Lucretia
Megadeth桴 Lyrics
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I tiptoe through the darkness
Cold as hell, black as spades
Aware of my immediate surrounding
In my place I escape up into my hideout
Hiding from everyone
My friends all say,
"Dave you're mental anyway" hey!
I stalk the cobwebbed stairways
Dirt grits between my feet
The stair creaks, I precariously sneak
Hypnosis guides my hand
I slipside through the walkways
Sit in granny's rockin' chair
Memories are whirling by, yeah
Reminisce in the attic
Lucretia waits impatiently
Cobwebs make me squint
The cobra so eloquently glints
Moonbeams surge through the sky
The crystal ball's energized
Surely that like the cat waiting
Lucretia rocks away
The lyrics of Megadeth's song Lucretia describe a sense of isolation and escape into a personal hideout, where the singer, Dave, is able to be himself and avoid the judgement of his friends. The imagery of the darkness, coldness, and blackness surrounding him contrasts with his inner state of mind, which becomes deeper as he is entranced by his surroundings. He stalks the stairways, feeling the dirt under his feet and the creaks of the stairs as he makes his way to his destination. When he reaches his hideout, he sits in granny's rocking chair and becomes enveloped in his memories, reminiscing about Lucretia who is waiting impatiently for him. The cobwebs that make him squint and the glint of the cobra suggest a dark, ominous atmosphere, which is reinforced by the lines "Moonbeams surge through the sky, The crystal ball's energized". However, Lucretia rocks away, as if detached from these surroundings, and the song fades with that strange feeling of isolation and detachment.
In general, the lyrics of Lucretia can be seen as an expression of the need for solitude, where one can escape from societal pressures and reflect on one's own experiences. At the same time, this escape can be seen as a double-edged sword, as it can also leave the individual feeling detached or disconnected from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting up, late at night
The singer is awake in the middle of the night.
I tiptoe through the darkness
The singer is walking quietly through a dark area.
Cold as hell, black as spades
The environment is extremely cold and dark.
Aware of my immediate surrounding
The artist is very conscious of their surroundings.
In my place I escape up into my hideout
The artist goes to their personal hideout to escape from the world.
Hiding from everyone
The singer is purposely avoiding interaction with others.
My friends all say, "Dave you're mental anyway" hey!
The singer's friends think they're crazy for their behavior.
Drift into a deeper state
The artist is starting to experience a more extreme level of escapism.
I stalk the cobwebbed stairways
The artist is carefully climbing through a dusty, cobweb-filled area.
Dirt grits between my feet
The artist is walking barefoot and can feel dirt under their toes.
The stair creaks, I precariously sneak
The stairs make noise as the singer climbs, making them feel like they need to be cautious.
Hypnosis guides my hand
The artist feels like they're in a trance.
I slipside through the walkways
The singer is walking through narrow pathways.
Sit in granny's rockin' chair
The singer sits in an old rocking chair.
Memories are whirling by, yeah
The singer is experiencing flashbacks.
Reminisce in the attic
The artist is thinking about past events in an attic.
Lucretia waits impatiently
The name Lucretia represents someone or something that the artist is waiting for.
Cobwebs make me squint
The singer is trying to navigate through an area filled with cobwebs.
The cobra so eloquently glints
The singer notices a snake that is shining in the light.
Moonbeams surge through the sky
The artist sees bright moonlight outside.
The crystal ball's energized
The artist sees an energized crystal ball that is probably being used for divination or prediction.
Surely that like the cat waiting
The artist is anticipating something like a cat waiting for its prey.
Lucretia rocks away
The person or thing represented by Lucretia is waiting, and the singer continues to escape into their own world.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID ELLEFSON, DAVE MUSTAINE
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