False Light
Isis The Oktopus 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 lyrics to Isis The Oktopus's song False Light describe a disturbing and intense encounter with an angelic being. The singer is beckoning this figure to come closer and offer their poisonous milk from a withering breast. This suggests a sense of decay or corruption and the idea that the nourishment offered is ultimately harmful. As the angelic figure approaches, the singer notes that their mask is drifting, revealing something disturbing and writhing beneath. This potentially suggests that the angelic being is not all it seems and has a darker, more sinister nature.
The second verse continues to explore this idea, noting that the porcelain grin of the angelic figure is cracking and that there is an incestuous energy waiting to uncoil. Their laugh is described as spreading like a black hole, a destructive force that consumes everything. The final lines of the verse describe the sensation of drowning and the first real breath that comes afterwards, suggesting a rebirth or transformation of some kind.
The final lines of the song provide a sense of acceptance and peace in the face of this darkness. The singer encourages the listener to discover bliss and serenity in drowning, suggesting that there is something transformative and peaceful in letting go of control and surrendering to darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Come down on me, my sweet angel
I am asking for help from someone who I believe can save me
Poison milk from that withering breast
I acknowledge that the person I seek help from may also bring harm, like drinking poison from a dying body
Your mask is drifting
I notice that the person who I am seeking help from is revealing their true self
See what writhes beneath
I am curious and potentially fearful about what may be hiding beneath the surface of the person who I am seeking help from
Porcelain grin is cracking, incest to uncoil
The person's artificial, perfect exterior is breaking down, revealing hidden and perhaps disturbing desires
Your laugh spreads yawning, black hole formation
The person's actions have a powerful and destructive force, taking others down with them
Drown and the first real breath takes hold
In facing the overwhelming and potentially dangerous situation, I may finally find a sense of clarity and relief
Washed in a chill so peaceful, sink further
I may find a sense of calm and tranquility in the midst of the chaos, and may even be drawn further into it
Hold his hand and crush it
I am willing to take action against the source of my pain, even if it risks hurting someone else
The depth of the chasm is infinite
The source of my pain and the depths of my emotions are vast and seemingly endless
Discover bliss and serenity in drowning
Despite the potential danger, I may find a strange sense of comfort and peace in surrendering to the overwhelming emotions and circumstances around me
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great track