As Above So Below
Cindergarden Lyrics
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And nothing was in vain but I've always been
Damned in here these dreams were nothing but a stain
Another face to hide the truth
Of what inside remains
Is this the hell I was hoping for?
Leave me here eternally
And all the evil things you hold
The only thing I see
Make a wish blow out the light
Betraying the path is my favorite way to die
Crippled form fake it's not a lie
Caught up in the storm of ash
Too many kills to see the sky
Is this the hell I was hoping for?
Leave me here eternally
Suffer for the lies told
And all the evil things you hold
The only thing I see
Trace the lines through the brain
Memories that cannot hide inside these walls again
Is there anything left in here to find?
That hasn't been fucked
By all the rotted static kept in mind
Is this the hell I was hoping for?
Leave me here eternally
Suffer for the lies told
And all the evil things you hold
The only thing I see
(As above so below
As above so below
As above so below
As above so below....)
The lyrics of Cindergarden's song "As Above So Below" reflect a sense of hopelessness and despair. The opening lines "Pretend I had a heart, And nothing was in vain but I've always been, Damned in here these dreams were nothing but a stain" suggest that the singer is struggling with feelings of emptiness and worthlessness. The line "Another face to hide the truth, Of what inside remains" signifies that the singer is hiding their true self from the world, perhaps to protect themselves.
The chorus "Is this the hell I was hoping for? Leave me here eternally, Suffer for the lies told, And all the evil things you hold" suggests that the singer is uncertain about their destiny and whether they deserve the punishment inflicted on them. The phrase "as above so below" which is repeated at the end of the song, could be interpreted as a symbol of the cyclical nature of life, the ebb and flow of good and bad, or heaven and hell.
Overall, the lyrics of "As Above So Below" reflect the struggle of an individual who has lost their way and is searching for meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretend I had a heart
Although I don't actually have a heart, let us assume that I did
And nothing was in vain but I've always been
Although I have always felt like everything I've done was for a reason, I have also always felt a sense of emptiness
Damned in here these dreams were nothing but a stain
I feel trapped in this life, and my dreams are just reminders of that fact
Another face to hide the truth
I often put on a facade to conceal my true emotions and intentions
Of what inside remains
I am struggling to come to terms with my inner demons and emotions
Is this the hell I was hoping for?
I am questioning whether the pain and suffering I am experiencing is what I truly desired
Leave me here eternally
I feel like I am stuck in this cycle of pain and suffering forever
Suffer for the lies told
I acknowledge that I have lied and hurt others, and am now suffering the consequences
And all the evil things you hold
I am aware of the negative qualities I possess and the harm they may cause others
The only thing I see
My perspective is clouded by my pain and suffering, and I can't see beyond it
Make a wish blow out the light
I'm willing to extinguish any remaining hope for happiness by making a wish
Betraying the path is my favorite way to die
I am willing to self-destruct and cause harm to myself by betraying my goals and values
Crippled form fake it's not a lie
I am pretending to be something I'm not, but deep down I know it's not a genuine portrayal of myself
Caught up in the storm of ash
I feel like I am trapped in a chaotic and destructive environment
Too many kills to see the sky
I have caused too much destruction to the point where I can no longer see any positivity or hope
Trace the lines through the brain
I am deeply analyzing and reflecting on my thoughts and past experiences
Memories that cannot hide inside these walls again
I am haunted by memories and thoughts that I cannot simply ignore or repress
Is there anything left in here to find?
I am searching for something worthwhile within myself, but am struggling to find it
That hasn't been fucked
Everything I have encountered or experienced has been tainted by negativity, which is hindering my search for positivity
By all the rotted static kept in mind
My mind is constantly plagued by negative thoughts and emotions, which is hindering my personal growth and well-being
(As above so below
As above so below
As above so below
As above so below....)
This phrase represents a connection between the physical world and the spiritual realm, and could symbolize the interconnected nature of our thoughts and actions
Contributed by Brooklyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.