The Art of Subconcious Illusions
Avenged Sevenfold Lyrics


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A living nightmare, asleep but still aware
The endless torture
The painless pleasure
I grasp myself
Trying to regain control
I experience and learn
In another faction of my mind
So confused
But everything makes perfect sense
Can't feel the pain
Emotional pain's so much deadlier
Lost, you've just been raped
Pain. Your friends can't help you
Why won't they help you? Another reality

This can't be happening
Why is this happening?
Who the fuck are you?
Who the fuck. Are you?
Trying hard to figure out what's done
I scramble but now I run
The images in my head

All the problems that I've been fed
Punching slowly my mind can't change the speed
As my victims bleed
No matter what I do or how hard I try
I can't use my abilities
Use my abilities

Art of Illusion
My razor sharp knife's edge, pierces my victim's body
But I can't take their soul




Punching through jello, stabbing not killing
Disappointment, discomfort

Overall Meaning

The Art of Subconscious Illusion by Avenged Sevenfold is a song that talks about the experiences of a person who is asleep but still aware. The lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped in a nightmare that they cannot control, and the sense of confusion and pain that comes with it. The song's title is fitting as it depicts the art of creating illusions in one's mind, a concept that is highlighted throughout the track. The lyrics also touch upon themes of emotional pain, betrayal, and the feeling of being lost, which further adds to the song's overall eerie and unsettling tone.


The opening line of the song, "A living nightmare, asleep but still aware" sets the stage for what is to come. The singer is stuck in a nightmare, but they are not completely unconscious. They are aware of what is happening, which only fuels their distress. The lyrics go on to describe the pain and pleasure that this nightmare brings, a juxtaposition that only adds to the song's disorienting atmosphere. The line, "So confused but everything makes perfect sense" suggests that the singer is struggling to make sense of their surroundings, but there is a part of them that understands what is happening.


Overall, the song explores the concept of the subconscious mind and how it can create illusions that are not easily shaken off. It is about the feeling of being stuck in your own mind, unable to wake up or escape the nightmare that you have created for yourself.


Line by Line Meaning

A living nightmare, asleep but still aware
The state of being half asleep and half awake feels like a living nightmare.


The endless torture
Being stuck in this state of consciousness is a form of never-ending pain.


The painless pleasure
The strange mix of pleasure and pain that comes with this experience.


I grasp myself
Trying to hold on to reality and not get lost in the subconscious.


Trying to regain control
Struggling to take control of the experience and not let it consume you.


I experience and learn
Through this process, I gain new knowledge and understanding.


In another faction of my mind
This is happening in a different part of my mind than my consciousness normally operates in.


So confused
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what's happening.


But everything makes perfect sense
Despite the confusion, everything seems to be falling into place in a strange way.


Can't feel the pain
Physical pain is not an issue in this state of mind.


Emotional pain's so much deadlier
The emotional pain and trauma experienced in this mental state can be more damaging than physical pain.


Lost, you've just been raped
Feeling lost and violated, as if something has been taken from you against your will.


Pain. Your friends can't help you
The pain you're experiencing can't be helped by anyone else, no matter how much they care for you.


Why won't they help you? Another reality
It's impossible for them to understand or help because this is happening in a different reality.


This can't be happening
Feeling like this experience is not real or should not be happening.


Why is this happening?
Unable to comprehend why this mental state has taken over.


Who the fuck are you?
Asking questions to the unknown forces that seems to be controlling this experience.


Who the fuck. Are you?
Continuing to ask and demand answers from the unknown.


Trying hard to figure out what's done
Attempting to analyze and make sense of what has already happened.


I scramble but now I run
Trying to escape and get out of this mental state.


The images in my head
Vivid and intense visualizations that are a part of the experience.


All the problems that I've been fed
The subconscious is bringing up and forcing you to deal with past problems.


Punching slowly my mind can't change the speed
Trying to process everything, but it's happening too slow.


As my victims bleed
The mind is presenting images of past traumas as victims bleeding out.


No matter what I do or how hard I try
Despite all attempts to escape or control, nothing seems to work.


I can't use my abilities
Feeling powerless and unable to use coping mechanisms or tools that would normally help.


Art of Illusion
This experience is a carefully crafted illusion created by the subconscious.


My razor sharp knife's edge, pierces my victim's body
Visualizing past aggression and violence against oneself or others.


But I can't take their soul
Despite the violence, there is still a feeling of not being able to fully have control over the situation.


Punching through jello, stabbing not killing
Feeling like trying to address past traumas is like trying to hit something that's constantly shifting and impossible to pin down.


Disappointment, discomfort
Feeling frustrated and unpleasant due to the lack of progress or success in controlling the situation.




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