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Rainswept
Flowing Tears & Withered Flowers Lyrics
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behind a window a sightless mind
behind a dreamscape a lie
behind a factory's wall a worn out child
so dream on
drown the grasp
scream on
breathe on
drown the past
bleed on
consume your own selfpity plastic world
The lyrics of Flowing Tears & Withered Flowers's song Rainswept depict a bleak commentary on the nature of modern society. The first verse presents a series of images that highlight the hidden and often ugly reality that lies behind seemingly ordinary and mundane aspects of our lives. The "lie" behind the doorsteps suggests a surface-level facade that disguises a deeper truth, while the "sightless mind" behind the window underscores the idea that people are often blind to the reality of their surroundings. The "dreamscape" and "factory's wall" serve as further symbols of the false and oppressive nature of modern society.
In the chorus, the song presents a call to action, urging listeners to "dream on" and "drown the grasp" of the oppressive structures that surround them. The repetition of the verb "drown" suggests a need to overwhelm or drown out the negative influences that shape our lives. However, the song also recognizes the difficulty of this endeavor, acknowledging that those who try to break free and "scream on" will be met with resistance and opposition. Ultimately, the song presents a dark and unsettling vision of modern life, while also urging listeners to push back against the forces that seek to control and suppress them.
Line by Line Meaning
Behind my doorsteps a lie
A deceptive truth exists concealed from an outsider in my abode
Behind a window a sightless mind
Through a pane of glass, an ignorant mentality lacks vision
Behind a dreamscape a lie
Deception lies within an imaginary realm
Behind a factory's wall a worn out child
A tired and exhausted child exists hidden behind industrial barriers
So dream on
Persist in a state of dreaming and imagination
Drown the grasp
Submerse oneself in a way that suppresses a hold on reality
Scream on
Persist with voicing a cry or outcry
We know your part
We are aware of a person's assigned role or task
Breathe on
Keep breathing and living
Drown the past
Suppress and submerge past experiences or memories
Bleed on
Continuously suffer or feel intense emotions
Consume your own selfpity plastic world
Indulge in a world of self-pity, which is superficial and insincere
Contributed by Dominic A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
zoonie96
Flowing Tears r amazing
gothicmetalfreak
@zoonie96 Indeed.