Six Feet Deep

The Warning's song 'Six Feet Deep' is a powerful anthem of finality and confrontation. The lyrics delve into themes of betrayal, self-realization, and the ultimate end of a toxic relationship. The opening lines, 'What if I'm selfish? Everyone else is / You're not a product of God, quit telling yourself this,' set the tone for a brutally honest self-assessment and a rejection of false pretenses. The protagonist is tired of the cyclical nature of the relationship, as indicated by 'you always come back over and over again,' and is ready to put an end to it once and for all.

The recurring imagery of being 'six feet deep' serves as a metaphor for the death of the relationship. It symbolizes a point of no return, where the protagonist has decided to bury the past and move on. The line 'I'll be seeing you underground' suggests a final farewell, indicating that the relationship has reached its lowest point and can go no further. The use of phrases like 'lethal injection' and 'digging your grave' further emphasize the sense of finality and the irreversible nature of the decision.

The song also touches on themes of pride and ego, particularly in the lines 'Prodigal son, yeah, I know you felt this / Feeding your pride, put your ego where your mouth is.' This suggests that the other party in the relationship has been driven by ego and pride, leading to repeated conflicts. The protagonist has reached a point of no return, as indicated by 'But it's way too late, nothing left to hate / Such a bitter taste, what a shame.' The song concludes with a sense of liberation and closure, as the protagonist has finally 'figured out' the other person and is ready to move on, leaving the toxic relationship 'six feet deep.'