Trapped Under Silence
Integrity Lyrics
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contempt for everything that you've become
Blurred corruption
Your hearing fades to a dull tone
Your vision cannot bear
The sight of your own flesh
Eating away at all your cancer
Until there's nothing left
Everyday, anyway
To relieve your system of the disease
Getting it away
From your own deceit
Retribution- he only solution
Carrying beyond salvation's grace
Tested against rhyme and reason
Never to face the result of your dreams
Routine dreaming you wake up screaming
Never a night goes by
where I don't realize the trap you set for me
Discrete impositions of cynical self abuse
Never a mind more jaded
Existing only by the skirts of their truth
Brought me into your derelict world
Delusions of gratitude and gain
For all we had to offer
And still we end up
This side of the blame
The lyrics of Integrity's song "Trapped Under Silence" seem to describe a feeling of being stuck in a self-destructive cycle. The first stanza refers to the contempt that the singer feels for what they have become, perhaps as a result of their own actions or the actions of others. The second stanza speaks to a physical and emotional deterioration, with the line "Your vision cannot bear the sight of your own flesh" indicating a disgust or revulsion towards oneself. The following stanza offers a sense of hope, with the idea that by actively fighting against the destructive forces, one can rid themselves of the "cancer" that is eating them away. The idea of retribution as the only way out is a powerful one, suggesting that the singer has been wronged in some way and must take control of the situation to find peace.
The second half of the song delves deeper into the idea of being trapped, with the line "Routine dreaming you wake up screaming" suggesting that the cycle of self-harm and despair is repeated every night, even within dreams. The singer seems keenly aware of the ways in which they have been manipulated by others, calling out "discrete impositions of cynical self abuse" and referring to those who would lead them astray as having "delusions of gratitude and gain." The final line, "And still we end up this side of the blame," implies that the singer feels a sense of powerlessness in their circumstances, despite their efforts to take control.
Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of someone caught in a cycle of self-destruction and manipulation, grappling with feelings of anger and frustration towards themselves and others. The themes of retribution and breaking free from the cycle offer some hope, but ultimately the song seems to suggest that such freedom is difficult to achieve.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcoming delusions
You have accepted your own illusions and accepted them as realities.
Contempt for everything that you've become
You despise what you have become as a result of your own choices and decisions.
Blurred corruption
Your moral and ethical standards have been diluted and compromised.
Your hearing fades to a dull tone
You have become numb to the consequences of your actions.
Your vision cannot bear
The sight of your own flesh
You cannot face the reality of your own imperfections, and you struggle to come to terms with them.
Eating away at all your cancer
You are trying to eradicate the troubles in your life.
Until there's nothing left
You have given everything you can, but there is still more to do.
Everyday, anyway
To relieve your system of the disease
Getting it away
From your own deceit
You work each day to rid yourself of the problems you face, which are largely due to your own actions.
Retribution- he only solution
Carrying beyond salvation's grace
Tested against rhyme and reason
Never to face the result of your dreams
You feel that the only answer to your problems is revenge, although this will lead to your ultimate demise.
Routine dreaming you wake up screaming
Never a night goes by
where I don't realize the trap you set for me
You have created a prison for yourself, and the people around you are suffering because of it.
Discrete impositions of cynical self abuse
Never a mind more jaded
Existing only by the skirts of their truth
You constantly criticize yourself, and this has led to a very negative and pessimistic outlook on life.
Brought me into your derelict world
Delusions of gratitude and gain
For all we had to offer
And still we end up
This side of the blame
You have brought others into your world, but ultimately it is your actions alone that have led you to where you are today.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: AARON JOSEPH MELNICK, JOHN MCLIMANS JR.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
hussle
Favorite Integrity jam right here, hands down
Michael Edward
Best Metalcore (Metallic Hardcore) pioneers ever!!!😈🎸
Caldera
dwid hellion might very well be the best metal vocalist of all time, his vocals are so primal and full of rage
Walker Hayden
those lyrics go hard man . fuck yeah
Hcdroid
This song will play during the apocalypse
dez
Let's hope. Coming soon.
Pete Heikkinen
Thanks for upload !
von monchster Hell
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrintegrityyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! NO ONE BEST SONG!
Siqqedmusic
2:27.
Michael Edward
Let’s get back to music. Are there bands that you would consider a relevant influence on the musical development of your own bands?
Samhain, GISM, 80s heavy metal (mainly for the genres guitar solo work), Black Sabbath, Alan Lomax field recordings, delta blues, Howlin‘ Wolf, gospel music, Danzig, Throbbing Gristle, too many influences to mention them all.