Absinthe
Wolf Lyrics


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Devil inside me
I've got you under my skin
Devil can you not see
What you're doing to me?
No

Absinthe
Ahh...

Mr, can you see?
Sister, can you hear?
Now I, now I can feel
The end coming near

Absinthe

Time and again I've been looking for you till I'm going blind
I think that you're hiding from me just to see if I lose my mind

Jesus, are you for real?
Don't play your tricks on me
Satan, that goes for you too
Who are you trying to fool?
Yeah





Absinthe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wolf's song "Absinthe" describe faith, temptation, and the realization of one's own mortality. In the first verse, the singer addresses the "devil inside me," acknowledging its presence and control over him. He questions the devil's intentions and the harm it brings to him, despite his own submission to it. The chorus repeatedly mentions "Absinthe," a drink known for its hallucinogenic effects that may be seen as a metaphor for the temptation and escapism the devil offers.


In the second verse, the singer asks if anyone else can sense the inevitability of death approaching as he does. He then confronts Jesus and Satan, calling into question their reality and motives. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, suggesting that the singer continues to struggle with the temptation of the devil.


Line by Line Meaning

Devil inside me
The negative and destructive aspects that exist within my personality


I've got you under my skin
I am unable to resist or control these negative and destructive aspects inside me


Devil can you not see
I acknowledge the existence of these negative aspects but I am also asking if they are aware of the damage they are causing me


What you're doing to me?
I am experiencing the negative consequences and I want to know if they are aware of the harm they are causing


No
The Devil either doesn't care about my pain or is not capable of understanding the gravity of the situation


Absinthe
The drink absinthe is mentioned as an alluring escape from reality and the pain caused by the internal struggle with the devil


Mr, can you see?
I am asking if there are any external indications of my internal struggle and if others can see my pain and suffering


Sister, can you hear?
I am wondering if others can empathize with my struggle and if they can hear my silent cries for help


Now I, now I can feel
After struggling in silence and isolation, I have started to feel the impact of the internal conflict and the weight of reality


The end coming near
I can feel the eventual descent into madness and destruction caused by the internal struggle and the temptation of absinthe


Jesus, are you for real?
I am questioning the existence of a higher power who could potentially intervene and save me from my own destructive tendencies


Don't play your tricks on me
I am pleading with any higher power to not toy with me and my life, and to take my struggles seriously


Satan, that goes for you too
I am also addressing the devil as a higher power and demanding that they stop playing games with my life and emotions


Who are you trying to fool?
I am questioning the motives and intentions of any external or internal forces that could potentially harm me or lead me towards destruction


Yeah
My questions and pleas are serious, and I demand answers and help in my struggle


Absinthe
The drink absinthe is mentioned again, reinforcing the idea that it is a tempting escape from pain and suffering




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Comments from YouTube:

rbagel55

Well looks like they had fun making the video. Great song.

Thor Wallgren

The distillery that produce WOLF absinthe is called Sankta Annas Branneri, also from Sweden. Check them out at Fb.

Fenrir Wolf

🤘

SilverRainProduction

...That was a full 4:41 of WTF. :')

I know what I'll be serving next family dinner.

Douglas Andrades

Hmmm... Marilyn Manson inspiration, well, at least to have an absinthe with the band name! Interesting it has the same graduation: 66,6%!!!!!

Biggus Diccus

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!

Mohsen Fayyazi

Ooh yeahh

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