Voyeur
Acretongue Lyrics
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A ghost that's not a part
Detached behind those eyes
Awaiting promised lies
The dance; a spiral move
Such pointless points to prove
A turn that comes to pass
An essence deemed as wrong
Conform just to belong
Mismatch those glassy eyes
A drug for broken minds
Unnatural and so strange
A nature that won't change
With all that comes to pass
This ghost remains in glass
These black mirrors
Reflect what I see
A clear picture
Of things I don't need
A shy distance
The safety between
Reject whispers
From ghosts that deceive
False lips that start to bleed
Half-truths play hide and seek
These words collect en masse
To fall and shatter glass
The song "Voyeur" by Acretongue delves into the theme of detachment and conformity from the perspective of a voyeuristic ghost observing the twisted state of humanity. The lyrics describe the ghost as hidden in the darkness, detached from society, and waiting for the "promised lies" of false comfort and security. The dance of life is a "spiral move" that has no real meaning or purpose, and the ghost dissolves into glass with the passing of time.
The essence of humanity is deemed "wrong" and people conform to belong to a society that is broken and misguided. The eyes of society are "glassy," suggesting a lack of depth and introspection. The lyrics question the naturalness and strange behavior of society, implying that it is not a nature that can be changed. Despite all of this, the voyeuristic ghost remains in glass, observing and reflecting on the flaws of humanity through black mirrors.
The last stanza of the song is particularly powerful as it describes the deconstruction of false truths that shatter and fall like glass. The ghost sees through the lies and half-truths that society uses to hide its flaws and is not fooled by the whispers of deceitful ghosts. The lyrics suggest that true safety and acceptance lies in rejecting conformity and embracing one's own individuality, even if it means rejecting the norms of society.
Line by Line Meaning
Concealed within the dark
Something hidden and unknown, existing within a dark and unexposed place
A ghost that's not a part
A detached spirit that exists in separation from what is seen and known
Detached behind those eyes
A disconnected presence existing in the space behind the eyes, separated from the physical self
Awaiting promised lies
Anticipating the arrival of deceit, which has been promised and expected
The dance; a spiral move
An endless cycle that repeats itself in a spiraling fashion
Such pointless points to prove
Actions done to prove something that ultimately proves to be pointless
A turn that comes to pass
A cycle that completes itself and comes to an end
The ghost dissolves to glass
The detached spirit that was present melts away like glass
An essence deemed as wrong
A core truth about oneself that is considered to be negative or unacceptable
Conform just to belong
Changing oneself to fit in with others rather than staying true to oneself
Mismatch those glassy eyes
A disconnectedness between the physical eyes and the detached spirit within
A drug for broken minds
Something used to alleviate the pain of a mind that is not whole or at peace
Unnatural and so strange
Something that feels out of place and foreign to what is considered normal or natural
A nature that won't change
A fundamental aspect of oneself that cannot be altered or modified
With all that comes to pass
Despite everything that happens
This ghost remains in glass
The detached spirit remains trapped and held within a fragile exterior
These black mirrors
Reflective surfaces that show a dark and distorted image of oneself
Reflect what I see
Showing a reflection of oneself, revealing what is truly there
A clear picture
A transparent view of oneself
Of things I don't need
Revealing aspects of oneself that are unnecessary or unwanted
A shy distance
A hesitant and reserved space that separates oneself from others
The safety between
The safety that is felt in the space between oneself and others
Reject whispers
Refusing to accept the lies and deceit that are whispered and spread
From ghosts that deceive
From detached spirits that spread lies and deceit
False lips that start to bleed
Deceitful words that begin to unravel or reveal the truth
Half-truths play hide and seek
Partial truths that are concealed, forcing others to search for the full truth
These words collect en masse
The lies and half-truths continue to accumulate and gather over time
To fall and shatter glass
Ultimately leading to the destruction of the fragile exterior and revealing the truth within
Contributed by Julia P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marquis Yarosh
Powerful music
satellites1
Great, thanks for the bandcamp link.