Totalimmortal
AFI Lyrics


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Hope unknown, sometimes just waking is surreal
I walk right through the nameless ones, I know that hope's unknown
Sometimes the water feels so real
As I walk through, it fills my lungs, my god, I'm drowning

This day never seems to end, this pain, never
This day never seems to end, this rage I can not let go
I hear them calling, I feel them gnawing out holes
All through out our flawless souls, so alone

Sometimes I swear that I can hear
The taunting of the voiceless ones
I fear that I alone fear those who finally ceased to feel
That they're alone inside this place, I am the misplaced

I hear them calling, I feel them gnawing out holes
All through out our flawless souls




Now every face, it looks familiar, then every face would melt away until
Now everyone, do you know I know your deception?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to AFI's song Totalimmortal showcase the struggle of the singer with an unknown hope, pain, and rage. The first few lines highlight the surreal feeling of waking up without knowing what the day may bring. The singer seems to be lost in a world of nameless people and unknown hope. He/she mentions walking through them, but also feels like he/she is drowning in water.


The second half of the song emphasizes the never-ending pain and rage that the singer feels. He/she hears the voiceless ones, those who have stopped feeling completely, taunting and calling out to him/her. The singer seems to feel misplaced and alone in this world. He/she appears to recognize the deception of those around him/her, but the familiarity of every face and the fear of being alone are too great to bear.


Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the struggles of navigating through life, feeling lost and alone, and trying to find hope amidst chaos.


Line by Line Meaning

Hope unknown, sometimes just waking is surreal
I am uncertain of what lies ahead; each day feels like a dream with no clear path


I walk right through the nameless ones, I know that hope's unknown
I move forward unobstructed by those who lack direction; acknowledging the absence of a clear destination


Sometimes the water feels so real, As I walk through, it fills my lungs, my god, I'm drowning
The journey is arduous, and at times the obstacles feel insurmountable; engulfed by overwhelming doubt and fear


This day never seems to end, this pain, never
Each day is a struggle that stretches on for eternity; a constant ache that never subsides


This day never seems to end, this rage I can not let go
The anger and frustration lingers, refusing to dissipate; I am powerless to make it disappear


I hear them calling, I feel them gnawing out holes
External forces seem to chip away at my very being; a feeling of decay from those around me


All through out our flawless souls, so alone
We all have our own internal struggles, yet we feel isolated and disconnected from one another


Sometimes I swear that I can hear, The taunting of the voiceless ones
I feel the weight of those who have been silenced, their voices unable to speak their truth


I fear that I alone fear those who finally ceased to feel
I am terrified of reaching a point where I no longer feel anything; a sense of finality in the numbness


That they're alone inside this place, I am the misplaced
Knowing that others feel the same way only deepens the sense of being lost and out of place


Now every face, it looks familiar, then every face would melt away until
The people around me are familiar, but they always disappear; a sense of instability and transience in relationships


Now everyone, do you know I know your deception?
I recognize the masks that people wear, and the facade they put up to hide their true selves




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: ADAM A CARSON, DAVID PADEN MARCHAND, HUNTER LAWRENCE BURGAN, JADE ERROL PUGET

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@thedevilsadvocate9365

Hope unknown, sometimes just waking is surreal
I pass right through the nameless ones
I know that hope's unknown, sometimes the water feels so real
As I walk through it fills my lungs, my god I'm drowning

This day never seems to end
This pain, never
This day never seems to end
This rage I cannot let go

I hear them calling my name
I feel them gnawing out holes
All throughout my flawless soul

I hear them calling my name
I feel them gnawing out holes
All throughout my flawless soul

So alone, sometimes I swear that I can hear
The taunting of the voiceless ones
I fear that I alone fear those who finally ceased to feel
That they're alone inside this place, I am the misplaced

This pain, never
This day never seems to end
This rage I cannot let go

I hear them calling my name
I feel them gnawing out holes
All throughout my flawless soul

I hear them calling my name
I feel them gnawing out holes
All throughout my flawless soul

Now every face looks familiar
Found every face would melt away until now
Everyone, do you know?
I know your deception

Now every face looks familiar
Found every face would melt away until now
Everyone, do you know?
I know your deception

I hear them calling my name
I feel them gnawing out holes
All throughout my flawless soul

I hear them calling my name
I feel them gnawing out holes
All throughout my flawless soul



@LeBouthillier27

Hope unknown. Sometimes just waking is surreal.
I walk right through the nameless ones.
I know that hope's unknown.
Sometimes the water feels so real.
As I walk through it fills my lungs, my god, I'm drowning.
This day never seems to end.
This pain, never.
The rage I can not let go.

I hear them calling my name.
I feel them gnawing out holes through flawless souls.

So alone. Sometimes I swear that I can hear the taunting of the voiceless ones.
I fear that I alone fear those who finally ceased to feel that they're alone
inside this place.
I am the misplaced.
Now every face, it looks familiar...
then every face would melt away until...
now everyone, do you know, I know your deception?



All comments from YouTube:

@shidandfard

I listened to this at 14 and now I'm 28 years old, still feeling the same exact spark it gave me then. I've been listening to it for half of my life now. Still never ceases to spark that fire inside.

@DeathStrike562

I turn 40 in a few months kid and yeah, still gives me that little endorphin rush…😂

@Gojirilla

I wish AFI still made music like this.

@420JackG

Everything is a product of its time and condition. Music like this today, from guys that have been playing in a band for 30 years, wouldn't make sense... the context would be off. Like Bruce Springsteen singing about union dues or whatever.

@wienersmcbutts

@@420JackG Tell that to The Descendents.

@420JackG

@@wienersmcbutts you are right, but Descendents are pretty niche. You are right for the "wrong" rea$on.

@shadowdouglas450

Me too there last good one in my thoughts are Black sails and Art of Drowning even got a nice Halloween piece from there All Hallows Ep Loved old Afi an glad I got to see the old songs live check out Thought Riot hun they have a similar sound and are great but more local i think. Have a great Fall season:)

@richardparsons614

I was just listening to some new afi music and they are not the same band from the early 2000s.

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@soundofmouse

This was my favorite era of AFI

@josue24

Same.

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