Hydra
Ego Likeness Lyrics


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I've seen the truth fall out of my mouth
Into your life
Shatter divine

I've seen the seeds fall out of pylons
Collapse and fall behind

As we walk upon the wire
Of these lives that went before
As we walk along the mountains
And scatter seeds on shore

This is where we are
This is what we become...

I've never seen the truth like this
Had the blind eyes turned to fire
Been the hydra on the landscape
Became one with you

I've seen the little summer come
And bring with it hope
Of the new line spread before us

The light, fire and smoke
Of the face upon the water
The soul beneath the skin
Of your hand beside my heart
A new reason to live





This is where we are
This is what we become...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ego Likeness's song Hydra are rich and multifaceted, portraying an intricate weave of themes around truth, rebirth, and transformation. The first verse reveals a sense of vulnerability and rawness as the singer talks about the truth falling out of their mouth and shattering something 'divine.' It could be interpreted as the fear of the dark and the unknown, the fear of revealing one's true nature, or the fear of change. The second verse takes us on a metaphorical journey "upon the wire" of life experiences, where we scatter seeds on the shore and walk along the mountains. This could represent the path of life, with its ups and downs, ebbs and flows, and how each experience shapes our destiny.


The chorus 'This is where we are, this is what we become' is a powerful statement of self-determination and acceptance. It's accepting where you are and how far you've come, and embracing the person you have become. The third verse talks about seeing the truth in a new light, as the blind eyes turn to fire. It's about seeing things from a fresh perspective, with renewed insight and clarity. The singer also talks about being the hydra on the landscape - a mythical creature with multiple heads that represent rebirth, transformation, and renewal. The fourth verse is about hope, new beginnings, and the joy that comes with a new season. The face on the water, the soul beneath the skin, and the hand beside the heart all denote deep emotional connections and a desire for something more profound in life.


Overall, Ego Likeness's Hydra is a reflective song that portrays life's complexities and the need for self-acceptance, renewal, and transformation.


Line by Line Meaning

I've seen the truth fall out of my mouth
I've spoken the truth before and have witnessed it come to life


Into your life
The truth I spoke came into your life


Shatter divine
It has shattered the divine (the god-like or holy aspect of things)


I've seen the seeds fall out of pylons
I've seen the downfall of strong, towering structures


Collapse and fall behind
They crumbled and fell apart in the background


As we walk upon the wire
As we carefully balance our way through life's challenges


Of these lives that went before
We are influenced by the lives of those who came before us


As we walk along the mountains
As we journey through life's ups and downs


And scatter seeds on shore
And leave a small piece of ourselves in the world


This is where we are
This is our current state in life


This is what we become...
This is what we ultimately evolve into


I've never seen the truth like this
I've never experienced the truth in this way before


Had the blind eyes turned to fire
My once blind eyes have been opened and filled with passion for the truth


Been the hydra on the landscape
I've been the multifaceted monster in this world


Became one with you
I've become united with you in this world


I've seen the little summer come
I've witnessed the warmth and beauty of life's small moments


And bring with it hope
And with those moments, it brings hope for a better future


Of the new line spread before us
Of the new path laid out before us


The light, fire and smoke
The energy, passion, and mystery of life


Of the face upon the water
The reflection of our true selves in life's fleeting moments


The soul beneath the skin
The essence of who we truly are beyond just our physical bodies


Of your hand beside my heart
Of the intimate connection we share with one another


A new reason to live
A renewed sense of purpose and motivation in life




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