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A Prison Called Earth
Atrocity Lyrics
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I look in the mirror and what I can see is one face with abandoment
I can't hide myself and I'm not free, living in mental abesement
Imprison
The rising sun awakes gleams of hope, but who does trust them anymore?
Imprison
Wherever I walk on earth- a neverending search
My present is my past- my future hopeless
Live the dying world! - injustice
The vicious circle turns- impetuous
From child, adolescent, adult, age of death
Systematic clearence- disheartening experience
No time, no place- for a righteous change
No god, no preach could save my will to live
Death was and will be
All my dreams, all my wishes like a small heap of ashes
Emotions, feelings they are gone- being formed and educated by
A prison called earth
Your end is your birth- a prison called earth
Self-realization's death- a prison called earth
The song "A Prison Called Earth" by Atrocity is a powerful commentary on the struggle of human existence. The lyrics revolve around the idea that life on earth is akin to being trapped in a prison - a place where one is not truly free, where hope is fleeting, and where living itself can feel like a form of mental constraint. The opening lines, "I look in the mirror and what I can see is one face with abandonment / I can't hide myself and I'm not free, living in mental abasement," convey a sense of isolation and despair. The singer cannot escape from themselves or their thoughts, and they feel trapped in a cycle of negativity.
The chorus, "Imprison," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea of confinement and entrapment. This is reinforced by lines like "Wherever I walk on earth - a neverending search / My present is my past - my future hopeless," which suggest that life is a constant struggle to find meaning and purpose. The song also touches on themes of injustice and the futility of trying to bring about change in a world that seems to be governed by forces beyond our control.
Overall, "A Prison Called Earth" is a powerful and poignant critique of the human condition. It speaks to the universal struggle of trying to find meaning and happiness in a world that can often seem oppressive and overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
I look in the mirror and what I can see is one face with abandoment
I see myself feeling lost and abandoned, with no place to turn.
I can't hide myself and I'm not free, living in mental abesement
I feel trapped and unable to escape the mental anguish of my situation.
The rising sun awakes gleams of hope, but who does trust them anymore?
Although the possibility of hope exists, I am reluctant to believe in it.
A life in disillusion shows the truth of this gloomy glamour
My life in disillusionment shows the true nature of the world, which is darker and harsher than it appears.
Wherever I walk on earth- a neverending search
My existence feels like a never-ending search for meaning and fulfillment.
My present is my past- my future hopeless
My current situation feels like an extension of my past, with no hope for a brighter future.
Live the dying world! - injustice
The world I inhabit is inherently unjust and feels like it is slowly slipping away from me.
The vicious circle turns- impetuous
The cycle of suffering and injustice seems never-ending and out of control.
From child, adolescent, adult, age of death
Every stage of my life feels like a progression towards an inevitable, unpleasant end.
Systematic clearence- disheartening experience
The systematic oppression and removal of certain groups makes me lose hope and feel disheartened.
No time, no place- for a righteous change
There seems to be no opportunity for a positive change in the world, no matter where or when I look.
No god, no preach could save my will to live
Even religion and faith cannot save me from the hopelessness and despair I feel.
Death was and will be
Death is an ever-present reality that is both inescapable and all-consuming.
All my dreams, all my wishes like a small heap of ashes
All my hopes and dreams feel crushed and worthless, like they have been thrown into a pile of ashes.
Emotions, feelings they are gone- being formed and educated by
My emotions and feelings have been dulled and blunted by the world I inhabit, which has shaped and influenced me in negative ways.
A prison called earth
The world I live in feels like a prison that I cannot escape from.
Your end is your birth- a prison called earth
The inevitability of death only reinforces the sense of entrapment and hopelessness I feel in this world.
Self-realization's death- a prison called earth
The inability to achieve self-realization in this life feels like a form of spiritual death.
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SoundsofDecay
in the top 3 death metal albums ever made imo. masterpiece.
Galactu5
Agreed. Was upset with the bands direction after this marvelous release. This is the perfect balance of technical death metal for me. Just unorthodox enough and no more. Doesn't dip too far in to technical for technical sake and remains musical throughout. Really amazing stuff.
Sean
Yet another example of why I love early 90s DM so goddamn much \m/