Confusion
Cruxshadows Lyrics

The opening lines of Cruxshadows' "Confusion" suggest a relationship that is deeply imbalanced. The singer identifies as the "Angel" while their partner is the "hands that grab me." There's a palpable sense of dismissal and rejection here - the Angel is forgotten, while the partner is alone. It's not explicitly clear what the relationship is between the two, but there's a suggestion that the partner is using the Angel in some way to make themselves feel better. This might be through seeking out the Angel's company in moments of loneliness or weakness, or by treating them as a possession to be treasured or wielded.

The theme of power dynamics comes up again later in the song, with the phrase "make me a treasure...make me a gun." Here, the Angel seems to be speaking to their partner, asking them to define their role in the relationship. The partner has the power to choose whether they will treat the Angel as something valuable (a treasure) or something dangerous (a weapon).

Despite the unequal nature of the relationship, there's a note of sadness and longing that pervades the song. The Angel is "forgotten," but still seeks out the sleep that "never comes" to them. There's a sense that they are trapped in their current situation, unable to escape it even as they recognize how unhealthy it is. Ultimately, "Confusion" is a song about the ways in which relationships can warp and manipulate our perceptions of ourselves and others - and the toll that takes on our emotional well-being.