Fragments
Galloglass [Germany] Lyrics

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I'm witnessing strange occurences
In the labyrinth of my mind

Persons and places I know
Appearing in abstract relations
Between visions and reality

Unconsciousness frees memories

That I won't remember awake
Hidden in unreal sceneries
Locked in the depths of my mind

Fragments of reality
That scene behind my eyes
If I only could remember
These pictures in my head
Fragments of reality
That scene behind my eyes
If I only could remember

The sensual world lies deep within
Burning in riot and in motion
The storm of pictures on the edge
Can't seize it with my rapid eyes

Fragments of reality
That scene behind my eyes
If I only could remember
These pictures in my head
Fragments of reality
That scene behind my eyes
If I only could remember

Fragments of reality
That scene behind my eyes
If I only could remember
These pictures in my head
Fragments of reality

That scene behind my eyes
If I only could remember

Overall Meaning

The song "Fragments" by Galloglass is a reflection on the nature of memory and the subconscious mind. The singer describes the strange occurrences happening in the labyrinth of their mind, where familiar people and places appear in abstract and unclear relationships. The unconsciousness provides access to memories that are hidden in the depths of their mind and can't be remembered when they are awake. The song explores the different ways our mind works while we are asleep and how we try to make sense of the fragmented memories when we are awake.

The sensual world is depicted as something deep within us that is burning in riot and motion. The storm of pictures on the edge is something that we can't fully comprehend with our rapid eyes. The singer wishes they could remember these fragments of reality that they see behind their eyes. The song suggests that there is much more to our conscious experience than what we see or remember.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm witnessing strange occurences
I am observing unusual events

In the labyrinth of my mind
Within the complex maze of my thoughts

Persons and places I know
Familiar individuals and locations

Appearing in abstract relations
Manifesting in nonconcrete connections

Between visions and reality
In the space between imagination and actuality

Unconsciousness frees memories
The state of being unaware releases recollections

That I won't remember awake
That I cannot recall in my conscious state

Hidden in unreal sceneries
Concealed within imaginary settings

Locked in the depths of my mind
Secured in the innermost parts of my cognitive state

Fragments of reality
Incomplete parts of actuality

That scene behind my eyes
That play out in my mind's eye