Vértigo
Hundredth Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Just to get away
Too late
Butcher meets the blade
Panic
On the menu
Elevate
But the vantage point is a blurred view
Blackout
Spinning all around
You lost it in the high
But I know
You'll find it on the comedown
Illuminate
The flawed perception
Recreate
The same scene
The same reflection
The same reflection
Blackout
Spinning all around
You lost it in the high
But I know
You'll find it on the comedown
Find it on the comedown
Find it on the comedown
But I don't wanna come down
But I don't wanna come down
Escape
Just to get away
Too late
Butcher meets the blade
Panic
On the menu
Elevate
But the vantage point is a blurred view
Blackout
Spinning all around
You lost it in the high
But I know
You'll find it on the comedown
Find it on the comedown
The song "Vertigo" by Hundredth is about chasing a high or escaping reality through drugs, but realizing that it ultimately leads to a distorted view of the world and a loss of control. The lyrics describe the experience of being caught up in the moment and losing oneself in the high ("spinning all around") but also feeling the anxiety and panic that come with it ("butcher meets the blade, panic on the menu").
The idea of a "blurred view" reflects the disorienting effect of drugs on one's perception of reality. The line "illuminate the flawed perception, recreate the same scene, the same reflection" suggests that the singer is aware that their escape is not sustainable or healthy, but they keep going back to it anyway. The repeated lines "find it on the comedown, but I don't wanna come down" convey the mixed feelings of wanting to prolong the high and the fear of the inevitable crash.
Overall, the lyrics of "Vertigo" convey a complex emotional state that is both alluring and destructive. It's a cautionary tale of the dangers of addiction and the need to find healthier ways to cope with reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Escape
Attempting to flee or avoid reality.
Just to get away
Making an attempt to change the current surroundings.
Too late
Regret for being too slow or too delayed to change the situation.
Butcher meets the blade
Metaphorically referring to harm or danger encountered.
Panic
Feeling anxious and fearful.
On the menu
Being the target or the focus of the danger or harm.
Elevate
Raising oneself above the current situation.
But the vantage point is a blurred view
Despite changing the viewpoint, the perspective remains unclear.
It's a blurred view
Viewing the situation with a lack of clarity or understanding.
Blackout
Experiencing a loss of consciousness or memory.
Spinning all around
Experiencing dizziness and disorientation.
You lost it in the high
Referring to losing oneself in temporary pleasure or distraction.
But I know
Despite the current situation, a belief that clarity and understanding will come.
You'll find it on the comedown
Belief that clarity and understanding will come in a time of calm reflection.
Illuminate
Bringing understanding and insight to the situation.
The flawed perception
Viewing the situation inaccurately or incompletely.
Recreate
Making an attempt to replicate the situation or perspective.
The same scene
Referring to similar situations that have occurred in the past or may occur in the future.
The same reflection
Encountering the same distorted viewpoint or perception.
But I don't wanna come down
Avoiding facing reality or returning to the current situation.
Writer(s): Hundredth
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shinobimusic3247
Escape
Just to get away
Too late
Butcher meets the blade
Panic
On the menu
Elevate
But the vantage point is a blurred view
It's a blurred view
Blackout
Spinning all around
You lost it in the high
But I know
You'll find it on the comedown
Illuminate
The flawed perception
Recreate
The same scene
The same reflection
The same reflection
Blackout
Spinning all around
You lost it in the high
But I know
You'll find it on the comedown
You'll find it on the comedown
Find it on the comedown
But I don't wanna come down
But I don't wanna come down
Escape
Just to get away
Too late
Butcher meets the blade
Panic
On the menu
Elevate
But the vantage point is a blurred view
Vertigo
Blackout
Spinning all around
You lost it in the high
But I know
You'll find it on the comedown
You'll find it on the comedown
@zrollins
That riff @2:10 is goosebump-level magic
@ShortandSweet
As someone with vertigo the lyrics really accurately describe the symptoms. I think this song is pretty good
@xfrodoxsims959
Shut up. So fake.
@DTOSX666
@XfrodoX Sims are you angry?
@xfrodoxsims959
@DTOSX666 😗
@MikenMc
I’m pretty sure this song is about substance abuse / sobriety. “Blacked out, spinning all around, you lost it in the high, but I know you’ll find it on the comedown”
@scumbagdaryl9646
THESE DRUMS AND VOCALS 🖤
@sebastianbnks2817
My top 6 favorite songs:
Vertigo, Chandelier, Shy Vein, Deapture, Disarray, White Squall
@JasonJayJJ1
I'm about the same. Funny how "Neurotic" was the lead single & it's not hitting me like the others listed here. I love the part of "Neurotic" were they sing "decompose, decompose" but the main chorus is a little whiny & nasally to be a favorite of mine, but it's still very good. "Departure" reminds me of "a song off the Cure's Disintegration album, but "Departure" is actually better to me b/c it flows better somehow.
@chosentonessournotes
This is a band evolution gone right. Transitioning from hardcore to any other genre is difficult, but going to this shoegazey Euro rock style is on point. The chorus is super catchy, great riffs and I love the beat. Love their stuff, Free is probably my favorite album of their hardcore era, but this album is still great.