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Shift
Cast From Eden Lyrics
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The lyrics to Cast From Eden's song "Shift" are filled with vivid imagery and metaphorical language. The song explores themes of betrayal, deception, and the disillusionment that comes with realizing that someone you once trusted has been lying to you all along.
The opening lines paint a picture of someone with "granite eyes" who has lost their ability to feel compassion. The metaphor of a sarcophagus suggests a sense of death or stagnation, as though this person's feelings have been entombed or buried. The image of "another skeleton for the overflowing coffin" implies that this lack of empathy and emotion is a pervasive problem, affecting more than just one individual.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the subject is a deceptive individual who has been spreading lies and causing harm. The "seraphim stab wounds" and "serpentine choir" suggest a sort of religious or spiritual corruption, perhaps hinting at the idea that this person has been using their position of power or influence to manipulate others.
The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "I will bleed for you no longer," suggests that the singer has finally had enough and is no longer willing to suffer at the hands of this deceitful person. There is a sense of catharsis and empowerment as the singer shakes off the shackles of their former attachment and resolves to move on.
Throughout the song, there are references to magic, martyrdom, and otherworldly forces, which lend a sense of otherness or supernatural power to the subject of the lyrics. This amplifies the feeling of betrayal and disillusionment, as though the person who has been lying and causing harm is not even fully human.
Overall, "Shift" is a powerful and emotionally resonant song that speaks to the pain of being deceived and the struggle to move forward after discovering that someone you once trusted has been lying to you all along.
Line by Line Meaning
Starring daggers through granite eyes
Gazing intently with cold, unfeeling eyes
a sarcophagus of dead compassion filled another skeleton
Lacking empathy, leading to emotional death and the death of another
for the overflowing coffin sitiches eyes caress forbidden flesh
Desperate for connection, leading to forbidden and destructive relationships
seraphilm stab wounds from the serpentine choir
Harming or hurting others with venomous words and actions
forked tongued whispered nothings
Deceitful words meant to manipulate
an angel of slotted eyes sent to deliever the scribbled sulfuric lies
A manipulative person sent to spread toxic falsehoods and cause harm
icy veins through forzen words will bleed for you no longer I will bleed for you no longer
The singer has become numb to hurtful words and actions, refusing to be hurt any longer
a magician's sword in her side
Feeling wounded or betrayed by someone close
the welcomed coagulation around the nail in the simian's hand yet antoher failed attempt at being the martyr
The artist is tired of being a victim and realizing they cannot fix everything
the acts bleeds trasparently into a dried well of pity where patience is a deceased forgiveness
Continuing hurtful actions lead to a draining of compassion and forgiveness, leaving nothing but pity
hope he was worth it, hope he was worth us
Regretful for putting effort into a relationship that did not work out
feeling the once forgotten stinging familiarity scratcing at the vaguely reminiscent scars
Old wounds are being reopened, sparking pain and memories
digging up the illuminating the delicately fallen petals of our wilting bouqet of razorblade roses
Examining a toxic relationship and the damage it has caused
as the lies unfold, a true form is revealed
Honesty uncovers a person's true nature
see you for what you are, swallow hard and open the wound again
Facing the reality of a harmful relationship and choosing to move on
forsake the world on the liar's pedestal
Rejecting the false reality of a manipulative person
take satisfaction in the mask's virginal reflection
Finding satisfaction in authenticity and honesty rather than superficiality
when the black hearted arrows of cupid's bow decompose charred friendship will be the only remains
False love will ultimately lead to the destruction of friendship and connection
enjoy choking down the ashes of a purchased soul
Regretting investing time and emotion in something inauthentic
love kills when it dies.
The end of a relationship can lead to immense pain and destruction
Contributed by Sydney M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.