Paradox
Gizmachi Lyrics
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speak only poisoned words dear
to me you are nothing at all
through the fire and my intangible self
i see nothing, i feel nothing
you are the reason i caved in
it's all a fucking paradox
i'm thinking it might be better to stay alive rather than rot.
i emphasized the truth in all those words that were laid upon me.
burn all ends and we might have a shot
i see nothing, i feel nothing
you are the reason i caved in
it's all a fucking paradox
still breathing but killing all i ever cherished
inside, open wide
i'm thinking it might be better to stay alive rather than rot
do you hear me?
burn all ends and we might have a shot
we're all falling down so what's the damage
sure won't fall without a fight
sometimes it's hard to hide
all that you feel inside.
when the pain and suffering begins
it's all that you live in, i'll be dead.
turn my cheek or lose my life
now it's a matter of respecting myself
and intruding the realm
and intrude the sphere of my senses
the will to go on
now it's all about to fly away.
In the song "Paradox" by Gizmachi, the lyrics depict a sense of despair and internal conflict. The singer is addressing someone who they once believed in, but now sees as insignificant and harmful. The toxic relationship is described as a paradox, suggesting that although it may seem contradictory, it is nonetheless a reality in the singer's life.
The opening lines, "Make me believe, speak only poisoned words dear," indicate that the singer wants to be convinced of something, but only wants to hear destructive and hurtful words. This suggests a self-destructive mindset, possibly due to the influence of the person they are addressing. The singer acknowledges feeling nothing and seeing nothing, indicating a sense of emotional numbness. They blame the other person for their own downfall, acknowledging that they are the reason they have "caved in."
The chorus delves deeper into the singer's internal struggle. They feel dead inside, but consider staying alive to avoid rotting away. This could be interpreted both literally and metaphorically, with rot symbolizing a state of decay or unhappiness. The singer believes that emphasizing the truth in the words spoken to them may offer a chance to escape this state. The line "burn all ends and we might have a shot" implies that if they confront and destroy the toxic aspects of their relationship, they may have a chance at repairing it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Paradox" illustrate the conflicting emotions and pain experienced within an unhealthy relationship. It portrays a sense of frustration, desperation, and internal conflict, ultimately questioning the value of staying alive versus succumbing to emotional decay.
Line by Line Meaning
make me believe
Persuade me to have faith or trust
speak only poisoned words dear
Speak only harmful or destructive words, my beloved
to me you are nothing at all
To me, you hold no significance
through the fire and my intangible self
Despite the intense challenges and my immaterial nature
i see nothing, i feel nothing
I perceive no meaning, I experience no emotions
you are the reason i caved in
You are the cause of my surrender
it's all a fucking paradox
It is a complete contradiction or absurdity
dead inside, override
Emotionally lifeless, but choosing to overpower it
i'm thinking it might be better to stay alive rather than rot.
I believe that staying alive is preferable to decay and deterioration
i emphasized the truth in all those words that were laid upon me.
I highlighted the genuine meaning behind those words imposed upon me
burn all ends and we might have a shot
Destroy all possibilities we had and we may have a chance
still breathing but killing all i ever cherished
While still alive, destroying everything I held dear
inside, open wide
Internally, open up extensively
i'm thinking it might be better to stay alive rather than rot
I am contemplating that remaining alive is more preferable than deteriorating
do you hear me?
Are you listening to my words?
burn all ends and we might have a shot
Destroy all opportunities and we may have a chance
we're all falling down so what's the damage
We are all collapsing, so what harm can occur?
sure won't fall without a fight
Certainly won't surrender without a struggle
sometimes it's hard to hide
At times, concealing is difficult
all that you feel inside
Everything that you experience within
when the pain and suffering begins
When the agony and torment commence
it's all that you live in, i'll be dead
It encompasses your entire existence, while I will be lifeless
turn my cheek or lose my life
Choose to be passive or risk losing my existence
now it's a matter of respecting myself
Now it is about valuing and honoring myself
and intruding the realm
And trespassing into the domain
and intrude the sphere of my senses
And invade the realm of my perceptions
the will to go on
The determination to continue
now it's all about to fly away
Now everything is on the verge of disappearing
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jason Hannon, Jimmie Hatcher, Kristian Gilmore, Michael Laurino
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