Torn
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Delusional thoughts sweep
Across unstructured screens
Fueled by hopeless failures
I can not explain, this fucking strain

But I just, Can′t get over Washed up in the filth of reality
My favorite dreams are always with me
So reluctant to leave the hypersleep
I don't want to fall down again

Soaked in a loss of faith
A self doubt that′s so hard to kick
Always pleading, Always bleeding from
The inside out
Uncontrollable fragmentation

But I just, Can't get over Washed up In the filth of reality
My favorite dreams are always with me




So reluctant to leave the hypersleep
I don't want to fall down again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Empty's song "Torn in 2-3" delve into the theme of struggling with one's own thoughts and emotions. The opening lines present the image of delusional thoughts sweeping across unstructured screens, hinting at the chaos and confusion within the singer's mind. These thoughts are fueled by a sense of hopelessness and failure that the singer finds difficult to comprehend and articulate. The use of profanity underscores the intensity of the strain they are experiencing.


The following lines express the difficulty the singer faces in moving on from their current state. They feel trapped in the filth of reality, finding solace only in their favorite dreams. The reference to "hypersleep" suggests a desire to escape or avoid facing the challenges of real life. The singer fears falling down again, indicating a past experience of pain or disappointment that they are desperate to avoid repeating.


The second paragraph continues to explore the singer's inner turmoil. They feel soaked in a loss of faith and plagued by self-doubt, which proves hard to shake off. The repetition of the words "always pleading, always bleeding" emphasizes the constant struggle and vulnerability they feel from the inside out. The fragmentation they experience is uncontrollable, further highlighting the overwhelming nature of their emotional state.


Overall, these lyrics offer a glimpse into the singer's internal battle with their thoughts, failures, and doubts. They long to escape the harsh reality but are torn between their dreams and the fear of facing disappointment once again.


Line by Line Meaning

Delusional thoughts sweep
Fantasies and distorted ideas continually overwhelm my mind


Across unstructured screens
Displayed on chaotic and disorganized digital surfaces


Fueled by hopeless failures
Driven by constant disappointments and lack of success


I can not explain, this fucking strain
I am unable to comprehend or describe the intense burden I feel


But I just, Can′t get over Washed up in the filth of reality
Yet, I cannot move on from being immersed in the harshness of the real world


My favorite dreams are always with me
My most cherished aspirations are ever-present in my thoughts


So reluctant to leave the hypersleep
Reluctant to awaken from a state of emotional numbness and detachment


I don't want to fall down again
I wish to avoid experiencing another painful downfall


Soaked in a loss of faith
Drenched in a profound lack of belief and trust


A self doubt that′s so hard to kick
Persistent self-doubt that is difficult to overcome


Always pleading, Always bleeding from The inside out
Constantly begging for relief, constantly suffering internally


Uncontrollable fragmentation
A state of being broken and fragmented beyond control


I don't want to fall down again
I don't want to experience another painful downfall




Writer(s): William Fields, Luis A. Torres, Danny Barragan, Chris Baumgardner

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