Vermillion (pt. 2) (Bloodstone Remix)

Slipknot's 'Vermillion (pt. 2) (Bloodstone Remix)' delves into the depths of unrequited love and the torment it brings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person consumed by their feelings for someone who seems to embody all their desires and dreams. The opening lines, 'She seemed dressed in all of me, stretched across my shame,' suggest a deep connection and vulnerability, as if the object of affection is intertwined with the narrator's very being and insecurities. This person is described as 'everything to me, the unrequited dream,' highlighting the painful reality that this love is one-sided and unattainable.

The song's chorus, 'I don't know what to do when she makes me sad,' captures the helplessness and confusion that often accompany unreciprocated feelings. The repetition of 'I won't let this build up inside me' signifies a struggle to contain and manage these overwhelming emotions. The narrator is torn between their intense longing and the realization that this person is 'a myth that I have to believe in,' an idealized figure that cannot be made real. This internal conflict is further emphasized by the lines 'A catch in my throat, choke, torn into pieces,' illustrating the physical and emotional pain of holding onto an impossible dream.

Ultimately, the song concludes with the stark admission, 'She isn't real, I can't make her real.' This acknowledgment of the unattainable nature of the love interest serves as a cathartic release for the narrator, who must come to terms with the fact that their idealized vision cannot be brought to life. Slipknot's haunting lyrics and the melancholic tone of the remix create a powerful exploration of the agony and futility of unrequited love, resonating with anyone who has experienced the pain of longing for something just out of reach.