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False Witness is Marco Gomez, an NYC-based "DJ persona, production moniker, and ongoing sound performance" on the queer underground. He reps KUNQ. soundcloud.com/falsewitness
False Witness was a progressive/power metal band from North Delta, British Columbia, Canada. They released a self-titled 4-track demo tape in 1990. This demo (along with 7 bonus tracks) appeared on the compilation Crestfallen King, released by Greek label Arkeyn Steel Records in 2008.
Fade Away
False Witness Lyrics
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Once again I lose myself in a bottle
The demons inside of me want more
I drown them out but they refuse to let me go
Time after time
I try to get away
But their warm embraceKills me with each breath I take
I'm losing the fight for my life
Struggling just to survive
I'm holding on by a thread
But I won't stop until I'm dead
Consumed, but I feel like I have been set free
Hollowed to the very core
This thing that's killing me
Has become the only thing left to live for
I'm losing the fight for my life
Struggling just to survive
I'm holding on by a thread
But I won't stop until I'm dead
I've never felt so low, so close to giving up
I've already lost it all
As I bleed through self inflicted cuts
The mistakes I've made
Have cost me everything
I accept my fate
And slowly fade away
When will this end
Caught in another cycle
Taken all I can take
Just let me self medicate
Just one more drink, just one more hit
Just one more line I swear I'll quit
Just give me my release so I can fade away
The mistakes I've made
Have cost me everything
I accept my fate
And slowly fade away
The lyrics of False Witness's song "Fade Away" paint a bleak and harrowing picture of someone caught in the grip of addiction and self-destruction. The opening lines, "Blacked out, passed out on the floor, once again I lose myself in a bottle" set the tone for the lyrics, highlighting the singer's recurring pattern of using alcohol to escape from their inner demons. However, despite their efforts to drown out these demons, they persist and refuse to release their hold on the individual, symbolizing a never-ending battle against their own inner struggles.
The repetition of phrases like "I'm losing the fight for my life, struggling just to survive" emphasizes the intense struggle and desperation felt by the singer as they feel themselves slipping further and further away from hope and redemption. The imagery of being held on by a thread illustrates the fragility of their existence, hanging on the edge of life and death, but unwavering in their resolve to keep fighting, despite the overwhelming odds stacked against them.
The juxtaposition of feeling consumed by their demons yet also feeling a sense of freedom suggests a contradictory mix of emotions within the singer, torn between the comfort of their destructive habits and the yearning for release from their suffering. The realization that the very thing that is killing them has become the only thing they have left to live for is a poignant and tragic observation of how addiction can warp one's sense of purpose and identity.
The closing verses of the song delve deeper into the singer's sense of hopelessness and resignation, as they grapple with the consequences of their actions and the toll it has taken on their life. The repetition of "Just one more drink, just one more hit, just one more line" reflects a cycle of self-destructive behavior and the futile promises of quitting, highlighting the vicious cycle of addiction that is both self-perpetuating and seemingly inescapable. The acceptance of their fate and the desire to fade away suggest a sense of surrender to their circumstances, culminating in a tragic yet hauntingly poignant conclusion to the lyrical journey of "Fade Away."
Line by Line Meaning
Blacked out, passed out on the floor
After losing control and consciousness due to excessive drinking, I find myself on the ground.
Once again I lose myself in a bottle
Repeatedly, I seek solace in alcohol as a way to escape reality and numb my inner struggles.
The demons inside of me want more
The internal battles I face continually demand to be silenced and suppressed.
I drown them out but they refuse to let me go
Even though I try to numb the pain, it persists and won't release its grip on me.
Time after time
Repetitively, I struggle with the same issues.
I try to get away
I attempt to escape these struggles.
But their warm embrace
Despite the destructive nature, there is a familiar comfort in my vices.
Kills me with each breath I take
The harmful habits slowly erode my well-being with each passing moment.
I'm losing the fight for my life
The battle to overcome these challenges is slipping away from me.
Struggling just to survive
Every day is a struggle just to stay afloat and endure.
I'm holding on by a thread
My grip on reality and hope is fragile and tenuous.
But I won't stop until I'm dead
Despite the hardships, I persist in my destructive behavior until it leads to my demise.
Consumed, but I feel like I have been set free
Even though I am engulfed by my struggles, there is a sense of liberation in surrendering to them.
Hollowed to the very core
My inner self feels empty and depleted, stripped of what once filled me.
This thing that's killing me
The destructive forces within me are slowly leading to my downfall.
Has become the only thing left to live for
Ironically, the very thing causing my suffering has become the only source of purpose left in my life.
I've never felt so low, so close to giving up
I am at my lowest point and teetering on the edge of surrendering to despair.
I've already lost it all
I have already sacrificed and lost everything due to my destructive choices.
As I bleed through self inflicted cuts
The pain and consequences of my actions manifest physically as self-harm and wounds.
The mistakes I've made
The errors in judgment and choices I have made.
Have cost me everything
I have paid the ultimate price for these mistakes, losing all that I held dear.
I accept my fate
I reluctantly acknowledge the consequences of my actions and what lies ahead for me.
And slowly fade away
I am gradually slipping away from life, succumbing to the destructive forces within me.
When will this end
I plead for relief from this endless cycle of pain and self-destruction.
Caught in another cycle
Trapped in a repetitive pattern that seems impossible to break free from.
Taken all I can take
I have reached my breaking point, having endured as much as I can bear.
Just let me self medicate
I seek refuge in self-destructive behaviors as a means of coping with my inner turmoil.
Just one more drink, just one more hit
I convince myself that just a little more of my vices will ease the pain temporarily.
Just one more line I swear I'll quit
I deceive myself by promising to stop after just one more indulgence.
Just give me my release so I can fade away
I long for an escape from my suffering to peacefully slip away into oblivion.
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Written by: False Witness
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