Confusion
The Gathering Lyrics
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Disrespectfully and untrue
The burden that we are carrying
Is way too much for me and you
Sometimes it is better to lay
Don't you think?
I'm evaporating
A veil of smoke is what I am
Your thoughts will take on their way
To grow old and to be certain
Sometimes it is better to lay
Don't you think?
The lyrics of "Confusion" by The Gathering express the feeling of being burdened by the expectations and judgments of others. The opening lines, "False eyes are staring disrespectfully and untrue," speak to the way that others can judge and misunderstand us. The burden of this misunderstanding is too much for both the singer and their listener, and they suggest that sometimes it's better to simply not engage and "lay" low.
The imagery of the singer "evaporating" into a "veil of smoke" reinforces the sense of disappearing under the weight of others' expectations. The last lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope, suggesting that although we may be misunderstood and burdened, our thoughts will continue to evolve and grow.
Overall, the lyrics of "Confusion" express a universal feeling of being weighed down by the opinions and judgments of others, and the hope that we can break free from this burden and continue to grow and evolve.
Line by Line Meaning
False eyes are staring
People are looking at us with fake and dishonest intentions
Disrespectfully and untrue
They are disrespecting us and not being truthful
The burden that we are carrying
We are weighed down by a heavy emotional burden
Is way too much for me and you
It is too much for both of us to handle on our own
Sometimes it is better to lay
There are times when it's best to take a break
Don't you think?
What do you think, is it time to take a pause?
I'm evaporating
I feel like I'm slowly disappearing
A veil of smoke is what I am
I'm becoming unclear and hard to grasp, like a wisp of smoke
Your thoughts will take on their way
Your thoughts will go their own direction
To grow old and to be certain
As they mature, your thoughts will become more solid and defined
Sometimes it is better to lay
Again, there are moments when it's best to take a break
Don't you think?
What do you believe, is it time to rest?
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Anna Van Giersbergen, Franciscus Boeijen, Hendrikus G J Hans Rutten, Hugo Prinsen Geerlings, Rene C.f.j. Rutten
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nova estrella
Anneke´s voice and the instrumental parts created a sound with an undertone of melancholy, sadness, joy and a longing for something elusive of another, more beautiful reality. Epic song of The Gathering.
Gabrielle Jameson
Easily one of the best voices ever in rock/metal.
Gena GenaNa
Аннеке и Floor
Coco Loco
The one and only, the first 👩🏼
Rhy K
when I want to be infinitely happy and sad at the same time, I listen to Anneke's haunting voice.
reeger mun
Wow. Just wow
Siegfried Washburn
@Александръ Олеговичъ Скрябинъ Yeah...
Александръ Олеговичъ Скрябинъ
Same here my friend....
ian Numanfan wright
Goosebumps...what a voice...
Met her a few times,she's beautiful in every way
Peter de Frankrijker
It’s because Anneke is so spectacular that it’s easy to forget how brilliant the rest of the band is. René Rutten is a magnificent guitar player and songwriter.