“Cut My Lip” tells a story of an unfaltering determination to navigate the unpredictable terrain of life. In terms of the album’s concept, the protagonist is willing to do whatever it takes to escape DEMA even though he may suffer wounds along the way.

The liquid he drinks may be analogous to freedom from DEMA, which also means freedom from afflictions of the mind such as self-doubt and depression. Freeing oneself from circumstances such as these doesn’t come without pain and sacrifice. The price he pays is found in the “rust around the rim” that cuts his lip.