The Art of Dying
Gojira Lyrics

Breathing slowly, mechanical heartbeat
My breathing has become slow and my heart seems to be beating mechanically, indicating that I am losing touch with reality and becoming more robotic.

Losing contact with the living
I am gradually losing my connection to the world of humans.

Almighty TV plugged, hybrid empty brain
I have become a victim of the addiction caused by the television, and now, my brain feels empty and useless.

Don't see anything real in the game
I can't find anything authentic or genuine in this so-called life.

The tension is building constantly
There is a constant, mounting pressure that is causing me stress and discomfort.

No reason just a reflex I have, driven by clockwork
I find myself acting without thought or reason, almost as if I'm a machine that has been programmed to function mechanically.

I try to keep an eye open
I'm making an attempt to stay aware of my surroundings.

And I realize I haven't closed my eyes in a long time
I come to the realization that I haven't taken a break from this stressful life in quite some time.

Neglected emotions leading to catastrophic voyage on the other side
My failure to acknowledge my feelings and emotions has put me on a journey of self-destruction.

I have been given so much stress and lack of confidence
The burden of stress and a lack of confidence have been weighing heavily on me.

I've been given the gift of so small hope deep inside
Although it may be minuscule, I still have a glimmer of hope that resides within me.

I haven't closed my eyes in a long time, I am trying
I'm still struggling to take a break and relax, but I'm definitely making an effort to do so.

I cannot stomach these forms and colors anymore
I am unable to endure these sensory experiences any longer.

But I'm here to continue, after all I have been through
Despite everything that I have faced, I am still here and pushing forward with my life.

I try to keep my eyes open, I am realizing
I'm making an effort to remain vigilant and attentive, and I'm beginning to understand the importance of remaining so.

This life and death more precious than anything
I now realize that life and death are more valuable than anything else.

I won't bring no material in the after life
I understand that nothing material will matter in the afterlife.

Take no possessions, I would rather travel light
I'd prefer to keep things simple and unburdened by material possessions.

I'm of this kind that kills all day
I exist in a state where everything around me appears dead or lifeless.

But I don't know yet how to die
Despite my identification with death, I am not confident that I am ready to meet it yet.

Art of dying is the way to let all go
I am slowly learning that the art of dying involves letting go of all that we hold on to in life.

Within I practice, in the secret of my soul
I am practicing this art of dying within myself, in the most intimate depths of my soul.

My shape in the reflector has
My reflection now holds a new perspective.

Now for ever, a life on it's own
It now exists as its own entity, separate from the life that came before it.