Soman has also played live in over 60 acts and also supported more known bands, like VNV Nation.
Soman has also collaborated with artist Lahannya, several times.
Mask
Soman Lyrics
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My filter
My defense
My faith
Insurance
Against indifference
Ignorance and hate
Shelter
Protection
My sanity
At stake
Exclusion
Redundance
Negotiation and debate
My mask
My filter
My defense
My faith
Insurance
Against indifference
Ignorance and hate
Shelter
Protection
My sanity
At stake
Blind to a mindless society
Death to a mindless society
Numb to a mindless society
Dead to a mindless society
The lyrics to Soman's song Mask describe the use of a mask as a protective mechanism against societal pressures and threats. The mask is portrayed as a filter that shields the wearer from negativity, ignorance and hate, providing a sense of safety and security. The lyrics suggest that without this protection, the wearer risks losing their sanity and becoming vulnerable to exclusion, redundancy, negotiation and debates.
The repetition of the verse highlights the importance of the mask and reinforces its significance. The chorus, with its emphasis on the negative impact of a "mindless society," serves to underline the need for the mask as a defense against the dangers of a society that lacks compassion and understanding.
As a whole, the song can be seen as a commentary on the challenges of navigating modern-day society, where the pressures of conformity, indifference, and hostility can take a serious toll on mental health. The mask symbolizes the need for self-preservation and the importance of creating a sense of safety in an unpredictable and often threatening world.
Line by Line Meaning
My mask
The mask that I wear
My filter
The filter I use to process information
My defense
My protection
My faith
My belief system
Insurance
A safety net
Against indifference
Protection from apathy
Ignorance and hate
Protection from lack of knowledge and hatred
Shelter
A place to retreat
Protection
Refuge from harm
My sanity
My mental health
At stake
In danger
Exclusion
Being left out
Redundance
Repetition of the same things
Negotiation and debate
Discussion and argument
Blind to a mindless society
Unable to see the point of a society devoid of intelligence
Death to a mindless society
The society without high intellect does not deserve to exist
Numb to a mindless society
No longer affected by the lack of intelligence in society
Dead to a mindless society
Removed from the society devoid of critical thinking and intelligence
Writer(s): Lahannya, K. Trelle
Contributed by Samuel N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.