The Collapse
Flesh Field Lyrics
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Changing.
Fading into nothing.
Hide me.
Help me.
Save me from uncertainty.
I try just a little bit.
I fail just a little bit more.
Holding onto something never meant for me.
I'm drowning, losing all integrity.
I want to hold onto you until I feel you breaking.
Stay out of my way.
The lyrics to "The Collapse" by Flesh Field present a theme of transformation and the fear that comes with it. The singer is struggling to adapt to change and is asking for help to overcome the uncertainty that comes with it. The use of metaphors like "mutating", "fading into nothing", and "losing all integrity" paints a picture of a person who is losing their sense of self and needs to hold onto something to survive.
However, the persona is uncertain of what they should hold onto, and their desperate attempts to hold onto something that was never meant for them only leads to failure. The final statement, "Stay out of my way", is a plea for space in a moment of intense confusion. The lyrics suggest that transformation and change can often be painful and that holding on to something that is not meant for us can be even more damaging.
Line by Line Meaning
Mutating.
Undergoing transformation.
Changing.
Undergoing alteration.
Fading into nothing.
Slowly disappearing.
Hide me.
Protect me from harm.
Help me.
Assist me in need.
Save me from uncertainty.
Rescue me from the state of doubt or insecurity.
I try just a little bit.
I attempt with limited effort.
I fail just a little bit more.
I'm progressively unsuccessful.
Holding onto something never meant for me.
Clasping onto something that was never intended for me.
I'm drowning, losing all integrity.
I'm struggling and losing my moral principles.
I want to hold onto you until I feel you breaking.
I want to hold onto you until you break.
Stay out of my way.
Don't impede my progress.
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Written by: MATTHEW DEVINE
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