"I won’t do as I’m told ’cause the truth will be unfold. I won’t be your slave, I won’t dig my grave."
From They will pay (Dead Soul 2012)
The Patient
Dead Soul Lyrics
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Is getting darker by the minute, something's growing deep inside and I just can't understand
I cannot really say when it all begun, it's a blur, but someone's clearly after me
They call me late at night just to hear me breathe, they watch me from across the streets
I brought it upon myself, I brought it upon my self, I... Keep the blinds down all day long, try to move without a sound, just to stay in control
Avoid water and mirrors, eating food from cans, if I still had a chance
No matter what they do, I won't vive up, no, I'm well prepared
I brought it upon myself, I brought it upon my self, I...
The lyrics to Dead Soul's "The Patient" paint a picture of a person who is experiencing a multitude of disturbing occurrences that seem to be unraveling their sanity. They plead with their doctor to explain what is happening to them as things get out of hand and everything is getting darker by the minute. There seems to be something growing deep inside of them that they simply do not understand. The person cannot recall when it all started, but someone is clearly after them – they receive late-night calls just to hear them breathing, and someone is watching them from across the street.
The person has become paranoid, brought on by their own actions, and they are now living in a constant state of fear. They keep the blinds down all day long, trying to move without making a sound just to retain control. They avoid water and mirrors, and are now eating food from cans. However, they still hold on to the hope that they may have a chance to regain some aspect of normality. They steadfastly refuse to give up, and have taken measures to protect themselves, such as keeping a gun by their bedpost and feeling a mission from God to defend the truth at all costs.
In summary, "The Patient" is a visceral representation of a deteriorating mental state that is grappling with paranoia and fear, against an unknown entity. The darkness surrounding the person and their inability to comprehend anything that is happening around them essentially takes over the entire song, giving it an ominous and intense vibe.
Line by Line Meaning
Doctor please explain what is happening to me, everything is getting out of hand
The singer is experiencing intense fear and confusion about their deteriorating mental state, and seeks medical help to explain the inexplicable.
Is getting darker by the minute, something's growing deep inside and I just can't understand
The singer's fear and confusion grows more acute as their situation becomes more dire, and they cannot find a rational explanation for what is happening to them.
I cannot really say when it all begun, it's a blur, but someone's clearly after me
The singer cannot pinpoint the exact moment when their troubles began, but feels a persistent sense of paranoia that someone is targeting them.
They call me late at night just to hear me breathe, they watch me from across the streets
The artist feels they are being stalked by an unknown entity, who harasses them by calling and watching them from afar.
I brought it upon myself, I brought it upon my self, I...
The artist takes full responsibility for their plight, feeling they somehow brought it upon themselves by their actions or choices.
Keep the blinds down all day long, try to move without a sound, just to stay in control
The singer tries to regain a sense of control over their life by isolating themselves and staying quiet, hoping to evade their tormentors.
Avoid water and mirrors, eating food from cans, if I still had a chance
The singer feels compelled to avoid anything that could reveal their true nature or attract unwanted attention, but they also express a desire for redemption.
No matter what they do, I won't give up, no, I'm well prepared
The artist refuses to surrender to their fear and will fight to defend themselves, feeling they are equipped to face their challenges.
Got a gun by my bedpost an a misión from god to defend the truth at all cost
The artist sees themselves as a defender of truth and justice, even if it means using deadly force, and believes in their divine right to do so.
Writer(s): Anders Bengt Landelius, Henric Cleas Evald Bellinger, Niels Nielsen
Contributed by Scarlett D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anders Landelius
When I wrote the lyrics and recorded this song I could not have wished for a better video to go along with it. Very strong and disturbing in a way that get the message across. Great job Marnie!
Winnie Wonka
This is GOOD. Nice job, perfect song.