it
Gonna have to marry it, marry it, marry it

(Oh, I'm gonna feed those lions)

Oh, I'm gonna feed those lions
Watch them tear this limb from limb
You'll spend your whole life trying
To forgive yourself for what you did

(You gotta carry it, carry it)
And those who give up (carry it)
Only get what (marry it, marry it)
They dese-e-erve (oh)

I'm gonna feed those lions (feed those lions)
Watch them tear this limb from limb (limb from limb)
You'll spend your whole life trying
To forgive yourself for what you did

And you don't even want to know how little
I have got to lose




'Cause everything ends just where it begins
And this one began with you

Overall Meaning

The song Limb From Limb by Vanity Theft is about revenge after being hurt by someone. The first verse talks about the singer waking up with a taste for blood and planning to make someone pay. The second verse suggests that the person who hurt them doesn't really know them at all – they may have thought they were weak, but in reality, they were much stronger. The chorus is about the singer's intention of feeding their anger towards this person, and watching them suffer by being destroyed and torn apart like a limb torn from a body.


The bridge is a warning directed to the person who hurt the singer, telling them to grow a spine and stand up for themselves before it's too late. They don't want them to wake up one day and realize they have nothing to show for their actions. The final verse describes how the singer's ghost will haunt the person who hurt them forever, and that they will have to carry this guilt the rest of their lives. The song ends with the singer reiterating their desire for revenge and emphasizing that everything ends where it begins, meaning that their pain and anger started with the person who hurt them, and it will end with their revenge.


The song has a strong and dark theme of revenge and is a way for the singer to express their anger in a healthy and creative way. It also highlights the lasting impact that hurtful actions can have on a person.


Line by Line Meaning

Tongue dripping with disdain, I wake
I wake up with a hateful attitude already on my mind.


And I'm rising to my feet
I'm getting out of bed and ready to take action.


I've got a taste for blood and it's only yours
I have a strong desire to make you pay, and it's going to happen now.


That's gonna do it, do it, do it for me
This revenge will satisfy me completely.


I'm gonna feed those lions
I'm going to unleash my anger and hurt you.


Watch them tear this limb from limb
You will be in significant pain and suffer greatly.


You'll spend your whole life trying
You will have to work hard and for a long time.


To forgive yourself for what you did...uh
You will have great guilt and shame for what you've done.


Well, they don't know you like I do
Others don't see your true nature like I have.


You are the back of my hand
I know you so well I could identify your backside in the dark.


But in this light they might still be
Others may misunderstand and misjudge you.


Mistaken, taking you for a man
They might think you are tough, but you aren't.


Well, I suggest you grow a spine
You need to have courage and be strong.


Before you lay yourself to sleep
Before you give up, you need to be brave.


'Cause god forbid you wake to find that you
You don't want to regret not taking action.


Have sown nothing to reap
You will not have accomplished anything.


And when you're traveling the coast
When you're on your journey in life.


I hope the wind is at your back
I wish you good luck in everything.


'Cause you'll be carrying my ghost
You will always have the negative consequences of your actions with you.


And nothing (no, nothing)
You can't escape the damage you've done.


Nothing will save you from that
You will have to face the harm you caused.


(You gotta)
You need to remember this.


Carry it, carry it, carry it
Take responsibility for what you did.


On your way to bury it, bury it, bury it
Try to hide your mistake, but it won't go away.


Gonna have to marry it, marry it, marry it
Accept the consequences of your action and endure them.


(Oh, I'm gonna feed those lions)
I will make you pay for what you did.


And those who give up (carry it)
Those who don't take responsibility will suffer.


Only get what (marry it, marry it)
You can't escape the consequences of your actions.


They dese-e-erve (oh)
They brought the consequences upon themselves.


I'm gonna feed those lions (feed those lions)
I will seek revenge and make you pay.


And you don't even want to know how little
You have no idea how insignificant you are to me.


I have got to lose
I'm willing to risk everything, even myself, for revenge.


'Cause everything ends just where it begins
This cycle of revenge will never end.


And this one began with you
You are the one who caused this, so you will pay the price.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Thea Baya Banana Fanna Fo Feya

Tongue dripping with disdain, I wake
And I'm rising to my feet
I've got a taste for blood and it's only yours
That's gonna do it, do it, do it for me.
Chorus:
I'm gonna feed those lions
Watch them tear this limb from limb
You'll spend your whole life tryin'
To forgive yourself for what you did x2
They don't know you like I do
You are the back of my hand
But in this light they might still be
Mistaken, takin' you you for a man
Well I suggest you
Grow a spine before
You lay yourself to sleep
'Cause God forbid you wake
To find that you
Have sown nothing to reap
Chorus
And while you're traveling the coast
I hope the wind is at your back
'Cause you'll be carrying my ghost
And nothin' will save you of that.
Carry it, carry it, carry it, On your way to bury it, bury it, bury it, Carry it, carry it, carry it, Gonna have to marry it, marry it, marry it.
Chorus
And those who give up
They only get what they deserve
Chorus
And you don't even want to know
How little I have got to lose
'Cause everything ends just where it begins
And this one began with you



All comments from YouTube:

Vanity Theft

Hello all. Consider us veryyyy flattered. Thank you for the ongoing support and be on the lookout for a new video soooon : )

Carly Holzrichter

I love this band so much! Just found them a couple weeks ago. They've got so much attitude!

Thea Baya Banana Fanna Fo Feya

Tongue dripping with disdain, I wake
And I'm rising to my feet
I've got a taste for blood and it's only yours
That's gonna do it, do it, do it for me.
Chorus:
I'm gonna feed those lions
Watch them tear this limb from limb
You'll spend your whole life tryin'
To forgive yourself for what you did x2
They don't know you like I do
You are the back of my hand
But in this light they might still be
Mistaken, takin' you you for a man
Well I suggest you
Grow a spine before
You lay yourself to sleep
'Cause God forbid you wake
To find that you
Have sown nothing to reap
Chorus
And while you're traveling the coast
I hope the wind is at your back
'Cause you'll be carrying my ghost
And nothin' will save you of that.
Carry it, carry it, carry it, On your way to bury it, bury it, bury it, Carry it, carry it, carry it, Gonna have to marry it, marry it, marry it.
Chorus
And those who give up
They only get what they deserve
Chorus
And you don't even want to know
How little I have got to lose
'Cause everything ends just where it begins
And this one began with you

Eric Tarsikes

Thanks to Journey's I found your band and I am now completely and utterly in love with your music. You ladies are very talented and I can't wait to see where you guys end up!!!!

MsSerenabalena

alicia has an amazing voice. I keep coming back for more. :)

jeankirstein

Holy crap! The lead singer's voice is amazing! You guys are pretty good! :D

eudemarti

This is superb and impressive! It is GREAT to see an all female band that ROCKS! I just discovered them today, and I've enjoyed every bit of their music I've heard. Continue doing what you do, and you'll keep on being successful. GIRL POWER!!!

ps777

I still remeber that build for Ahri.. good memories <3

Berker T.

shit man, memories.

Berker T.

mobafire :D

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