Atrophy
Gorgatron Lyrics

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I’ve seen the empires collapse
 I’ve seen the sun rise and fall 
I’ve seen reality crushed
 I’ve seen my dreams manifest I fee
l no remorse, I’m not in control
I’ve seen the faces of pain
I’ve seen souls with no hope
 I’ve seen a life of regret

 I’ve seen a corpse, that remains alive 
Into this darkness, I have been thrown, suspended by my own thoughts
No need to speak, no need to feel, those actions are not welcome here
I’ve seen the lamenting of all
 I’ve seen the strong torn down one by one
 I’ve seen destruction of souls
 I’ve seen the loathing of time Illusions speak, what do they say?
I have no choice but to comply 
To this demon they call time, I must remain awake 
I am the darkness that you cower from
 Laying dormant in all your dreams
 I am the stench of deprivation
 I am the shroud of the living, torn off by skinless hands
 Nothing can quell my lust for pain
 In this state of atrophy, All I see, surrounding me is fallacy 
This eternity of suffering, only strengthens my visions
 In this state of endless bliss, all I see, within me, euphoria n this state of atrophy, sanity, reality, is for the weak

 I’ve seen the fabrics of my existence, Torn from me like they were nothing
I’ve seen the fabrics of my existence, Torn from me like they were nothing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gorgatron's song "Atrophy" explore themes of collapse, despair, and the struggle to maintain control in the face of darkness and suffering. The singer describes witnessing the downfall of empires, the crushing of reality, and the manifestation of their own dreams. They express a lack of remorse and a sense of being disconnected from their own actions. The imagery of pain, hopelessness, and regret further adds to the bleak atmosphere of the song.

The singer mentions being thrown into darkness, suspended by their own thoughts, indicating a state of inner turmoil. They reject the need for speech or emotion, as those aspects are unwelcome in their existence. The mention of lamenting, destruction, and loathing suggests a world consumed by suffering and despair. Illusions and the passage of time are mentioned as forces that the singer is compelled to comply with, further emphasizing their lack of control.

The lyrics also introduce the singer as the embodiment of darkness, lurking in people's dreams and representing deprivation. They express an insatiable "lust for pain" and depict themselves as the shroud of the living, torn off by skinless hands. The mention of atrophy and fallacy highlights the decay and distortion that surrounds them. Despite the eternal suffering and deprivation, the singer finds strength in their visions and experiences a sense of euphoria.

Line by Line Meaning

I’ve seen the empires collapse
I have witnessed the downfall of powerful civilizations

I’ve seen the sun rise and fall
I have observed the cyclical nature of life and the passing of time

I’ve seen reality crushed
I have witnessed the disintegration of what is considered real

I’ve seen my dreams manifest
I have experienced the realization of my aspirations

I feel no remorse, I’m not in control
I lack guilt and a sense of control over my actions

I’ve seen the faces of pain
I have witnessed the expressions of suffering

I’ve seen souls with no hope
I have encountered individuals who have lost all optimism

I’ve seen a life of regret
I have observed a life filled with remorse

I’ve seen a corpse, that remains alive
I have witnessed a living being devoid of vitality

Into this darkness, I have been thrown, suspended by my own thoughts
I find myself trapped in a metaphorical darkness, held captive by my own internal contemplations

No need to speak, no need to feel, those actions are not welcome here
Communication and emotions are unwelcome in this desolate state

I’ve seen the lamenting of all
I have witnessed the sorrow and mourning of everyone

I’ve seen the strong torn down one by one
I have witnessed the gradual destruction of the resilient

I’ve seen destruction of souls
I have observed the annihilation of individual spirits

I’ve seen the loathing of time
I have witnessed the intense dislike towards the passage of time

Illusions speak, what do they say?
The illusions convey messages, but their meaning is uncertain

I have no choice but to comply
I am left with no alternative but to conform

To this demon they call time, I must remain awake
I must stay alert and conscious amidst the relentless force known as time

I am the darkness that you cower from
I embody the intimidating darkness that evokes fear in others

Laying dormant in all your dreams
I remain inactive within the subconscious realm of your aspirations

I am the stench of deprivation
I represent the foul odor emanating from deprivation and scarcity

I am the shroud of the living, torn off by skinless hands
I am the metaphorical covering of those who are alive, cruelly removed by hands devoid of skin

Nothing can quell my lust for pain
There is no remedy for my intense desire for suffering

In this state of atrophy, All I see, surrounding me is fallacy
In this state of decay, all I perceive is illusion and falsehood around me

This eternity of suffering, only strengthens my visions
The endless agony I endure serves to reinforce and clarify my visions

In this state of endless bliss, all I see, within me, euphoria
In this state of eternal happiness, I only perceive a sense of intense joy within myself

In this state of atrophy, sanity, reality, is for the weak
In this state of decline, sanity and reality are deemed feeble and insignificant

I’ve seen the fabrics of my existence, Torn from me like they were nothing
I have witnessed the fundamental aspects of my being being violently stripped away with little regard

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Cameron Dewald, Paul Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Neal Stein, Karl Schmidt

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