The Witch's Heart
Catharsis Lyrics

(He survived, but his destiny burned off in the blast
Although he survived the explosion, his fate and purpose were destroyed

Disillusion tore off his wings, and when he stepped outside
He became disillusioned and lost his sense of direction and purpose

Into childhood's end, and the moon was so bright
He felt like he had been pushed back into a state of childhood innocence and wonder

It looked like a white hole punched through the cape of night
The moon was so bright that it appeared like it had punched a hole through the darkness of the night sky

But from that moment forth a moon was just a moon and a star was just a star
After that moment, he lost his sense of wonder and everything became ordinary

And nothing more...
Everything became mundane and meaningless

And the morning came, and the sun did rise
The morning after the explosion, time continued to pass

But he was trapped in the corridors where it spent the night
He felt stuck in a place of darkness and confusion

And he could not, or he would not hear our cries -- )
He was unable or unwilling to listen to those around him who were trying to help him

So take everything, break everything, fake everything, fuck everything
In his despair, he wants to destroy everything and everyone around him

It's all nothing if you want, but that's not what I want
Although he sees everything as meaningless, he still longs for something more

I'd give anything to see you feel again once more
He wishes to see someone - possibly himself - regain their sense of emotion and passion

Stand alone
He feels isolated and alone

Beside you
He is still standing with someone he cares for, despite feeling lost and confused

Listening for a sign of life from inside of you
He is hoping to hear some indication of life or emotion from the person he is with

Suffering some gift of god
He sees his suffering as some sort of divine punishment

Pursuing, hunting you
His pain and suffering are constantly pursuing and haunting him

Yes, life is sour when you hit the ground
Life can be difficult and painful, especially when you face challenges

Moments wasted, loves gone foul
Regrets for missed opportunities and failed relationships

However sweet the fruit, the prickly skin, the bitter core
Even enjoyable experiences can have negative aspects or consequences

And nausea for desert
The aftermath of pleasurable experiences can make one feel sick or nauseous

May the kings all drown in the blood of their conquests
He wishes for those who harm others for power or gain to be punished

And the flags all die at the tops of their poles
Symbols of power and nationalism should fall

May the gluttons be impaled upon the ribs of the starving
Those who have more than they need while others suffer should be punished

And the priests all sell their souls
Religious leaders who use their positions for personal gain should be punished

May the dreamers all awaken in a world that is empty
He believes that people who have unrealistic expectations will be disappointed

May the lovers betray and be betrayed
Those who claim to love others should be exposed for their deceit and betrayal

May the poets all choke on their own sweet lies
He has lost faith in those who use language to create beautiful lies

And all bow before their fates
Everyone will eventually have to face the consequences of their actions

May the seekers wander lost through the valleys and the deserts
Seeking a purpose or meaning in life can be frustrating and unfulfilling

And lay down to sleep upon stones
People can become worn down and exhausted in their pursuit of meaning

May the sick flourish and the healthy be afflicted
He perceives an unfairness in the distribution of suffering in the world

And may rats fight over the bones
After people have given up or died, there will be nothing left but decay and decay's scavengers

May hate rule pitilessly over a world of the damned
He fears that hatred and suffering will consume the world

Where the rivers cease to run
The world will become dry and lifeless

Let the sun set forever on this broken heartland
He sees the world as permanently broken and without hope

Bring me hearts - I'll break them
He is so consumed with despair that he is willing to hurt others

Give me poisons - I'll take them
He is willing to inflict harm on himself

If I could
He imagines a life where he can escape his pain

Trade this ache
He wishes he could trade his emotional pain for physical pain

For indifference
He wishes he could be free from his emotions entirely

Heart as black as the sun
He feels cold and empty inside

One the day that will come when it never ever rises again
He imagines a world without any light or warmth

And where do you go when you've lose your way
He feels lost and unsure of his path in life

Inside, and everywhere you turn it's all the same
Even within himself, he can't find relief from his despair

Where do you go when there's nowhere to go
He feels trapped and hopeless

You froze in your tracks, something broke and you
He feels paralyzed and damaged

Gave up
He has lost hope

And it makes me want to cry
His despair and pain is also affecting those around him

An ocean of tears to flow through these filthy streets
He imagines a world where everyone's tears would flow freely

Stained with so many years
The world is tainted with the weight of history

Of smothered hopes and desires denied
People have been prevented from achieving their dreams and desires

The faceless masses, paralyzed
He sees the world as full of people who are powerless and apathetic

To drown all we are, all we've ever been
The weight of despair has the power to destroy even the strongest parts of ourselves

Better cease to exist than to endure like this
He sees death as a preferable alternative to living in such despair

And set you free
He wishes to be freed from his pain

You and all your kind
He wishes an end to suffering for all people

But the rest is secrets, silence now
He has no more words to express his despair

If night has fallen, sleep well
He wishes for everyone to find rest, even in the darkness of despair

The rest is silence, secrets now
Words can no longer express the pain and despair he feels

Sleep well
A final, somewhat ironic, expression of goodwill towards those who suffer