Slave
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If I allow the light to leave my eyes, I will never see again
The thoughts disintegrate into cognitive pollution
Abandoning my body, renouncing my existence
Show me the meaning of happiness
Trapped inside this nightmare, but I haven't slept for days
I am a slave, a slave to what I cannot see
Are we being strung along or are we just strung out?
The quest to be clairvoyant: You are your own black hole
How much longer do I really have when I wish every breath would be my last?




Your words like rope, tied around my throat Remove the earth beneath me
Watch my spirit sink

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are an intense reflection on the experience of feeling trapped, lost, and stripped of agency. The singer begins with a poignant line, "If I allow the light to leave my eyes, I will never see again." This sets the tone for the rest of the verse, as the singer reflects on the decay of their own thoughts and the feeling that they are losing their grip on reality. The line "Abandoning my body, renouncing my existence" is especially harrowing, as it suggests that the singer has given up on themselves entirely.


In the chorus, the singer declares themselves a slave to something unknown, though the implication is that it is an internal struggle. The question "Are we being strung along or are we just strung out?" adds to the confusion and sense of futility the singer is feeling. The second verse is even more bleak, with the singer expressing a desire for death ("How much longer do I really have when I wish every breath would be my last?") and the feeling of suffocation ("Your words like rope, tied around my throat"). The final line, "Watch my spirit sink," is a striking image that captures the overall feeling of hopelessness and despair.


Line by Line Meaning

If I allow the light to leave my eyes, I will never see again
I fear losing my insight and perspective on life, without which I will be lost and directionless.


The thoughts disintegrate into cognitive pollution
My mind is cluttered with negative and destructive thoughts that hinder my growth and progress.


Abandoning my body, renouncing my existence
I feel like giving up and disconnecting from my physical self, as my life seems burdensome and meaningless.


Show me the meaning of happiness
I am searching for true happiness and fulfillment in life, as I am dissatisfied with my current state of being.


Trapped inside this nightmare, but I haven't slept for days
My life feels like a nightmare that I can't escape from, and my insomnia only amplifies my feelings of helplessness and despair.


I am a slave, a slave to what I cannot see
I feel like I am being controlled by forces that are beyond my understanding and control, making me feel like a powerless slave to my circumstances.


Are we being strung along or are we just strung out?
I am questioning whether the events in my life are a result of a deliberate plan or just a chaotic sequence of events, leaving me feeling confused.


The quest to be clairvoyant: You are your own black hole
I aspire for clarity and insight, but my insecurities and negative thoughts keep pulling me down, leaving me feeling lost and empty.


How much longer do I really have when I wish every breath would be my last?
I am struggling with suicidal thoughts and feel like I have no hope for a better future.


Your words like rope, tied around my throat Remove the earth beneath me
The hurtful words of others are suffocating and draining me of my energy and motivation, leaving me feeling helpless and lost.


Watch my spirit sink
I feel like my spirit and soul are drowning in my despair and hopelessness, leaving me feeling numb and exhausted.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Alexander John Re, Brendan Murphy, Eric James John Bazinet, Jesse Diamond Doreen, Kelly Alexander Bilan

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Mario Garofano

If I allow the light to leave my eyes
I will never see again
The thoughts disintegrate into cognitive pollution
Abandoning my body, renouncing my existence
Show me the meaning of happiness

Trapped inside this nightmare
But I haven't slept for days
I am a slave
A slave to what I cannot see
Are we being strung along or are we just strung out?

The quest to be clairvoyant:
You are your own black hole
How much longer do I really have
When I wish every breath would be my last?

Your words like rope
Tied around my throat
Remove the earth beneath me
Watch my spirit sink



All comments from YouTube:

Mario Garofano

If I allow the light to leave my eyes
I will never see again
The thoughts disintegrate into cognitive pollution
Abandoning my body, renouncing my existence
Show me the meaning of happiness

Trapped inside this nightmare
But I haven't slept for days
I am a slave
A slave to what I cannot see
Are we being strung along or are we just strung out?

The quest to be clairvoyant:
You are your own black hole
How much longer do I really have
When I wish every breath would be my last?

Your words like rope
Tied around my throat
Remove the earth beneath me
Watch my spirit sink

James McShane

Fucking love this man, 1:27 ... Brendans vocals, so raw

double speak

how has no one mentioned that fucking mid at 0:47, that shit is so hard

Evan Bergeron

Can anybody recommend me any bands that make music that sounds like this song? I know this is one of Counterparts' more fast-paced and heavy songs and I really dig it but I'm having a hard time finding more music like this specific song.

Alan Araujo

crystal lake's new album slays, 'The sign'. Look for it

Holland

looking for the same thing, still haven't turned up anything

Epitaph

+Evan Bergeron Some of Converges stuff. Shai Hulud.

Alan Araujo

Giraffe exactly!! /\

Epitaph

also  If You Got It at Five, You Got It at Fifty by Norma Jean kinda reminds me of this song.

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Travis Hector

So good man

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