Stillborn Knowledge
White Ward Lyrics
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I'm deep in thought since I was born
Lethargic vigil fills my dreams
I hear echoes of those who mourn
Mirrors are covered with snow-white sheets
Dismal whispers hide in the corners
What are you doing? Is this a game?
Why do you treat me like a goner?
In single file they come to me
Mumble something, rub their eyes
Voices too low, faces too grim
I just can't get what are you trying to tell me
I have stopped dead in the middle of motion
I am the rock in the centre of mountain stream
My stillborn knowledge disinfects your sympathy
The song "Stillborn Knowledge" by White Ward is a poem about the solitary confinement of the singer's mind. The lyrics convey a deep sense of isolation and detachment from reality, depicting the singer as lost somewhere in his own thoughts. The opening line, "Silent hell within my mind," encapsulates a powerful metaphor of the singer's mental prison, where he is trapped with his thoughts. The lyricist then follows with "I'm deep in thought since I was born," suggesting that this mental state has existed since the singer's birth.
The vivid imagery of the song is further emphasized with the line, "Mirrors are covered with snow-white sheets." The singer's mind is a blank canvas, with no visual representation of the outside world. The singer is deaf to the world around him as he is lost and wandering in a dreamlike state. The line, "I have stopped dead in the middle of motion," expresses the singer's inability to participate in life actively. Yet, with his stillborn knowledge, he has something that nobody else has - the ability to disinfect empathy.
The song's haunting melody provides an excellent backdrop for the lyrics' powerful imagery, capturing the essence of the singer's mental state. Overall, “Stillborn Knowledge” by White Ward is a captivating piece that captures the contemplations of someone lost between their worldly obsessions and the barriers of their inner mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent hell within my mind
My mind is a place of isolation, a quiet and painful existence.
I'm deep in thought since I was born
I've been lost in my thoughts since I can remember. It's a constant state for me.
Lethargic vigil fills my dreams
A sense of exhaustion and waiting pervades my dreams.
I hear echoes of those who mourn
I'm haunted by the sorrow of others, the cries of people who are suffering.
Mirrors are covered with snow-white sheets
I can't reflect on myself because I'm too consumed by this white, empty void.
Dismal whispers hide in the corners
There are darker secrets lurking in my mind, the whispers of despair and pain.
What are you doing? Is this a game?
Is life itself just some cruel game? Am I just a pawn in someone's sick twisted play?
Why do you treat me like a goner?
Why do I feel like I'm already dead, that everyone is treating me like I'm gone before I ever really was?
In single file they come to me
Faces, voices, and memories line up in my mind, waiting for me to sort through them.
Mumble something, rub their eyes
These memories are hazy, difficult to understand. It's like they're doing everything they can to not be remembered.
Voices too low, faces too grim
The memories are sad, heavy, and full of sorrow. It's hard for me to handle them.
I just can't get what are you trying to tell me
It's all so confusing, like a puzzle I can't solve. The more I try to understand, the harder it seems.
I have stopped dead in the middle of motion
I'm stuck right now, unable to move forward, like a fly trapped in amber.
I am the rock in the centre of mountain stream
I'm standing still like a boulder in the middle of a rushing stream, unmoved by everything around me.
My stillborn knowledge disinfects your sympathy
My understanding of the world, painfully gained through all this hurt and isolation, makes it difficult for me to accept pity or empathy from others.
Contributed by Kennedy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DankSabbath
Silent hell within my mind
I'm deep in thought since I was born
Lethargic vigil fills my dreams
I hear echoes of those who mourn
Mirrors are covered with snow-white sheets
Dismal whispers hide in the corners
What are you doing? Is this a game?
Why do you treat me like a goner?
In single file they come to me
Mumble something, rub their eyes
Voices too low, faces too grim
I just can't get what are you trying to tell me
I have stopped dead in the middle of motion
I am the rock in the centre of mountain stream
My stillborn knowledge disinfects your sympathy
Akram Souki
Silent hell within my mind
I'm deep in thought since I was born
Lethargic vigil fills my dreams
I hear echoes of those who mourn
Mirrors are covered with snow-white sheets
Dismal whispers hide in the corners
What are you doing? Is this a game?
Why do you treat me like a goner?
In single file they come to me
Mumble something, rub their eyes
Voices too low, faces too grim
I just can't get what are you trying to tell me
I have stopped dead in the middle of motion
I am the rock in the centre of mountain stream
My stillborn knowledge disinfects your sympathy
Fuzz Mahmoud
I can't stop listening to this masterpiece. People seem to appreciate everything about it, and rightly so, but fail to mention how amazing the composition is. I'm in love with the atmosphere. I'm in love with the composition. This masterpiece makes me happy.
Alfgart
I feel so bad for discovering this masterpiece only now, 5 years late. That sax is sheer brilliance
Eicko
Absolutely incredible! That solo is perfect too. The art design is what got my attention. Congrats Debemur Morti, you never dissapoint! One of my favorite labels
Pete Gallo
Heard this on Liquid Metal’s Ukrainian metal show. Pure gold
mr_metal
this is simply one of the most complex and beautiful piece of music I have ever listened to. all these feelings and melodies whirling all along are just beyond this world. sax and black metal drumming+shrieking? fuck it, I am sold, you bought me straigt away. thank you! this is truly extraordinary. I hope I can see you live in Budapest in the near future if the April concert must have been canlcelled due this shitstorm..
uncoveringthelost
This is some damn good stuff. Love the art design.
Vincent D.
Just perfect. One of the best albums of 2017.
Sephiroth Eonwe
This band was a surprise...a really nice surprise...Now I just love them
Fernando Martinez
very well done stuff man, i liked everything, from the blast beats and guitar solos, to that sexy saxophone, keep the good work dudes, cheers from chileee!!
Adda Shafiq
This is so great! Glad that I came across this.