Pernicious
Forest of Shadows Lyrics


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[Music written by Niclas Frohagen 2006]
[Arranged by Niclas Frohagen 2007]
[Lyrics written by Niclas Frohagen 2006]

And so, another day unfolds
Another day dressed in black
Ready to pull me further down
Down the spiral of my decay
I'm lost in a growing hell
A darkness I can't bear
My hours are gone
My days are dead

Oh, please turn on the light
And give me comfort for a while
One last moment of peace
A chance to breathe
Grant me some golden beams
And let them dance upon my face
Silence my bitter words
And let me smile

And so, the colors fade away
No longer are they mine
Only black and blue to paint
The world that burnt my eyes
And nailed me to my cross
I'm at their mercy now
Helpless and exhausted
To be devoured

Oh, please turn on the light
And tell me this is not the end
I'm not ready yet
For departure
I know it's just in vain
To think that things can be undone
But all I'm asking for
Is an escape

Oh, please turn on the light
And tell me it was just a dream
Let me awake somewhere else
Somewhere far away
Once I reached out my hands
And they opened up my veins




Once I reached out my hands
To the pernicious

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Pernicious" by Forest of Shadows are a hauntingly beautiful portrayal of depression and despair. The song starts with the singer describing another day beginning, but everything about it is black and dark, ready to pull the singer down further into their decay. They feel lost in a growing hell and cannot bear the overwhelming darkness anymore. The lyrics then take a turn as the singer pleads for light, comfort, and peace. They ask for one last moment of respite and beg for golden beams to dance upon their face. The singer also asks for silence to their bitter words and a chance to smile amidst their pain.


However, the hope is short-lived as the lyrics take a darker turn once again. The singer describes how the colors have faded away and everything seems to be painted in black and blue, signifying the burning pain and torment of the world. They feel nailed to their cross and are at the mercy of the pernicious. Despite knowing that things can never be undone, they still ask for an escape and to be awakened somewhere far away.


The song's overall tone and message seem to suggest that no matter how dark or hopeless the situation may seem, there is still a glimmer of hope to be found in seeking comfort and light. The lyrics also highlight the importance of reaching out and asking for help in times of despair.


Line by Line Meaning

And so, another day unfolds
The start of a new day brings no excitement or hope.


Another day dressed in black
The monotony of everyday life weighs heavily on the soul.


Ready to pull me further down
The day seems to exist solely to deepen the singer's depression.


Down the spiral of my decay
The cycle of depression and hopelessness seems to only continue, dragging the artist further down.


I'm lost in a growing hell
The artist feels trapped in a life that has become a living nightmare.


A darkness I can't bear
The singer feels overwhelmed by the darkness and has no hope of finding their way out.


My hours are gone
The singer feels as if time is slipping away and their life is passing them by.


My days are dead
The days feel empty, lifeless, and meaningless to the artist.


Oh, please turn on the light
The artist pleads for a glimmer of hope or happiness in their life.


And give me comfort for a while
The artist seeks a respite from their pain and suffering.


One last moment of peace
The singer longs for a moment of tranquility before facing the darkness once again.


A chance to breathe
The artist desires a moment of relief and relaxation from their heavy burden.


Grant me some golden beams
The singer asks for rays of hope and positivity to shine upon their life.


And let them dance upon my face
The singer envisions the happiness and joy that would result from a more positive outlook.


Silence my bitter words
The singer recognizes the negative outlook they have adopted and wants to silence their own pessimism.


And let me smile
The artist longs to find a reason to be happy once again.


And so, the colors fade away
The world has become colorless and uneventful to the artist.


No longer are they mine
The singer feels as if they have lost touch with the vibrant colors of life.


Only black and blue to paint
The bleak and depressing aspects of life have taken over, leaving little else to see or feel.


The world that burnt my eyes
The darkness of the world has made life unbearable for the artist.


And nailed me to my cross
The artist feels trapped and unable to escape their suffering.


I'm at their mercy now
The artist feels powerless and subject to the whims of their surroundings.


Helpless and exhausted
The singer feels drained and worn down by the challenges of life.


To be devoured
The artist feels as if they are being consumed by their own negative thoughts and emotions.


And tell me this is not the end
The singer hopes that there is still a chance for things to get better.


I'm not ready yet
The singer is not prepared to give up on life yet, despite its challenges.


For departure
The singer is not ready to leave this life behind.


I know it's just in vain
Despite their hopes, the artist recognizes that it may be impossible to undo the damage that has been done.


To think that things can be undone
The artist recognizes the pointlessness of dwelling on the past and trying to change it.


But all I'm asking for
Despite the odds, the singer still hopes for a chance at a better life.


Is an escape
The singer seeks a way out of the darkness and despair they are currently experiencing.


And tell me it was just a dream
The artist wishes that their current reality was not actually happening and that it was all just a bad dream.


Let me awake somewhere else
The artist longs for a fresh start in a better place, free from their current pain and sorrow.


Somewhere far away
The artist desires a complete change of scenery and environment, hoping that a different place will bring them peace.


Once I reached out my hands
The singer reminisces about a time when they believed they could grasp happiness and joy.


And they opened up my veins
Despite their hopes, the artist feels as if their attempts at happiness have only caused them more pain.


To the pernicious
The singer references something destructive and harmful, tying it to their search for happiness and peace.




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