Split
ESCH Lyrics
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Things that used to be one
Become divided being in halves
Violence turns into fear
Breath in duality, like twins start to feel
Those halves are developing well
Painful as hell
Either one face each on one side
Like a wall in the heart
Like twins torn apart
Let's boost everybody's bonfire
Yeah, greater than one
For everyone
Don't hand down the blackness
Quizzical pig
Give up your loot
Too big for your boots
Coming together
Falling apart To share is to split
Come on, Come on
Lets be split
To share is to split
Come on, let us split
Find out the way that it feels
Structures fall to pieces
Deny Your Ideals
Bury the Earth
Let's take every nation
Systems struggle
Borders fall
Shake the foundation
Coming together
Falling apart
To share is to split
To share is to split
Come on, let us split
Both halves are developing well
My wounds are remainders
Painful as hell
Either one face each on one side
Like a wall in the heart
Like twins torn apart
The song "Split in 2-3" by ESCH is a complex and thought-provoking exploration of the theme of division. The first two lines of the song set the tone for what is to come: "To share is to split / Things that used to be one." The idea is that the act of sharing something can create a division between the shared object and the person who is doing the sharing. This is a metaphor for the way that relationships can be complicated by the act of giving and receiving.
The next few lines of the song describe how this division can lead to conflict and fear. "Violence turns into fear / Breath in duality, like twins start to feel." The metaphor of twins is continued throughout the song, representing the two sides of a divided self. The line "Like twins torn apart" is particularly powerful, evoking a sense of sadness and loss.
The chorus of the song is a call to action: "Let's boost everybody's bonfire / Yeah, greater than one / For everyone / Don't hand down the blackness." The idea here is that we should work together to create a brighter, more positive world. This is echoed in the lines "Coming together / Falling apart / To share is to split."
Line by Line Meaning
Things that used to be one
When something is shared, it becomes divided into halves
Become divided being in halves
Sharing something causes it to split into two separate parts
Violence turns into fear
Sharing can create fear and insecurity
Breath in duality, like twins start to feel
Splitting something can create two distinct entities that share characteristics
Those halves are developing well
Each part of the split is growing and developing independently
My wounds are remainders
The pain of the split still lingers
Painful as hell
The pain is intense and unbearable
Either one face each on one side
Each part of the split is isolated on its own side
Like a wall in the heart
The split creates a barrier between the two parts
Let's boost everybody's bonfire
We should work together to increase everyone's energy and enthusiasm
Yeah, greater than one
Together, we can be more than we are alone
For everyone
This energy and enthusiasm should benefit everyone involved
Don't hand down the blackness
Don't spread negativity or despair
Quizzical pig
An expression of puzzlement or confusion
Give up your loot
Let go of any material possessions or wealth that may be causing a rift between people
Too big for your boots
Overestimating one's own importance or abilities can cause friction within a group
Find out the way that it feels
Experience the sensation of sharing and splitting
Structures fall to pieces
The act of sharing can cause established structures to break down
Deny Your Ideals
Challenging one's own beliefs can be a painful but necessary step for growth
Bury the Earth
Creating a divide between humans and the natural world can lead to negative consequences
Let's take every nation
Working together transcends national boundaries and differences
Systems struggle
Existing power structures may face challenges when people come together to share and collaborate
Borders fall
Divisions between people and places can be broken down with shared experiences
Shake the foundation
Fundamental beliefs and ideas can be challenged when people work together towards a common goal
Both halves are developing well
Each part of the split is growing and developing independently
My wounds are remainders
The pain of the split still lingers
Painful as hell
The pain is intense and unbearable
Either one face each on one side
Each part of the split is isolated on its own side
Like a wall in the heart
The split creates a barrier between the two parts
Like twins torn apart
The separation is likened to the painful experience of being split from a close companion
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: GUNTER SCHULZ SVET AM, SASCHA KONIETZKO
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