Zero
Evergreen Terrace Lyrics


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My reflection, dirty mirror
There's no connection to myself
I'm your lover, I'm your zero
I'm in the face of your dreams of glass
So save your prayers
For when we're really gonna need 'em
Throw out your cares and fly
Wanna go for a ride?

She's the one for me
She's all I really need oh yeah
Cause she's the one for me

Emptiness is loneliness, and loneliness is cleanliness
Cleanliness is godliness, and god is empty just like me

Intoxicated with the madness, I'm in love with my sadness
Bullshit fakers, enchanted kingdoms
The fashion victims chew their charcoal teeth

I never let on, that I was on a sinking ship
I never let on that I was down

You blame yourself, for what you can't ignore
You blame yourself for wanting more

She's the one for me
She's all I really need oh yeah




She's the one for me
She's my one and only

Overall Meaning

"Zero" by Evergreen Terrace is a song that delves into the themes of self-discovery and self-reflection. The opening lines of the song, "My reflection, dirty mirror. There's no connection to myself," suggests a feeling of disconnection from oneself. The lyrics go on to say, "I'm your lover, I'm your zero. I'm in the face of your dreams of glass," indicating a feeling of being insignificant and serving as a reflection of someone else's desires.


The chorus of the song, "She's the one for me. She's all I really need oh yeah. 'Cause she's the one for me," suggests a longing for a love interest who may serve as a means to alleviate feelings of emptiness and loneliness. The lyrics, "Emptiness is loneliness, and loneliness is cleanliness. Cleanliness is godliness, and god is empty just like me," appear to be a commentary on the idea of perfection and the emptiness that can come with striving for it.


The song's bridge, "Intoxicated with the madness, I'm in love with my sadness. Bullshit fakers, enchanted kingdoms. The fashion victims chew their charcoal teeth," appears to be a critique of societal expectations and pressure to conform. The lines suggest a rejection of those who may put on a facade and the idea of an idealized world.


Overall, the song seems to be a reflection of the complexities of navigating through life's challenges. The lyrics suggest that even as one may feel lost or disconnected, there is always the potential for connection and the possibility of finding someone or something that can fill the void.


Line by Line Meaning

My reflection, dirty mirror
The singer is looking at himself in the mirror, but it is dirty and represents his own distorted image.


There's no connection to myself
The singer feels like he is disconnected and separate from his own true self.


I'm your lover, I'm your zero
The singer feels like he is a meaningless entity, only existing to serve or please someone else.


I'm in the face of your dreams of glass
The artist is present in the fragile dreams of someone else, whose expectations and hopes may shatter easily.


So save your prayers For when we're really gonna need 'em
The artist is advising to save prayers for emergencies or desperate situations, instead of wasting them on trivial matters.


Throw out your cares and fly
The singer is encouraging to free oneself from worries and restrictions, and experience things without limitations.


Wanna go for a ride?
The singer is asking if the listener wants to join him on an adventure or trip.


She's the one for me She's all I really need oh yeah Cause she's the one for me
The artist is expressing that a specific person is everything he desires and needs in life.


Emptiness is loneliness, and loneliness is cleanliness Cleanliness is godliness, and god is empty just like me
The artist is theorizing that the search for inner purity or perfection may lead to an empty or godless existence where loneliness prevails.


Intoxicated with the madness, I'm in love with my sadness
The artist feels consumed by a crazy or overwhelming state of mind, and finds comfort or familiarity in his own sorrow.


Bullshit fakers, enchanted kingdoms The fashion victims chew their charcoal teeth
The singer sees through the false and superficial aspects of society or people, who are obsessed with appearance, power or status.


I never let on, that I was on a sinking ship I never let on that I was down
The artist hid his own emotional struggles or feelings of defeat from others, even when he was close to drowning or giving up.


You blame yourself, for what you can't ignore You blame yourself for wanting more
The singer is addressing someone who is feeling guilty or regretful for having certain desires or needs that cannot be suppressed or ignored.


She's the one for me She's all I really need oh yeah She's the one for me She's my one and only
The singer is repeating affirmations about the importance and uniqueness of a particular person in his life.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William Patrick Corgan

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

just be happy

My reflection, dirty mirror
There's no connection to myself
I'm your lover, I'm your zero
I'm the face in your dreams of glass
So save your prayers
For when we're really gonna need'em
Throw out your cares and fly
Wanna go for a ride? 

She's the one for me
She's all I really need
Cause she's the one for me
Emptiness is loneliness, and loneliness is cleanliness
And cleanliness is godliness, and god is empty just like me
Intoxicated with the madness, I'm in love with my sadness
Bullshit fakers, enchanted kingdoms
The fashion victims chew their charcoal teeth
I never let on, that I was on a sinking ship
I never let on that I was down
You blame yourself, for what you can't ignore
You blame yourself for wanting more
She's the one for me
She's all I really need
She's the one for me
She's my one and only



All comments from YouTube:

TDub Old Account

Both versions are pretty awesome. Not a huge fan of Evergreen Terrace, but they do good covers.

just be happy

My reflection, dirty mirror
There's no connection to myself
I'm your lover, I'm your zero
I'm the face in your dreams of glass
So save your prayers
For when we're really gonna need'em
Throw out your cares and fly
Wanna go for a ride? 

She's the one for me
She's all I really need
Cause she's the one for me
Emptiness is loneliness, and loneliness is cleanliness
And cleanliness is godliness, and god is empty just like me
Intoxicated with the madness, I'm in love with my sadness
Bullshit fakers, enchanted kingdoms
The fashion victims chew their charcoal teeth
I never let on, that I was on a sinking ship
I never let on that I was down
You blame yourself, for what you can't ignore
You blame yourself for wanting more
She's the one for me
She's all I really need
She's the one for me
She's my one and only

Videoscrub

Damn forgot about this album for almost a decade.

Atvena

their best cover off this album

Jasonnnsaurus

The 1:05 hit me. 🥺 But the 2:20 knocked me over. 😫

Tugboat

maybe its just me but i like this song live over their recorded one.

Jack Kihlström

Why isnt this album on Spotify? :(

Joseph 🧟‍♂️

It is now

ImFriendsWithTheBand

song got me into them, actually got to see them, bought their sweater. moshed. was a good time.

D L

Ohh they killed it

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