Faint
Bilmuri Lyrics
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It scratches at the nerve
It tears me limb from limb
And it pulls me under
Emptiness
From being alone
Dissonance
And love was not a friend
Just an empty face
It tears me limb from limb
And I'm growing faint
I'm lonely
And I can't take it anymore
I'm lonely
And I can't take it anymore
Will it ever end?
Or will I die alone?
Or will this valley in the ground
Be the path that takes me home?
And love was not a friend
Just an empty face
Will it ever fucking end?
Or will it be the same?
I'm lonely
And I can't take it anymore
I'm lonely
And I can't take it anymore
I know you're with me and I'm not alone
The lyrics to Bilmuri's song "Faint" explore the feelings of loneliness and emptiness that can arise from being alone. The opening lines describe how loneliness can feel like a physical sensation, "It scratches at the nerve, It tears me limb from limb, And it pulls me under." The second verse continues to delve into the negative effects of loneliness, as the singer expresses that love was not a friend and simply an empty face. This has caused dissonance with others, as everyone else seems to have left. The chorus repeats the singer's feelings of being unable to take the loneliness anymore.
The third verse brings up the question of whether or not the loneliness will ever end. The singer fears dying alone or being constantly stuck in this feeling. The repetition of the line "Will it ever fucking end?" highlights just how intense these emotions can be. The final lines, "I know you're with me and I'm not alone," show a glimmer of hope. Perhaps the singer has found solace in someone who makes them feel less lonely.
Overall, "Faint" deals with the topic of loneliness in a poignant way. The lyrics are raw and emotional, expressing just how isolating it can be to feel like everyone has left you behind. However, the song also suggests that there may be hope for those who feel that way, whether through finding love or simply acknowledging that they are not truly alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Loneliness
The state of being alone and feeling isolated
It scratches at the nerve
That feeling of loneliness is becoming unbearable and causing discomfort
It tears me limb from limb
The intense feeling of loneliness is causing considerable emotional pain and anguish
And it pulls me under
The feeling of loneliness is overwhelming and making it difficult to stay afloat emotionally
Emptiness
The feeling of having nothing or no one in life to fulfill emotional needs
From being alone
The source of emptiness is not having anyone to share experiences or emotions with
Dissonance
The feeling of uncomfortable discrepancy between what is desired and what is actually present
'Cause everyone is gone
Feeling empty and alone because those who were once present and close are now gone
And love was not a friend
Love has not been a source of comfort or companionship, instead it feels like an empty concept
Just an empty face
Love seems like a distant and meaningless concept with no emotional connection
It tears me limb from limb
The feeling of isolation and emptiness is causing significant emotional harm and distress
And I'm growing faint
The emotional exhaustion and pain is becoming too much to bear
I'm lonely
The repetition of this phrase highlights the intensity of the feeling of loneliness
And I can't take it anymore
The weight of loneliness is too much to handle and is causing immense emotional distress
Will it ever end?
The constant questioning of whether or not the feeling of loneliness will ever dissipate
Or will I die alone?
The fear of loneliness completely consuming one's life and never being able to break free
Or will this valley in the ground
A metaphor for the feeling of being so low to the ground and unable to rise above the intense feeling of loneliness
Be the path that takes me home?
Questioning whether or not the feeling of loneliness will be the driving force towards finding comfort and belonging
Will it ever fucking end?
The desperation and hopelessness of the situation is overwhelming, hence the use of a swear word to express the intensity of emotions
Or will it be the same?
The fear of nothing changing and feeling stuck in a perpetual state of loneliness
I know you're with me and I'm not alone
A contradiction, as the artist is still feeling the intense loneliness despite knowing that they have someone with them
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@2:23 I found lampshade man instead :D
@xXRyRyXx7
I remember finding this song on Discover Weekly when it came out years ago, having no idea it was intended to sound like Stranger Things. Yet, I knew it was imitating the intro to the show and loved it anyway.
Cut to 2024 and I’m such a huge Bilmuri fan and they put on the DOPEST OF THE CRANK LIVE SHOW IN THE REPUBLIC! Got to see them this week in Lakewood, OHIO.
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This band makes it feel so worth it to have supported Johnny since he was in AA.
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:):) Thanks man!
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It's irritating when I find good music like this because I know it's rare and probably won't find something this special in a while. Your sound has something to it that we've all needed. Thanks for creating this album for us! Btw "Overlooked" is insane.
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So glad you like it! :)