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Pray
DYING Lyrics
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Stokes dark in my mind
Mental disease
Feeds of my kind
Paranoid schizophrenia
Burns through the brain
I can not hide
I can not find
In my head
I can not hide
I can not find
A way out of here
I can not hide
I can not find
Self mutilations
Calm down my will
Self destruction
worries the outstanding
Lonesomeness
My everlasting friend
He can hold me
He can destroy me
He can hold me
He can destroy me
I can not hide
I can not find
Disgusting pain
In my head
I can not hide
I can not find
A way out of here
I can not hide
I can not find
Disgusting pain
In my head
I can not hide
I can not find
A way out of here
The day of reckoning
Coming closer
I keep my useless life
In mind
The lyrics in "Pray" by DYING tell a story of a person struggling with mental illness, specifically paranoid schizophrenia. The opening lines set the tone for what is to come, describing the darkness that is overtaking their mind. The use of the word "kind" implies that this may be a shared experience among those who also suffer from mental illness. The reference to mental disease feeding off of their kind is a powerful image, and one that suggests the danger of allowing these dark thoughts to consume one's mind.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer cannot hide or find a way out of the pain in their head. The repetition reinforces the feeling of being trapped in their own mind. The verses that follow describe the destructive ways the singer copes with their pain, such as self-mutilation and self-destruction. The mention of lonesomeness as a constant companion further drives home the isolation and despair that comes with mental illness.
The final lines about keeping their "useless life" in mind suggest a sense of resignation or hopelessness that is all too common for those with mental illness. The song paints a bleak picture of what it can be like to live with these conditions, but it also highlights the importance of acknowledging and seeking help for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Mental disorder
I am struggling with a disease that affects my mental health
Stokes dark in my mind
It causes me to have troubling and disturbing thoughts
Mental disease
My struggles with my mental health are overwhelming and consuming
Feeds of my kind
It seems like others who struggle may understand, but it only fuels my struggles
Paranoid schizophrenia
My struggles are specifically related to this psychotic disorder that affects my perception of reality
Burns through the brain
The disorder is all-consuming and affects my entire being
I can not hide
I am unable to conceal or suppress the pain and struggles I am experiencing
I can not find
I am unable to locate any kind of escape or sanctuary from my struggles
Disgusting pain
The pain I am dealing with is repulsive and unbearable
In my head
The pain and struggles are happening within my own mind
A way out of here
I am searching for any kind of escape or solution to what I am going through
Self mutilations
I am causing harm to myself in attempt to cope with my struggles
Calm down my will
Harming myself provides temporary relief, but ultimately it only pacifies me to some extent
Self destruction
My destructive behavior has dangerous consequences and could lead to further damage
Worries the outstanding
Those around me who care and are concerned may be overwhelmed by how to help me or worried about my well-being
Lonesomeness
I am alone in my struggles and feel isolated from others
My everlasting friend
My struggles are constant and unchanging, like a familiar but detrimental friend
He can hold me
My struggles and destructive behaviors have a grip on me that is difficult to shake
He can destroy me
In some ways, my struggles are destroying me and my life
The day of reckoning
The consequences and reality of my struggles and behavior are coming closer
Coming closer
The consequences of my actions and struggles are becoming more real and imminent
I keep my useless life
My life feels pointless, but I am still holding onto it despite my struggles
In mind
These thoughts and struggles are constantly on my mind and affecting me daily
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Matthias Störck
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