Tripped Out
Velvet Acid Christ Lyrics


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You are the picture and I am the pen
You are the flame and I am the match
You are the clock and I am the hands
You are the angel and I am the wings

My little inner sense
My little innocent
My little inner sense
All tripped out
All tripped out

You are the headache and I am the pills
You are the fire and I am the wind
You are the drum and I am the stick
You are the sky and I am the cloud

My little inner sense
My little innocent
My little inner sense
All tripped out
All tripped out

You are the hell and I am the dirt
You are the door and I am the hinge
You are the core and I am the soul
You are alive and I am dead

My little inner sense
My little innocent
My little inner sense
All tripped out
All tripped out

You are the picture and I am the pen
You are the flame and I am the match
You are the clock and I am the hands
You are the angel and I am the wings

My little inner sense
My little innocent
My little inner sense




All tripped out
All tripped out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Velvet Acid Christ’s song Tripped Out appear to be a dialogue between two people, where one person is described as the picture, flame, clock, angel, and even the headache and hell, while the other is the pen, match, hands, wings, and even the pills and dirt. From these paradoxical statements, it is evident that the two people are dependent on each other, like opposites that are attracted to each other. The repetition of the phrase “My little inner sense” suggests that this unexplainable connection is not just a mere physical or emotional attachment, but rather a connection that transcends the conscious mind.


The refrain "All tripped out" repeatedly appears throughout the song, implying that the connection between these two people is so intense that it alters their perception of reality, making them lose touch with their surroundings. This feeling of being "tripped out" could also indicate a spiritual connection or even drug use, as Tripped Out is a reference to the experience of tripping.


Line by Line Meaning

You are the picture and I am the pen
You have the beauty and inspiration, while I am the one who makes it come alive and tangible.


You are the flame and I am the match
You have the intensity and passion, while I am the one who ignites it and sets it in motion.


You are the clock and I am the hands
You have the structure and framework, while I am the one who fills it with meaning and purpose.


You are the angel and I am the wings
You have the ability to reach great heights and soar, while I am the one who facilitates and supports your journey.


My little inner sense
The small part of me that is in tune with my intuition and inner voice.


My little innocent
The naive and pure part of me that is still untouched by the darkness and corruption of the world.


All tripped out
Existing in a state of altered consciousness and heightened awareness due to some external influence.


You are the headache and I am the pills
You are the source of pain and discomfort, while I am the remedy and solution to that pain.


You are the fire and I am the wind
You have the power and energy, while I am the one who guides and directs that energy towards a purpose.


You are the drum and I am the stick
You have the beat and rhythm, while I am the one who creates the sound and resonance.


You are the sky and I am the cloud
You have the vastness and expansiveness, while I am the one who adds texture and depth to that vastness.


You are the hell and I am the dirt
You represent the darkness and chaos, while I am the grounded and stable foundation that can withstand that darkness.


You are the door and I am the hinge
You are the entry point and exit point, while I am the mechanism that facilitates that movement.


You are the core and I am the soul
You have the essence and center, while I am the embodiment and expression of that essence.


You are alive and I am dead
You have the vitality and energy of life, while I am the lifeless and inert force that can be harnessed and transformed.




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Julian Cennamo


on Pain

This is a song about coping with failed relationships and a broken home. The lyricist has been triggered by a life event- most likely a breakup. The event is particularly tragic because it brings back haunting memories of fear and abandonment experienced in childhood.

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