Age of Mutation
Combichrist Lyrics
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what if I was someone else
what if word was ment to be said but unspoken
and I would know what lays ahead
I had everything and nothing will remain
I torn apart rest of the word
and walked into the brawl of silence
and no god can heal our wounds
and this thoughts sense away
the dawn of a broken day
carries me away
what if I feed the fire
lined by your touch I fell behind
when a fist full of burns will . in fire
in time we'll learn how to destroy your reflection
thought but truly my shadow was alone
I take my mask and place it in the dust
the sun burns through my shelter.
My flesh peels off.
there is nothing I can do
But embrace the pain as something new.
and this thoughts sense away
the dawn of a broken day
carries me away
what if I feed the fire
what if I'm not who I think I am
what if I am something else
what if I can prove to you
that I always been somewhere else
The lyrics of "Age of Mutation" by Combichrist seem to be about questioning one's own identity and the things that have happened in their life. The first stanza suggests a desire to be someone else, to have led a different life, and to have avoided the pain and brokenness they currently feel. The singer seems to feel that they had everything, but now have nothing left. They have torn apart the rest of the world and walked into the brawl of silence, perhaps suggesting that they have isolated themselves.
The second stanza seems to continue the theme of destruction and pain, with references to burns and destroying reflections. The singer seems to be shedding their former identity, represented by their mask, and accepting the pain as something new. The final stanza is more like a question, with the singer wondering if they are not who they think they are, and if they can prove that they have always been somewhere else. This suggests an ongoing struggle to understand and reconcile their identity and past experiences.
Overall, "Age of Mutation" seems to be a dark and introspective exploration of the self, one that acknowledges pain and destruction but also hints at the possibility of transformation and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I was never broken
Reflecting on the possibility of never having faced any trauma or hardship.
what if I was someone else
Contemplating the idea of having a different identity or personality.
what if word was ment to be said but unspoken
Considering the potential impact of not speaking out and keeping thoughts hidden.
and I would know what lays ahead
Imagining the ability to see and predict the future.
I had everything and nothing will remain
Acknowledging the ephemeral nature of all things in life.
I torn apart rest of the word
Causing pain and destruction to the world around oneself.
and walked into the brawl of silence
Entering into the chaos and confusion created by silence and lack of communication.
and no god can heal our wounds
Believing that even a higher power cannot fix the pain caused by human actions or experiences.
and this thoughts sense away
Feeling one's thoughts and emotions slowly slipping away.
the dawn of a broken day
The beginning of a new day, filled with pain and sadness.
carries me away
Feeling helpless and swept up in the tide of negative emotions.
what if I feed the fire
Considering the consequences of continuing to fuel one's negative thoughts and behaviors.
lined by your touch I fell behind
Feeling left behind and forgotten by someone who used to be close.
when a fist full of burns will . in fire
Metaphorically describing the pain and destruction caused by harsh words and actions.
in time we'll learn how to destroy your reflection
Believing that with time, one can overcome their past mistakes and destructive self-reflection.
thought but truly my shadow was alone
Feeling as if one's inner thoughts and feelings are not truly understood or appreciated by anyone else.
I take my mask and place it in the dust
Symbolically removing the false self and revealing one's true identity.
the sun burns through my shelter.
Experiencing the pain and vulnerability that comes with exposing one's true self to the world.
My flesh peels off.
Metaphorically illustrating the raw and painful process of self-discovery and growth.
there is nothing I can do
Feeling helpless in the face of personal struggles and obstacles.
But embrace the pain as something new.
Choosing to see pain and suffering as opportunities for growth and development.
what if I'm not who I think I am
Questioning one's own perception of one's self-identity.
what if I am something else
Contemplating the possibility of having a completely different self-identity than previously thought.
what if I can prove to you
Wanting to demonstrate to others the validity of one's thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
that I always been somewhere else
Asserting the idea that one has never really felt fully present or connected to one's surroundings or self-identity.
Writer(s): Ole Anders Olsen
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.