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Defeated Intellect
Atrocity Lyrics
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My first time, I want to try
I lock the door, I'm really sure
Now I'm alone, the needle in my skin
Defeated intellect, I lost my mind
I know all dangers, but I need more
Fantastic feelings, coming to ecstasy
Lying in the room, she closes her eyes
Fast raving blood, in her veins
Falling apart, total delirium
Point of no return, shall overcome
There is no serious reason
To give up my decision
I live my life today
I give a shit on any corollary
Step by step you go on,
Leave your life in death's hand
Your body is shaking, freezing, perspiring
Opening your eyes, having reveries
Walls look like ice, cold and glinting
The shining sun, reflected lights
Senseless thoughts, nameless words
You cannot act, you have no will
Controlled by poison, suddenly you scream
Father returns: "Get on your knees!"
Breathing heavily, oppressive atmosphere
Whispering voices, in your ears
Having red eyeballs, and a dry tongue
Attack of giddiness, head is going round
People on the street, walk, rush and speak
Eat, drink, consume, money takes control
They don't care, about you
No time to think, no help for you
Atrocity's song Defeated Intellect is a haunting depiction of drug addiction, specifically the use of cocaine and heroin. The first verse describes the singer's descent into addiction, starting with his decision to try cocaine for the first time. His initial experience leads him to lock himself in a room and inject heroin, a decision he knows is dangerous and will likely have consequences. However, the "fantastic feelings" and "ecstasy" that he experiences are too strong for him to resist, leading to his "defeated intellect" and the loss of his mind. The second verse shifts to a female perspective, with a detailed description of the physical and mental effects of drug addiction. The singer experiences delirium, hallucinations, and a sense of being out of control, highlighting the destructive nature of addiction.
The final verse takes a broader perspective on addiction, contrasting the self-destructive behavior of drug users with the superficial pursuits of those around them. The people on the street are consumed by money and material goods, with no time or empathy for those struggling with addiction. The final line of the song, "no help for you," emphasizes the isolation and hopelessness that often accompany addiction.
Overall, Defeated Intellect is a powerful statement on the destructive nature of drug addiction and the toll it can take on individuals and society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
I left cocaine, going insane
I stopped using cocaine, but the withdrawal symptoms are driving me crazy.
My first time, I want to try
I'm new to this drug and I'm curious to see what it's like.
I lock the door, I'm really sure
I take precautions to make sure I won't be disturbed while using the drug.
Now I'm alone, the needle in my skin
I'm all by myself and I'm injecting the drug into my veins.
Defeated intellect, I lost my mind
My ability to reason is gone and I've become irrational.
I know all dangers, but I need more
I'm well aware of the risks, but I can't resist the urge to use more of the drug.
I inject, now it's too late
I take another hit and I'm past the point of no return.
Fantastic feelings, coming to ecstasy
The effects of the drug are intense and euphoric.
Lying in the room, she closes her eyes
Someone else is in the room with me and they're closing their eyes.
Fast raving blood, in her veins
They're also using the drug and their blood is coursing quickly through their veins.
Falling apart, total delirium
We're both disintegrating mentally and physically.
Point of no return, shall overcome
We've reached a critical juncture and there's no turning back.
There is no serious reason
We have no rational justification for continuing to use the drug.
To give up my decision
Despite this, we refuse to stop using and continue to make a conscious choice to do so.
I live my life today
We're living in the moment and not thinking about the future consequences of our actions.
I give a shit on any corollary
We don't care about the consequences and are willing to accept any fallout that may result from our drug use.
Step by step you go on,
Our use of the drug is a gradual process.
Leave your life in death's hand
Our drug use is risking our lives and our future.
Your body is shaking, freezing, perspiring
Our bodies are reacting adversely to the drug and we're experiencing a range of physical symptoms.
Opening your eyes, having reveries
We're seeing things and experiencing hallucinations as a result of the drug use.
Walls look like ice, cold and glinting
Our perception of reality is distorted by the drug and we're seeing things that aren't there.
The shining sun, reflected lights
Even natural light appears different and distorted to us.
Senseless thoughts, nameless words
Our thinking is muddled and our speech is nonsensical.
You cannot act, you have no will
We're completely under the drug's control and unable to function normally or make rational decisions.
Controlled by poison, suddenly you scream
We're being controlled by the drug, and this is leading to extreme outbursts, possibly even psychosis.
Father returns: "Get on your knees!"
We're being confronted by a figure of authority (possibly a parent) who is shocked and dismayed by our drug use.
Breathing heavily, oppressive atmosphere
The atmosphere around us is stifling and we're struggling to breathe normally.
Whispering voices, in your ears
We're hearing disembodied voices that are whispering and carrying on a conversation with us.
Having red eyeballs, and a dry tongue
Our physical symptoms are getting worse and our eyes are red and dry while our tongues are parched.
Attack of giddiness, head is going round
We feel dizzy and disoriented and our heads are spinning.
People on the street, walk, rush and speak
Meanwhile, life goes on around us and other people are living their lives normally.
Eat, drink, consume, money takes control
People are preoccupied with consumerism and the pursuit of pleasure above all else.
They don't care, about you
Society is callously indifferent to our plight and is not concerned with our welfare.
No time to think, no help for you
There's no support or aid available to us, and we're left to our own devices in the face of our addiction.
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