Dislocation
Disembodied Lyrics


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When all your friends are gone and all your hope is gone too
when the dust has finally settled to the ground
when your left dealing with yourself can you handle it
can you stand it, can you?
when you can't stand yourself, when you can't stand your life,
when you can't love yourself, how can you love anyone else?
can you handle it
can you stand it, can you?
The love you once had for this world is slowly fading away
and all your loved ones have finally passed away
who will you look to for comfort?
who will you look to for fun?
who will you look to when all your friends are gone?
when you can't even stand the sight of yourself
how can you look me in the eye




when you can't even stand the sight of yourself
how can you tell me everything's alright?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Disembodied's song Dislocation depict a person who is struggling to cope with the various challenges that life has thrown their way. The song touches on themes of loneliness, despair, and hopelessness. The first lines of the song suggest that the person has lost all their friends and any hope they had for the future. The imagery of dust settling on the ground is a powerful metaphor that represents the aftermath of a tragic event.


The chorus of the song delves into the idea that when someone cannot stand themselves and their life, it becomes impossible for them to love anyone else. This highlights the idea that self-love is crucial in order to be able to love others. The verses then talk about the loss of loved ones and the feeling of being alone. The lines "who will you look to for comfort, who will you look to for fun" show the emptiness and void that one feels when they don't have anyone else to rely on. The final lines of the song emphasize the idea that when someone can't even stand the sight of themselves, they can't very well tell others that everything is all right.


In conclusion, Dislocation is a haunting and introspective song that examines the struggles of human existence. It encourages listeners to confront their inner demons and work towards cultivating a sense of self-love and acceptance. The lyrics suggest that while the world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, it is possible to find solace within oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

When all your friends are gone and all your hope is gone too
When the people you usually rely on for comfort and support are no longer around, and you feel like there's no hope left.


when the dust has finally settled to the ground
When everything has finally come to its inevitable end, and there's no more chaos or confusion.


when your left dealing with yourself can you handle it
When you're alone with your own thoughts and feelings, can you face them and deal with them without any external distractions or support?


can you stand it, can you?
Can you bear the weight of your own thoughts and emotions, and face them all alone?


when you can't stand yourself, when you can't stand your life,
When you're feeling overwhelmed by your own thoughts and emotions, and you can't find any joy or happiness in your own life.


when you can't love yourself, how can you love anyone else?
If you don't have any love or compassion for yourself, how can you expect to give love and compassion to others?


can you handle it can you stand it, can you?
Can you face the reality of your own emotions and thoughts, and deal with them without relying on anyone else?


The love you once had for this world is slowly fading away and all your loved ones have finally passed away
As time goes by, your enthusiasm for life begins to wane, and the people you love begin to leave this world.


who will you look to for comfort? who will you look to for fun? who will you look to when all your friends are gone?
When you're all alone, who will you turn to for support, for companionship, for laughter?


when you can't even stand the sight of yourself how can you look me in the eye
When you're feeling overwhelmed by your own emotions, how can you pretend that everything is okay when you talk to others?


when you can't even stand the sight of yourself how can you tell me everything's alright?
If you're not even able to face your own emotions, how can you claim that everything is alright and there's nothing to worry about?




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