Empty
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My soul keeps searching for a better place in time
Where should I go?
What should I be?
Seems like the things in life are lost that set me free
Blind man, blue man
Sad man, used man
Empty man
I've joined a group of walking dead
Hard to know what's bad, what's good, what's in my head
Living life in a matchbox
Peeking out it seems the spinning never stops
Blind man, blue man
Sad man, used man
Blind man, blue man
Empty man
Blind man, blue man
Sad man, used man
Blind man, blue man
Empty man
Broken pieces cast in gray
Hallow shell of human clay
A heart that's sewing shut my eyes
Can't see the love that shines before me
I'm such a blind man
I'm more than blue man
A silly sad man
I'm all but used up man
Old reflections of good times
Stare at me blankly like a wristwatch that won't wind
Locked in a mirror with no key
It's hard to see that smiling creature once was me
Blind man, blue man
Sad man, used man
Blind man, blue man
Empty man
Blind man, blue man
Sad man, used man
Blind man, blue man
Empty man
Empty man
Empty man
The song "Empty" by 10 Years is a powerful depiction of an individual who has lost their way amidst the chaos of life. The lyrics describe a feeling of being lost and confused, searching for purpose and direction in life. The opening lines, "Lost the pieces of my mind, my soul keeps searching for a better place in time" show the desperation and hopelessness of the situation. The phrase "where should I go? What should I be?" is a reflection of the search for identity and meaning.
The chorus includes the repetition of "Blind man, blue man, sad man, used man, empty man," emphasizing how the singer feels completely lost and alone. Despite joining a group of people, they still feel disconnected and unable to understand what is happening in their life.
The second verse brings up the idea of being trapped in a small world or a "matchbox" and feeling that the spinning never stops. This is a metaphor for how it may feel to be stuck in a routine, unable to break free and try new things. The lines "broken pieces cast in gray, hallow shell of human clay" suggest a sense of despair and hopelessness.
Overall, "Empty" by 10 Years is a poignant and emotional song that addresses themes of identity, loss, and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost the pieces of my mind
I am struggling with my mental health and feel as though I am losing control of my thoughts and emotions.
My soul keeps searching for a better place in time
I am constantly seeking a happier and more contented state of being, hoping that the future will bring relief from my current struggles.
Where should I go?
I am feeling lost and unsure of the direction I should take in life.
What should I be?
I am struggling to find my identity and purpose in life.
Seems like the things in life are lost that set me free
I feel as though the things that once brought me joy and fulfillment have disappeared, leaving me feeling trapped and unfulfilled.
Blind man, blue man
I am feeling helpless and powerless, like a blind or blue-skinned character in an imaginary world.
Sad man, used man
I am feeling deeply unhappy and used up, as if I have nothing left to offer the world.
Empty man
I feel completely devoid of meaning or purpose, as if I am just taking up space in the world without any real reason for being here.
Broken pieces cast in gray
I feel broken and damaged, with a sense of sadness and melancholy hanging over everything in my life.
Hallow shell of human clay
I feel as though I am an empty shell of a human being, lacking any real depth or substance.
A heart that's sewing shut my eyes
I am finding it hard to connect with others or see the beauty in the world around me, feeling as though my heart is shut off from my surroundings.
Can't see the love that shines before me
I am struggling to recognize the positive and loving relationships in my life, feeling isolated and disconnected from those who care about me.
Old reflections of good times
I am haunted by memories of happier times in the past, which only serve to highlight how unhappy I am in the present.
Stare at me blankly like a wristwatch that won't wind
These memories feel empty and meaningless, like a malfunctioning wristwatch that no longer tells the right time.
Locked in a mirror with no key
I feel trapped within my own self, unable to break free from the negative thoughts and sadness that occupy my mind.
It's hard to see that smiling creature once was me
I find it difficult to believe that there was a time when I was happy and carefree, as my current struggles make it hard to remember a time when I felt truly alive.
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@rKhael53
Reminds me of the two dancing splicers in Cohen's appartment... At first I have just stopped, watching this moment of grace and intimacy...A brief rest in the middle of that nightmare...
Then I have shot a mine near them, to see if they would step on it (they did. They have flyed so hard I have never discovered the corpses, and I have laughed so hard)...
And then, I have gradually feels some kind of remorse for interrupting that moment of affection, wondering if they really would have attacked me after all...
When you speak of emotions, this game gives you full spectrum.
@Bustersword07
"You would not believe it but there was a time when this place was so beautiful" - Tennabaum
@El_marxistacomunista97
exactly, it was until it self-destructed
@willstrife
This is by far the best written, composed, and preformed track in the entire game. It perfectly sets the mood for the moment it's used, and truly sells the feeling of what's going on, what you've been thrown into, and the fact that atlas is nearly begging for your help while it plays.
@donkeykongisbetterthanmari7495
big sister battle theme
@KD--sj8eo
This is a actually not the theme when Atlas loses his family, it’s part of the sequence where you escort the little sister.
@Ixmore
@KD6- 3.7 He's referring to that part where Atlas begs you to go to Neptune's Bounty to rescue his family riding an elevator upwards near where you get the pistol.
@hooty0057
Personally my favourite themes from each bioshock game are
Welcome to Rapture
Empty Houses
The Ocean on His shoulders
Pairbond
Eleanor's Lullaby
Elizabeth
Lutece
@raidaridi5375
Ocean on his shoulders is better
@Dennis-nc3vw
It was 13 years ago but I remember hearing this track, looking into the splicers digging through rubble, clear as day. My first thought was on the irony of how it had been so easy to dehumanize the splicers based on the fact that we were essentially pheromone controlled zombies, only to find out you were basically the same thing.
@ProductionsJazzhands
"You ooze in like an assassin, and then try to sneak out like a thief. Your no CIA spook, who are you? Why have you come here? There's two ways do deal with a mystery... uncover it... or eliminate it." Andrew Ryan's voice was excellent in this game, especially with this music in the background when the sub blew up.