False Light
Isis. Lyrics
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Poison milk from that withering breast
Come down on me, my sweet angel
Poison milk from that withering breast
Your mask is drifting
See what writhes beneath
Porcelain grin is cracking, incest to uncoil
Drown and the first real breath takes hold
Washed in a chill so peaceful, sink further
Hold his hand and crush it
The depth of the chasm is infinite
Discover bliss and serenity in drowning
The song False Light by Isis is an interesting piece with several themes of darkness, despair, and the desire for death. The lyrics open with the singer begging for an angel to come down on them, but instead of salvation, they find themselves being poisoned by the milk from the withering breast of the angel. This imagery signifies the false hope that we sometimes cling to in times of desperation, hoping for salvation or redemption but only being further led into darkness.
The porcelain grin of the angel is also mentioned, signifying the fake front that people sometimes put up, hiding their true intentions and desires. The line "incest to uncoil" represents the inner struggles of a person fighting their own demons, trying to break free from inherited traumas and habits.
The chorus of the song speaks of drowning, finding peace in the cold embrace of death. The singer experiences a sense of serenity and bliss as they sink deeper into the chasm of darkness. The line "hold his hand and crush it" symbolizes the rejection of societal norms and expectations, and the embracing of one's own path towards self-destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Come down on me, my sweet angel
I am calling upon you, my beloved angel, to descend upon me.
Poison milk from that withering breast
From your decaying bosom, the toxic substance you offer is a perversion of sustenance.
Your mask is drifting
The facade that conceals your true self is coming undone.
See what writhes beneath
Observe the disturbing and chaotic reality that is underlying your mask.
Porcelain grin is cracking, incest to uncoil
Your artificial smile is breaking apart, revealing the twisted and inbred nature of your being.
Your laugh spreads yawning, black hole formation
The consequences of your laughter are spreading like a catastrophic gravitational collapse.
Drown and the first real breath takes hold
Surrender to the water and experience the first breath of true liberation.
Washed in a chill so peaceful, sink further
Immersed in the tranquil coldness, surrender yourself completely to the depths.
Hold his hand and crush it
Take hold of the hand and destroy it, relishing the power and pain that comes with it.
The depth of the chasm is infinite
The abyss that we fall into is without end or limit.
Discover bliss and serenity in drowning
Find joy and tranquility in the act of being submerged and overwhelmed by the waters of oblivion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Harris, Aaron Turner, Bryant Meyer, Jeff Caxide, Michael Gallagher
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@makeithurtful
I love how this album literally sounds like an ocean of raw heaviness crashing and flooding in on itself. beautiful.
@hotcakesism
fuck yeah, love this comment
@robertdemeter5793
From the 6:00 mark to the end is so ridiculously beautiful. And as the lyrics state - ' Your mask (your Ego) is drifting. See what writhes beneath. The depth of the chasm is infinite. Discover Bliss and Serenity in drowning (in other words, your Ego completely dying).' Nature is my church, and Rock N' Roll and Heavy Metal music is my religion. Thank - You Mother Ayahuasca. Infinite Endless Gratitude !! :- )
@Jonsephar
The outro from around 6:30, and then the final vocals, the scream and the riff right at the end. Gets me every time.
@metaltyrann
This is my favourit song from the record. The whole song/record gives me the shivers all over my back, but the part starting at 00:48 lets me forget all that surrounds me. Taking you to your own world.
@humbertolima20
Dont like much screaming vocals, but the riffs and instrumental are really amazing, such a deep feeling
@fannywesseus8185
Perfect song False light 🙏💕 all the way through, perfection to me 🙏😍
@miccimiccimicci
When I'm feeling down or drained or lost or anything... I just come back to this song and it straightens me out ^_^
@pato77771
I LOVE OCEANIC!
@papavereus
the most expressive tune by isis. awesome~!