Carnival
Borders of Byzantium Lyrics

In my dreams I've been seeing
I have experienced something unsettling in my dreams.

Something strange
Something unusual and mysterious is happening.

Hidden in shadows, I might have seen this before.
I have a vague sense of familiarity about what I'm seeing, but it remains enigmatic and hard to grasp.

Why have I kept lingering
Why have I been unable to let go of these troubling thoughts?

abominated with those thoughts, why?
I'm disgusted with myself for still being preoccupied with these thoughts that fill me with revulsion.

Where will my thoughts meet her
When will I be able to make sense of what's happening and understand it in a deep and meaningful way?

when will this game end?
When will this strange, confusing, and potentially dangerous situation finally come to a close?

I kept on beliving but I fell hard
I tried to have faith and trust in the situation, but it ultimately let me down and I was hurt as a result.

You tried harder to break me,
Someone deliberately and repeatedly attempted to undermine me, with the intention of harming me or making me vulnerable.

I refused to see
Initially, I was too blinded or naive to recognize what was happening and the true motives of those around me.

enchanted by weightless streams
I was captivated or spellbound by something ethereal or intangible, something that promised to liberate me from my troubles but in reality just made things worse.

of knives that cut through flesh
Despite the warning signs, I allowed myself to be sliced by something that hurt or betrayed me deeply.

Look deep into my eyes
See the pain and suffering that I'm going through right now, which is the result of the situation I'm in.

I can't hide
I'm trying to be strong and keep it together, but the truth is that I can't conceal how hurt I really am.

Sentenced to my demise, by you my dear
I feel like I've been doomed or condemned to a miserable fate, which was brought about by someone who I trusted and loved dearly.

Cause I knew, one day you'll leave me
I always had a feeling that this person would eventually abandon me, but I stayed anyway because I cared for them deeply.

but I'll still be strong,
Despite the pain and suffering, I will not let this person break me and I will emerge from it stronger and more resilient than before.

I promised myself to keep moving on
I made a vow to myself to never give up, even when things seem bleak and hopeless.

You tried to destroy me
This person deliberately sought to ruin me, either out of malice or some other twisted motive.

but I still stand firm
Despite their efforts, I have not wavered in my resolve or been knocked off of my feet.

This won't get me
This situation, no matter how dire or difficult, will not be what ultimately defeats me or brings me down.

out of this world
I will not be driven to the brink of madness or despair, but will persevere and find a way through the darkness.

You never participate
This person was always an observer, someone who never took an active role or contributed meaningfully to our shared experiences.

on reason's side
They did not prioritize rationality or common sense, but instead let their emotions and impulses dictate their actions, which led to a lot of chaos and heartache.

You just watch things slip away,
As a result, they allowed things to steadily devolve and come apart, instead of taking responsibility and trying to fix what was broken.

you cannot deny
Despite their best efforts to avoid taking blame or admitting fault, they cannot deny how their actions have contributed to the current state of affairs.