Mental Distortion
Front Line Assembly Lyrics

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Morbid faces
Their twisted face
You'll live to regret
this, this day
Severing all the doubt
Caustic evil
You're nothing but
a shadow of yourself

bring down emotions
A will to resist
Mental distortion
Agony persists
Violence to aggression
Psychotic madness
Mortal persuasion
A line of paranoia
White harshness
Believe, believe in destiny
Swallow, swallow the lies
A chance to ?
Tighten the grip
? alive
? eradicate
?
no no ? soul
Contract emotions
A will to resist
Mental distortion
Agony persists
?
they start to construct
Power against Power
Where will it end
?
[Chorus]
?
twisted face
You'll live to regret
This day
Caustic overtones
Evil shadow
you're nothing to me

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Mental Distortion" by Front Line Assembly communicate the experience of mental instability that can often result in aggression and violence. The first verse describes the distorted and morbid appearance of individuals who suffer from this condition. The lines "Caustic evil, you're nothing but a shadow of yourself", suggest that the person has lost their true self to the negative thoughts and emotions that plague them. The chorus emphasizes the agony that persists as a result of these mental distortions. The line "A will to resist" communicates the struggle to overcome these negative thoughts and impulses.

The second verse continues the theme of violence and aggression resulting from mental instability. The lines "Violence to aggression, psychotic madness, mortal persuasion" suggest that there is a downward spiral into madness and violence. The lines "Believe, believe in destiny, swallow, swallow the lies", indicate the person's loss of hope and their acceptance of lies and negativity as their reality. The bridge suggests that there is a chance for hope and redemption.

Overall, the song's lyrics describe the experience of mental instability, its debilitating effects, the struggle to overcome it, and the potential for redemption.

Line by Line Meaning

Morbid faces
Faces expressing an unhealthy interest for death and suffering

Their twisted face
Their distorted facial features indicating a disturbed mind

You'll live to regret this, this day
You will eventually feel remorse for your actions today

Severing all the doubt
Eliminating any reservations or uncertainty

Caustic evil
Toxic and harmful wickedness

You're nothing but a shadow of yourself
You've become a mere reflection of who you truly are

bring down emotions
Suppressing feelings and emotions

A will to resist
A strong determination to oppose and overcome

Mental distortion Agony persists
The negative effects of psychological disturbance continue to cause suffering

Violence to aggression Psychotic madness Mortal persuasion A line of paranoia White harshness
A collection of phrases that highlight the destructive and dangerous nature of madness

Believe, believe in destiny Swallow, swallow the lies
Urging the listener to blindly accept fate, even if it means accepting falsehoods

A chance to ? Tighten the grip ? alive ? eradicate ?
Unclear lyrics, too ambiguous for an interpretation

no no ? soul
On a superficial level, it's a phrase intended to create an eerie, otherworldly mood. On a deeper level, it suggests the loss of humanity and the absence of a soul

Contract emotions A will to resist Mental distortion Agony persists
The repetition of these phrases reinforce the importance of suppressing feelings and opposing mental disturbances

they start to construct Power against Power Where will it end ?
The creation of a conflict or a struggle between two opposing forces, with an unclear outcome or resolution

[Chorus]
Refrain of the song, repeated throughout the track. Its meaning is declared in the following lines:

twisted face You'll live to regret This day Caustic overtones Evil shadow you're nothing to me
The chorus is a warning and a dismissal, declaring that the twisted, evil and caustic person will eventually be rejected and deemed meaningless

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB

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