Desperate and ravenousI'm so weak and powerlessOver you

Desperate and ravenousI'm so weak and powerlessOver you

Little angel go awayCome again some other dayThe devil has my ear todayI'll never hear a word you sayHe promised I would find a little solaceAnd some piece of mindWhatever just as long as I don't feel so

Desperate and ravenousI'm so weak and powerlessDesperate and ravenousI'm so weak and powerlessOver you

Over you

The lyrics in A Perfect Circle's "Weak and Powerless" explore the singer's feelings of being trapped and controlled by another person. The opening line, "Tilling my own grave to keep me level," suggests that the singer is engaging in self-destructive behavior in order to maintain a sense of balance or control within their life. The following line, "Jam another dragon down the hole," continues the theme of self-harm and suggests that the singer is actively trying to bury their own problems.

The chorus, "Desperate and ravenous, I'm so weak and powerless over you," repeats twice and really set the emotional tone for the entire song. The singer is admitting to being weak and powerless in the face of another person's control. He acknowledges that he is desperate for something, but he doesn't know what it is. The verses are filled with vivid imagery, as the singer speaks about digging to the rhythm and the echo of a solitary siren, and searching for something akin to China. The final verse features the singer addressing a "little angel," who might represent his conscience or sense of moral responsibility. He acknowledges that he cannot listen to this angel at the moment, as the "devil has his ear." Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a person who is struggling to maintain their own sense of self in the face of another's control and influence.