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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Arena of Pleasure" by the artist "W.A.S.P."

The lyrics of the song "Arena of Pleasure" by W.A.S.P. tell the story of the lyrical hero's escape from hopelessness and the search for his place in a world full of temptations and dangers.

The hero doesn't know where he's going, but he is driven by a thirst for something more than the dull routine of "live, work, die." He runs away from home, feeling like an "orphan of the night," and seeks refuge in the "arena of pleasure." This is a metaphor for a world full of temptations where one can forget oneself and quench the thirst for freedom.

The "fire of anger" burns in his eyes - he is determined to break free from the shackles of the past and find his own way. The hero compares himself to a restless beast fleeing persecution. He is young and full of energy but unsure if he will live to see another day.

Despite fear and uncertainty, the hero is determined to find his place in this world. He stands "on the promised land", but this place is full of dangers – "poisonous snakes," "lustful hedgehogs," and "blind worms." They symbolize the hypocrisy, malice, and soullessness of the society that the hero left behind.

The "glory machine" with its "piercing screams" is another danger that lies in wait for the hero. It is a metaphor for the world of show business, where it is easy to lose yourself in the pursuit of success.

Despite all the difficulties, the hero does not give up. He is determined to go his own way, even if it means coming face to face with the dangers of the "arena of pleasure."

I don't know where I'm going, but I can't wait to get there

All I know is, I'm just going

I ran away from home last night, gone forever

I was running for my life

And I've heard the words of what I should be

Live, Work, Die, I am the orphan of the night

Take me down, I'm coming home, the road to ruins

Inside the pleasure dome

Take me down, I'm coming home, arena of pleasures

Where I belong

I'm in the eye of my rage, where no hurricane dies

I'm in the eye of my rage, where the hurricane lies

Oh, a storm's in my eyes

And like the beast that's in my soul, I'm the restless child

Ah mama, I'm running for my life

I was sixteen going nowhere, will I see seventeen alive

And I was running from the nightmare

Stand at the promised land with fire in my eyes

I'm at the crossroad of my destiny and desire

Oh, God, what will I be

And my obsession is the gasoline to feed my fire

Oh it's burning in me

Don't waste the tears on my wasted years

Mama I'm outta here

They are poisoned snakes with double tongues

Horney hedgehogs who do their wrong

Deaf men and blind worms, they'll be not seen

They are pawns and rooks for a crimson king

They are a government with a parliament of whores

Can you hear the screams from the fame machine

Down in Chainsaw Charles morgue?

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