Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: industrial
Song Meaning of “Addiction – Live in Bratislava” by Skinny Puppy
This powerful song by Skinny Puppy speaks to the feeling of being trapped, both by addiction and by life. It examines the difficulty in recognizing that we have the freedom to make our own choices and to break free of the habits and patterns that pull us away from our dreams. It speaks of the desperation people feel when they are so sunken into an addiction, the fear of letting go and of not being able to release themselves from it. It acknowledges the power of addiction, both over people and their will to stay strong, and at the same time offers hope for its victims. The line “Heartache enslaves me” speaks to the pain and sorrow that is characteristic of addiction. Through its mix of industrial and electronic sounds, this song conveys an almost alien atmosphere, showing the often out of this world feeling of being trapped and addicted. There is something deeply moving about this track that speaks to the complexity of addiction and how the way out can be far out of reach.