Black Heart
Berzerker (The) Lyrics
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I don't understand the connection between most people
Lonely from the world and because of the world
Why do I want more than most of us?
And why won't I just settle for less
I'm the only one with the reasons and answers why
Hallucinations of the mind, as you argue with yourself
Dissention to madness, is not far from hand
Independence you once had delusions deluded
What I say do and I do what I say
I know it all too well, I see it everyday
So let me tell you now I know you're not alone
To make this very clear
I think that you are way beyond my help
Year after year I tried and trained not to assimilate
But only to find my self even more alone
As I ponder about life and my existence
I feel a resolve that your not here with me
Walking alone through the wastelands of destruction
And as I explore I find you living there
Symptoms of hatred, I see an altered state
Hallucinations of the mind, as you argue with yourself
Dissention to madness, is not far from hand
Independence you once had delusions deluded
The lyrics to "Black Heart" by The Berzerker are about feeling disenfranchised from society and struggling with one's own sense of identity. The singer questions why they desire more than most people and why they cannot settle for less, indicating a sense of ambition and dissatisfaction with the status quo. They describe feeling lonely in the world, but also feeling separate from it, as though they do not understand the connections that other people make. The mention of symptoms of hatred and an altered state suggest that the singer is struggling with mental illness, specifically depersonalization or dissociation.
Later, the singer describes feeling like they have trained themselves not to assimilate, yet still feeling alone. They seem to be searching for meaning and purpose in their existence, but unable to find it. The reference to the wastelands of destruction and finding someone else living there suggests that the singer has a kindred spirit, someone else who is disconnected from society and struggling with mental health. Ultimately, the singer seems to understand that they cannot fix this person's problems and is resigned to their own sense of isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Questioning standards, striving forward
I am constantly seeking more and pushing myself to be better by challenging societal norms.
I don't understand the connection between most people
I feel isolated from others because I don't share similar perspectives and values.
Lonely from the world and because of the world
My loneliness is a result of my detachment from the world due to my unconventional beliefs and the world's failure to understand me.
Why do I want more than most of us?
I have a deep desire for a greater purpose than society's commonly accepted goals and ambitions.
And why won't I just settle for less
I refuse to conform to mediocrity and aim for anything less than my fullest potential.
I'm the only one with the reasons and answers why
I am the only one who understands my motivations and the reasons behind my actions.
Symptoms of hatred, I see an altered state
I recognize the destructive effects of anger and negative emotions on one's mindset.
Hallucinations of the mind, as you argue with yourself
When consumed by negative emotions, one's mind can play tricks on them and cause irrational thoughts and arguments within themselves.
Dissention to madness, is not far from hand
If left unchecked, one's negative emotions can lead to a state of insanity and mental instability.
Independence you once had delusions deluded
My past independence has been distorted by my current irrational thoughts and emotions.
What I say do and I do what I say
My actions align with my words and I follow through with my intentions.
I know it all too well, I see it everyday
I am very aware of my habits and tendencies and frequently reflect on them for self-improvement.
So let me tell you now I know you're not alone
I understand the pain of feeling isolated, and I want to reassure others that they are not alone in their struggles.
To make this very clear
I want to emphasize that my intention is to offer support and understanding.
I think that you are way beyond my help
I recognize that some struggles may require professional help and go beyond my ability to assist.
Year after year I tried and trained not to assimilate
I have consciously worked to avoid conforming to societal norms and expectations over a long period of time.
But only to find my self even more alone
This path has resulted in increased isolation and disconnection from others and society as a whole.
As I ponder about life and my existence
I frequently reflect on the meaning of my life and my place in the world.
I feel a resolve that your not here with me
I have come to terms with the fact that not everyone will share my perspective and values, resulting in a sense of loneliness.
Walking alone through the wastelands of destruction
This loneliness feels like a barren and destructive wasteland.
And as I explore I find you living there
Despite the feeling of isolation, I connect with others who share similar values and perspectives, even in this barren wasteland of loneliness.
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