millstone - brand new (lyrics)

Описание: Track #2 from "The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me"

I guess everyone finds their own meanings in every song. But how can anyone not see the religious or christian reference in this song. "Millstone" the very title of the song is a reference to the bible. In the chorus it says that "I'm my own stone around my neck" referring to the biblical reference of a millstone acting as a weight or a burden. How many of us are "our own stones around our necks" or our own worst enemies. Our choices and our mistakes act as a burden or a weight hence "Millstone" He is not questioning God, but is going through something I personally know very well. Questioning himself and his past choices. That is what this whole album is about, you people are shit stupid if you cant see that. THE DEVIL AND GOD ARE RAGING INSIDE ME. It is a struggle we all have. The struggle between the good and the bad, Or the light and darkness in us. It is not limited to Christianity or religion in general. We all make mistakes and bad choices and have to live with those burdens. Jesse refers to it in Jesus Christ, Limousine, and basically every other song on this album. But this is a song about remorse. And I love how Jesse writes it from his own perspective and is taking responsibility for his actions and mistakes, it is something many of us need to do. "I'm my own stone around my neck." These words have changed the way I look at my life. Because nothing stands more true to me. I am the only one to blame for my mistakes and the remorse I feel. My own choices and mistakes and "Demons" are symbolized by a millstone, or a heavy burden weighing me down. This song is incredible. Jesse Lacey is the greatest songwriter ever.

source: http://songmeanings.com/songs/view/35...