Red

The song 'Red' by The Wounded delves into the tumultuous emotions of love, betrayal, and the lingering pain that follows a broken relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the aftermath of a deeply hurtful experience. The opening lines, 'Leave me alone, as I gather my pride. And see the holes that I forever hide,' suggest a struggle to regain self-respect and confront the emotional wounds that have been concealed for too long.

The imagery of 'the dragon that lives under your skin' and 'the frost on your heart of sin' evokes a sense of inner turmoil and cold-heartedness in the person being addressed. The protagonist feels betrayed and deceived, as indicated by lines like 'You sucked my hope and dispatched my fate.' This sense of betrayal is further emphasized by the metaphor of painting 'with my blood our lie,' symbolizing the deep scars left by the relationship and the falsehoods that were part of it.

Despite the intense feelings of anger and hatred, there is a paradoxical admission of love in the final lines: 'But be that as it may, I love you still with my darkest hate.' This complex interplay of love and hate highlights the emotional conflict and the difficulty of completely severing ties with someone who has caused so much pain. The song captures the essence of a love that has turned toxic, leaving behind a trail of bitterness and sorrow.