Dying & Falling
I:Scintilla Lyrics


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From one form to another
Make sense of chaos and disorder
Proof borrowed masks the sorrow
Truth in the sun as the source of order

In the mirrors light reflected
Bouncing off lies back into your eyes
Parallel wish
Enuma Elish
What's wrong with questioning the bias?

Diagonal against the grain
Where the gods could be our hearts and minds
We are dying
We are falling
But there's no reason why we can't rise

While we're here
But there's no reason why we can't rise
While we're here

We make it up as we go along
We all want something that lasts forever
Anyone could have it wrong
We all want something to last forever

No discord
Diminished crown
Heaven and hell are both right here
Translation
Speculation
They started a fire with our fear
Analyze
Remove folklore
What's left of the pretty story
Open mind
Extract morals
No reason to become the quarry
Hard to fake a sinless state
But keep a golden rule in mind
We are dying
We are falling
But there's no reason why we can't rise
While we're here

We make it up as we go along
We all want something that'll last forever
Anyone could have it all
We all want something to last forever

The question's carcass
Left out in the cold




He leaves it lying there
Wide open and exposed

Overall Meaning

The song "Dying & Falling" by I:Scintilla speaks to the human condition of navigating through chaos and disorder while trying to make sense of what is happening around us. The lyrics depict the idea that our search for truth and understanding is an ongoing process that requires us to question our biases and assumptions. The first stanza talks about the need to transition from one form to another and understand that truth can be found in the source of order - the sun. The second stanza speaks about how we often project our lies onto others, which reflects the parallel wish, Enuma Elish. However, questioning these biases could be the key to unlocking deeper understanding.


The third stanza is where the song really hits its crescendo, as it suggests that we can go against the grain and find meaning within our own hearts and minds, even if they may not necessarily align with what society tells us is right. Despite the fact that we are all dying and falling, there is no reason why we can't rise up and embrace life while we are here. The song suggests that each of us has the power to shape our own destiny, even if we make it up as we go along.


Overall, "Dying & Falling" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the human search for meaning, truth, and purpose. It encourages listeners to question their biases, embrace the chaos of life, and find meaning in their own unique paths.


Line by Line Meaning

From one form to another
Transforming oneself in order to change and evolve


Make sense of chaos and disorder
Attempting to bring order and rationality to a situation that is seemingly chaotic


Proof borrowed masks the sorrow
Presenting a false image of oneself in order to hide true feelings of sadness or despair


Truth in the sun as the source of order
Finding truth and meaning in the universal source of energy and light


In the mirrors light reflected
Perceiving oneself through the eyes of others, surrounded by societal and cultural influences


Bouncing off lies back into your eyes
Seeing the false images of oneself reflected back through the distorted lens of society


Parallel wish
Having similar desires and longings to those around us


Enuma Elish
Referencing the Babylonian creation myth which depicts a struggle between good and evil


What's wrong with questioning the bias?
Challenging societal norms and values to gain a better understanding of one's true self and the world around us


Diagonal against the grain
Going against the norm and challenging societal expectations


Where the gods could be our hearts and minds
Recognizing the potential for human consciousness and creativity to have god-like qualities


We are dying
Acknowledging the finite nature of human existence


We are falling
Feeling helpless and out of control amidst the chaos of life


But there's no reason why we can't rise
Believing that despite the challenges, humans can still overcome adversity and achieve greatness


While we're here
Emphasizing the importance of making the most of the time we have on earth


We make it up as we go along
Recognizing the improvisational and spontaneous nature of human experience


We all want something that lasts forever
Desiring permanence and stability amidst the ever-changing nature of life


Anyone could have it wrong
Acknowledging the possibility of being incorrect or misguided in one's beliefs or desires


No discord
Seeking harmony and unity amidst disarray


Diminished crown
Recognizing the fallibility and impermanence of power and status


Heaven and hell are both right here
Finding both positivity and negativity in the human experience


Translation
Interpreting and understanding the world through various perspectives and lenses


Speculation
Exploring theories and ideas without necessarily knowing the truth


They started a fire with our fear
Using fear as a means of control and manipulation


Analyze
Breaking down and examining complex ideas and systems


Remove folklore
Separating factual information from myths and stories passed down through generations


What's left of the pretty story
Questioning whether the narrative we have been told is truly accurate or complete


Open mind
Having a willingness and openness to new ideas and perspectives


Extract morals
Gleaning lessons and values from stories and experiences


No reason to become the quarry
Resisting the urge to become a victim or target of societal or cultural oppression


Hard to fake a sinless state
Difficult to present a morally perfect or faultless image of oneself


But keep a golden rule in mind
Remembering to treat others with kindness and respect


The question's carcass
The remains or remnants of unresolved issues or dilemmas


Left out in the cold
Abandoned and neglected with no clear resolution in sight


He leaves it lying there
The individual or society neglects to address and solve the problem


Wide open and exposed
The issue or dilemma is out in the open and requires attention and resolution




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