Disappear
City-X Lyrics


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To the deep end, to the heart line
Hold it straight together, man
Hold it straight together, if you can
Little fevers wrapped in medication
All strung out on novelty
Collapse yourself and try to comprehend
An angry island, a bitter bee sting
Severing and shattering
Free the self and fix the in between
It's isolation, mark the earth around you
Guess who's on the waiting list
I'll let you in on something secret

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

First you breathe out
Then you have to breathe in
Lash yourself repeatedly
Until it sticks, until it sticks
Under the eyelids, carry on cadaver
Festering interiors
All hollow breach and vapor silhouette
Need medication, more medication
Coursing through your interstates
All mad and great, confused and counterfeit
Kamikaze, sear the blood inside me
Guess who's got it figured out
I'll let you in on something secret

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

And I can decompose
When it suits me I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm

You'll never know how it feels
You'll never know how it feels
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

I can decompose
When it suits me, I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm

And I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin




I am with you til the end
I'm with you til the end

Overall Meaning

In "Disappear" by City-X, the lyrics delve into themes of isolation, self-destruction, and the desire for escape. The opening lines suggest a struggle to maintain composure amidst difficult circumstances. The metaphor of holding oneself together "straight" hints at the strain of keeping up appearances and conforming to societal expectations. The reference to "little fevers wrapped in medication" and being "strung out on novelty" implies a reliance on temporary fixes to numb the pain or distract from reality.


The song speaks of a deep sense of disconnect, reinforced by the imagery of an "angry island" and a "bitter bee sting." This isolation is further emphasized with the mention of being on a waiting list, suggesting a sense of exclusion or longing for connection. The chorus expresses the desire to disappear, both physically and emotionally. It becomes a means of control and escape from the pressures and hardships of life, a way to find solace and freedom.


The second verse highlights the need for self-inflicted pain as a way to feel alive or to ground oneself in reality. The reference to festering interiors and hollow breach denotes a deteriorating inner state, where medication becomes a way to navigate through the chaos. The mention of being confused and counterfeit suggests a sense of feeling lost and inauthentic.


The bridge of the song hints at the unpredictability and volatility of the emotions and experiences described. The surrender to the storm reflects a willingness to embrace the chaos and uncertainty, finding a strange solace in the face of it all.


Ultimately, "Disappear" portrays the struggle for self-preservation and the search for meaning in a world that feels detached and overwhelming. It captures the longing for escape while acknowledging the complex and conflicted nature of human emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

To the deep end, to the heart line
Taking the plunge into deep emotions and staying connected to one's feelings.


Hold it straight together, man
Maintain composure and keep oneself composed, despite challenges.


Hold it straight together, if you can
Encouraging resilience and determination in facing difficulties head-on.


Little fevers wrapped in medication
Temporary relief from emotional pain through the use of medication.


All strung out on novelty
Being overwhelmed by the excitement or newness of a situation or experience.


Collapse yourself and try to comprehend
Becoming introspective and trying to understand oneself better by breaking down and examining personal experiences.


An angry island, a bitter bee sting
Feeling isolated and hurt, similar to the pain caused by a bee sting.


Severing and shattering
Breaking apart and fragmenting, both physically and emotionally.


Free the self and fix the in between
Liberating oneself from internal conflicts and striving to find balance and resolution.


It's isolation, mark the earth around you
The feeling of loneliness and detachment, leaving a noticeable impact on one's surroundings.


Guess who's on the waiting list
Hinting at the singer's knowledge of someone who is longing for something or feeling left out.


I'll let you in on something secret
Preparing the listener for a hidden truth or revelation.


I can disappear
Having the ability to detach oneself from a situation or fade into the background.


Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Exercising control over one's presence and connections based on personal feelings and desires.


Shuffle through my skin
Exploring one's own identity and emotions on a deep level.


I am with you til the end
Promising loyalty and support, remaining connected to someone despite challenges.


First you breathe out
Releasing pent-up emotions or tension.


Then you have to breathe in
Taking in new experiences and opportunities for growth after letting go of the past.


Lash yourself repeatedly
Punishing oneself emotionally, perhaps through self-criticism or feelings of guilt.


Until it sticks, until it sticks
Persistently striving for personal growth and improvement until the efforts become ingrained and successful.


Under the eyelids, carry on cadaver
Continuing to function or go through the motions of life while feeling emotionally dead inside.


Festering interiors
Internal emotional turmoil and unresolved conflicts that continue to worsen over time.


All hollow breach and vapor silhouette
Feeling empty and lacking substance, appearing as a vague and insubstantial presence.


Need medication, more medication
Seeking further relief from emotional pain through an intensified use of medication.


Coursing through your interstates
The medication flowing through one's veins, affecting the emotional state deeply.


All mad and great, confused and counterfeit
Feeling both overwhelmed and powerful, but also lacking true authenticity and clarity.


Kamikaze, sear the blood inside me
Taking extreme measures or risks to numb or destroy the inner emotions and pain.


Guess who's got it figured out
Implying that the artist knows someone who pretends to have everything under control.


I'll let you in on something secret
Reaffirming the intention to share a hidden truth or revelation with the listener.


And I can decompose
Having the ability to break down and let go of personal burdens and attachments.


When it suits me I accelerate it
Choosing when to undergo personal growth or the process of letting go, accelerating the timing based on personal preferences.


Wicked on all fours
Embracing a state of vulnerability and submission, accepting the challenges that arise.


I surrender to the storm
Accepting and embracing the chaos and turbulence in one's life, surrendering to the challenges and allowing them to shape personal growth.


You'll never know how it feels
Expressing that the listener will never truly understand or empathize with the artist's experiences or emotions.


Can you feel it?
Questioning the listener's ability to empathize or connect with intense emotions.


I'm with you til the end
Reaffirming commitment and loyalty, remaining by someone's side through thick and thin.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID GAMSON, JOLEEN BELLE, ROBYN MICHELLE JOHNSON

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