Caesura
Faith and the Muse Lyrics

The song "Caesura" by Faith and the Muse speaks about the internal conflict and confusion about one's identity, beliefs, and place in the world. The lyrics start with the line "In kairos hour I bequeath" which refers to a critical moment or the right time to reflect on one's beliefs. The confusion of the sole belief implies that the singer is questioning their faith or belief system. The next line "Consider: am I god in mortal shell, yet shine no brighter than myself" suggests that the singer may feel as though they have a higher purpose or divine destiny, but in reality, they are still human and no better than anyone else.

The following lines describe being invaded and conquered by life's patriarch with fists of all unspoken sin. The patriarch represents a dominant figure or influence in the singer's life that has caused anger and pain. The phrase "blood unknowing humble flows" implies that the singer is bleeding internally, unconscious of the harm being inflicted upon themselves. The lines "Deity's miscarried ghost for here my innate children prey, Un-nursed and unhealed wounds betray," can be interpreted as the lost potential or aborted ideas that haunt the singer causing a sense of regret and unfulfillment. The last lines "A swollen rage: my numen's breath, of fire yet demotic sense weakens me, Mysterious misanthropy rejects its own humanity, I give thee name yet keep the blame, that is my one possession wherein lies the lesson" signifies the complexity of self-realization and self-acceptance, which can be difficult to obtain. The singer acknowledges their rage and misanthropic tendencies but cannot seem to shake these aspects of themselves. The last line implies that in owning and accepting these aspects, there lies a lesson for the singer.