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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.
Surfacing
False Witness Lyrics
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But my name is unrecognized
You trust me for my stature
My dear you're in for a surprise
I feel the flames inside me
My vision slowly blurs
The evil being I'm hidingSurfaces this is my final curse
In the cover of moonlight
I wait outside her door
Knocking ever so softly
She turns the lock and in I go
Straight for the throat
We go to the floor
Desperately you struggle
But that only makes me want you more
You scream though no one can hear you
Worry not my dear your troubles will soon be through
Like a shadow I am a curse of the night
Evil to the core I feed off the sound of your cries
I only feel alive
When you die
I feel the flames inside me
My vision slowly blurs
The evil being I'm hiding
Surfaces this is my final curse
Your skin has grown so pale
My blood soaked bride
Don't be so timidIn death you look so alive
You bring out the monster in me
What the hell have I done
What have I become
This creature's blood flows through my veins
I'll never be the same
The lyrics of False Witness's song "Surfacing" delve into the dark and sinister nature of a persona who seems ordinary on the surface but harbors a hidden evil within. The opening lines suggest a sense of deception and misrecognition, where the character's exterior appearance may be familiar and trusted, but their true identity remains unknown. There is a foreboding warning that a surprise awaits those who place their trust in this person based on their outward stature.
As the lyrics progress, a transformation takes place within the singer, as they feel the flames of a malevolent force building inside them. The gradual blurring of their vision symbolizes a descent into darkness and an emergence of the evil being that they have been concealing. This revelation is described as a final curse, indicating a point of no return and a reckoning with their inner demons.
The narrative takes a chilling turn as the singer describes a predatory encounter under the cover of moonlight, where they approach a victim's door and unleash their sinister intentions. The scene unfolds with a sense of violence and desperation, as the victim struggles against their attacker. The perpetrator's twisted desire is fueled by the victim's resistance, creating a disturbing dynamic where the victim's cries only serve to heighten the assailant's perverse satisfaction.
The lyrics culminate in a haunting realization of the irreversible consequences of the singer's actions. The imagery of the victim's pale skin and blood-soaked appearance evokes a sense of death and transformation. The singer grapples with the monstrous nature that has been awakened within them, questioning their own identity and the depths to which they have descended. The final lines convey a sense of remorse and acceptance of a new reality where the singer can never return to their former self, forever marked by the bloodshed and darkness that now course through them.
Line by Line Meaning
My face so familiar
Despite my familiar appearance, I am unrecognizable.
But my name is unrecognized
My identity is unknown to you.
You trust me for my stature
You place trust in me based on my status.
My dear you're in for a surprise
You are about to be shocked, my dear.
I feel the flames inside me
A sense of intense emotion burns within me.
My vision slowly blurs
My clarity of thought diminishes gradually.
The evil being I'm hiding
The malicious part of me that I conceal.
Surfaces this is my final curse
The evil emerges, marking my ultimate downfall.
In the cover of moonlight
Under the concealment of the moon's light.
I wait outside her door
I patiently anticipate her at the entrance.
Knocking ever so softly
Gently tapping on the door to gain attention.
She turns the lock and in I go
As she unlocks, I enter swiftly.
Straight for the throat
Immediately targeting the vulnerable area.
We go to the floor
Transitioning to the ground.
Desperately you struggle
You make vigorous efforts to resist.
But that only makes me want you more
Your resistance fuels my desire for you.
You scream though no one can hear you
Your cries go unheard by anyone.
Worry not my dear your troubles will soon be through
Do not fret, as your difficulties will soon come to an end.
Like a shadow I am a curse of the night
I am akin to a shadow, a nighttime curse.
Evil to the core I feed off the sound of your cries
My malevolence at the center, deriving nourishment from your cries.
I only feel alive
I only experience vitality
When you die
In the event of your demise.
Your skin has grown so pale
Your complexion has become pallid.
My blood soaked bride
My spouse drenched in blood.
Don't be so timid
Do not be so hesitant.
In death you look so alive
In the face of death, you appear vibrant.
You bring out the monster in me
You evoke the monstrous side of my nature.
What the hell have I done
Inquiries about my actions and their consequences.
What have I become
Contemplation regarding my transformation.
This creature's blood flows through my veins
The essence of this being courses through my bloodstream.
I'll never be the same
I will be forever altered.
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Written by: False Witness
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