Identity
Far from Earth Lyrics
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Growing distant from the life I've known so well
I know this isn't where I'm meant to be
I hope one day the light will set me free
Set me free from my insecurities
Heal my wounds and stop this suffering
Set me free so I can finally breathe
Been counting the days in the back of my mind
How long will it take?
I fear it's almost too late
To find myself again and break through the fault line
Is this life we live still filled with meaning, or will it all end up in vain?
I try to not let go of the reasons that I'm still breathing, 'cause I've been reliving this war
I've been placing the blame on everyone around me
Avoiding the pain that is mine to take
Victimized by my own self doubt
I can't keep justifying my own actions
Been holding myself back from the start
When will I ever learn?
Done lying to myself
Done with excuses
I'm still counting the days in the back of my mind
How long will it take?
Tell me it's never too late
To find myself again and break through the fault line
Shifting back and forth
Finding the truth in this reality
Where is my identity?
Is this what it means to truly feel alive?
Lost in motion
Stuck in my own mind
What else do I need to fucking feel alive?
Lost in motion
The song "Identity" by Far from Earth is a soul-searching piece that talks about feeling disconnected from oneself and the world. The lyrics speak of the pain and struggle of feeling lost in one's reality, questioning the meaning of life, and grappling with one's identity. The opening lines "Disconnected from the inside out, growing distant from the life I've known so well" paint a picture of disorientation and confusion.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve into the desire for freedom from one's insecurities, pain, and suffering. The singer hopes to be set free from the lies and self-justifications that they have been telling themselves, counting the days in the back of their mind, wondering how long it will take to find themselves once again. The line "Is this what it means to truly feel alive?" indicates an intense feeling of numbness, which the singer yearns to overcome.
As a whole, the song prompts the listener to reflect on the importance of self-discovery and the enduring search for identity. The lyrics tap into a universal theme of grappling with self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty. The message in the song is that it's never too late to break free from one's thought patterns and find oneself again.
Line by Line Meaning
Disconnected from the inside out
Feeling detached from my own emotions and mental state.
Growing distant from the life I've known so well
Feeling separate from my usual way of living.
I know this isn't where I'm meant to be
Feeling a sense of disalignment from my current situation.
I hope one day the light will set me free
Desiring freedom from the darkness of my current emotional state.
Set me free from my insecurities
Wanting to break free from my self-doubt.
Heal my wounds and stop this suffering
Asking for healing from the emotional pain I feel.
Set me free so I can finally breathe
Asking for liberation from the tightness I feel in my chest.
But all I've done is fucking lie to myself so I can feel just fine
Admitting to myself that I've been lying to feel better.
Been counting the days in the back of my mind
Keeping track of how long I've been feeling this way.
How long will it take?
Wondering how much longer I have to endure this.
I fear it's almost too late
Feeling like I'm running out of time to change my situation.
To find myself again and break through the fault line
Wanting to rediscover and reorient myself in a healthier way.
Is this life we live still filled with meaning, or will it all end up in vain?
Asking existential questions about the purpose of life.
I try to not let go of the reasons that I'm still breathing, 'cause I've been reliving this war
Holding onto my motivations for living, even though it feels like a battle.
I've been placing the blame on everyone around me
Putting responsibility for my emotional state on others.
Avoiding the pain that is mine to take
Running away from responsibility for my own healing.
Victimized by my own self doubt
Feeling trapped and persecuted by my own insecurities.
I can't keep justifying my own actions
Unable to defend my own behavior to myself any longer.
Been holding myself back from the start
Preventing myself from making progress in the first place.
When will I ever learn?
Feeling frustrated with myself for repeating the same mistakes.
Done lying to myself
No longer willing to deceive myself for comfort.
Done with excuses
No longer accepting rationalizations for self-destructive behavior.
Tell me it's never too late
Asking for reassurance that I can still change.
Shifting back and forth
Fluctuating between different emotions and states of mind.
Finding the truth in this reality
Looking for the objective, factual reality of my situation.
Where is my identity?
Feeling lost and uncertain about who I really am.
Is this what it means to truly feel alive?
Wondering if feeling emotionally alive is more important than feeling comfortable.
Lost in motion
Feeling directionless and without purpose.
Stuck in my own mind
Unable to break free from my thoughts and emotions.
What else do I need to fucking feel alive?
Questioning what I need to do or experience to feel emotionally fulfilled.
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.