A grindcore/thrash-/sludge metal band out of CA.
Mandrake
Watch Me Burn Lyrics
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I give up
I'm a sharp sword
My heart's so cold
What will it take
You don't exist to me
Sharp sword
I give up
I wish that I gave a fuck
I'm a sharp sword
My heart's so cold
What will it take
You don't exist to me
Sharp sword
So so so so fucking what
The lyrics of the song "Mandrake" by Watch Me Burn are a reflection of the artist's bitterness and disillusionment towards life. The metaphorical reference to a sharp sword symbolizes the sharpness of the artist's words and their ability to cut through anything without any inhibition or remorse. The artist declares that their heart is so cold that they have given up on connecting with any emotions, including love or empathy. They feel like nobody exists for them, and nothing matters anymore.
The artist is completely indifferent to the opinions of others, as is evident from the words "so fucking what." The repeated use of the phrase "sharp sword" emphasizes the idea that the artist is a weapon that can unleash pain and destruction, and they are not afraid to use it. Despite the blunt and harsh nature of the lyrics, the artist conveys their vulnerability by expressing that they wish they cared more about things.
The overall message of the song seems to be that the artist is tired of pretending to care about things that do not matter, and they are ready to face life with a sharp edge without any masks or pretensions.
Line by Line Meaning
Sharp sword
I'm strong and dangerous, like a sharp sword.
I give up
I'm tired of fighting and trying. I'm done.
I'm a sharp sword
I'm a weapon, ready to be used or cause harm.
My heart's so cold
I feel nothing. My heart is numb and indifferent.
What will it take
What do you want from me? What am I supposed to do?
You don't exist to me
You're nothing to me. I don't care about you or your existence.
So so so so fucking what
I don't give a damn. It doesn't matter at all.
I wish that I gave a fuck
I wish I could care about something or someone, but I'm incapable of it.
Contributed by Bentley P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
6S6Y6C6Z6
They sound fucking awesome though. I remember hearing their Demo in 03 or 04... Wish I could find the tracks though.
aeda haggenti
buena banda cuando estaran aka por el df? me gustaria ir aun concierto
HaXxorIzed
If you are, I have a question. How many people on average, say per conversation/comment online/etc where your music is discussed, fail to realise that bands with influence from Grindcore as a genre are appreciated and listened to worldwide? Never had the chance to ask someone in a grind (well, sludge/grind/thrash but w/e :p) band this.
thedddemon
Best metal video ever. Cool song too
Christopher Blauvelt
holy shit this video is awesome!!!
thedddemon
this is the coolest video I've ever seen
Pamela Maya
sawa this is to0 much!!! and i saw my mexican flag thanks sawa!! keep it brutal
baalyezidi
i remember.. i would tell everyone about this band back in highschool (around 6 years ago) and they thought it was crap... untill a lil a while ago that they found out the vocalist was a hot bitch.... now they are all into this shit....
Wednesday sarver
That thumbnail is great
Robert Colton
heard this band on howard stern today, music is somewhat cool, and i love death/black metal, but the over dubbed off time vocal tracks ruin it, might as well use a pitch shifter, might sound more realistic