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Disconnected
Hamell On Trial Lyrics
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The lyrics to Hamell On Trial's song Disconnected express a feeling of detachment and disengagement from the world around them. The phrase "I'm disconnected" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the theme of feeling isolated and alone. The opening lines refer to a sense of unease and vulnerability, with the singer needing more than just inspiration to overcome their cold, fearful state. The second verse touches on the fashion of apathy and cynicism and how it can quickly lead to despair. The third verse alludes to a search for identity and meaning, with the singer carrying a lantern and seeking out themselves but unable to find a sense of belonging or direction. The final verse mentions various forms of communication and community, but the singer still feels alone amidst the crowd.
The overall message of the song is one of frustration and disillusionment with the current state of society and a longing for genuine human connection. The singer is tired of feeling disconnected and wants something more meaningful and fulfilling in their life. The repetition of the phrase "I'm disconnected" serves as a reminder that this feeling is pervasive and all-encompassing, affecting every aspect of their existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I need more than inspiration tonight
I'm feeling lost and helpless, and I need something more substantial than just motivation to help me through.
I got a chill in my soul and everyone wants to fight
I'm feeling anxious and on edge, and it seems like everyone around me is looking for conflict.
I'm tired and scared and nothing seems right
I'm exhausted and frightened, and everything in my life appears to be going wrong.
I'm disconnected, I'm disconnected
I'm feeling detached from everything and everyone around me, as though I'm isolated and alone.
I know it's the fashion to say I don't care
It's popular these days to pretend to be apathetic or indifferent, but I'm not really convinced that's the best way to approach things.
to give the cynic's knowing glance and grunt, "I've been there"
It's easy to act like a jaded know-it-all who's seen it all before, but doing so doesn't actually solve any problems.
no sooner does it pass my lips I'm wrapped in despair
As soon as I try to adopt a cynical or detached attitude, I find myself feeling even worse and more hopeless than before.
Early in the morning and it's just about, 3
It's the middle of the night and I'm feeling restless and unable to sleep.
I'm carrying a lantern and I'm looking for me
I'm trying to find myself and figure out who I am, but it's not an easy task.
I ain't here nor there as far as I can see
I don't really feel like I belong anywhere or have a clear sense of direction or purpose.
Love thy neighbor, that's a big goal
It's important to try to be kind and compassionate to those around us, even if it's not always easy.
love thy enemy, like yelling down a hole
It's difficult or even impossible to love someone who actively opposes or hates us; it feels like we're talking to a wall or an empty space.
maybe trying to comprehend each other might save our soul
Perhaps if we could make an effort to understand each other better, we could heal some of the brokenness and hurt in the world.
Well I got a flat tire and my car is broke down on the information highway leading far out of town
I'm having a metaphorical breakdown, and it feels like I'm stranded in the middle of nowhere without any help or resources.
I'm not down loaded, I'm just loaded and down
I'm not feeling empowered or supported by the technology and media around me; instead, I'm feeling weighed down and defeated.
the TV and the radio and the mail and the phone. The road the hood the church the bars and right here at home
Everywhere I turn, I'm bombarded with messages and influences that make me feel more disconnected and isolated from the world.
I stop to think a crowd walks by I feel so alone
Even when I try to be introspective and reflective, others around me are too busy or uninterested to care, which reinforces my feelings of loneliness and despair.
I'm disconnected, I'm disconnected
Once again, I'm reminded of just how cut off and detached from the world I feel, like I'm living in a different plane of existence than everyone else.
I need more than inspiration tonight, I got a chill in my soul and everyone wants to fight, I'm tired, I'm scared and nothing seems right, I'm disconnected, I'm disconnected
All of these emotions and experiences come together to form a pervasive sense of disconnection and disaffection, leaving me feeling cold, tired, and alone.
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Written by: EDWARD JAMES HAMELL
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