Konsonent
Kill Switch... Klick Lyrics
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Suffering fantasizing in holocaustic strength
The sound to protest and resist sermons filled with faith and love
And then the music
Higher conscious communicate
Screams towards our quiet heaven struggle for this last ideal
Perception memory and sanity
Something in common with everyone
Contrast open conflict masochistic everything
Asleep, awaken the most beautiful
Chanting in the Ashram creation and the brightest joy
Selling out the suffering one day at a time
Prostitution wailing on the white house steps
Pressure and the darkness destruction sings eternity
Inner city claustrophobic heavy air apocalyptic
Delusions fragile consequence gently cannibalize the self
Quit optimism virtue and detachment
Aspects of the master body, word and mind
The lyrics of Kill Switch... Klick's song Konsonent provide a vivid and complex description of the internal turmoil and external conflicts of the singer's life. The opening lines of the song paint an image of naked vulnerability and intense suffering, with "naked poems" rolling around in the singer's "siphoned mouth". The juxtaposition of vulnerability and aggression is maintained throughout the song, with references to the Holocaust and protests against religious faith and love.
The overall theme of the song seems to be a search for enlightenment and meaning in a world that is plagued by destruction, suffering, and darkness. The singer looks to music as a means of communicating higher consciousness and struggling for an ideal that seems increasingly elusive. The repetition of the word "contrast" highlights the disconnect between the singer's inner world and the outer reality, and the conflicts that arise from trying to reconcile them.
The references to prostitution, pressure, and destruction suggest a deep frustration with societal norms and expectations, and a desire to break free from them. The closing lines of the song, with their references to body, word, and mind, suggest a connection to Buddhist philosophy and the idea of achieving enlightenment through a unified mastery of these elements.
Overall, the lyrics to Konsonent are rich with imagery and allusions that invite the listener to explore their own experiences of suffering, struggle, and enlightenment.
Line by Line Meaning
Naked poems roll around in my siphoned mouth
I have provocative thoughts that I am unable to express openly.
Suffering fantasizing in holocaustic strength
I find solace in dark and painful dreams.
The sound to protest and resist sermons filled with faith and love
I use music as a means to challenge religious and idealistic beliefs.
And then the music
Music is my escape from reality.
Higher conscious communicate
I strive to connect with a higher level of consciousness.
Screams towards our quiet heaven struggle for this last ideal
I am fighting for something that I believe in, even if it appears impossible.
Perception memory and sanity
My thoughts are shaped by my experiences and mental state.
Something in common with everyone
Despite our differences, we all share some common experiences or emotions.
Knowledge of the things to come
I have a sense of what the future holds.
Contrast open conflict masochistic everything
Even in the midst of chaos and pain, there can be beauty and growth.
Asleep, awaken the most beautiful
The beauty of the world can be appreciated in both the conscious and unconscious states.
Chanting in the Ashram creation and the brightest joy
There is a sense of peace and happiness to be found in spiritual practices.
Selling out the suffering one day at a time
We may betray our values or compromise our beliefs in order to survive or succeed.
Prostitution wailing on the white house steps
The powerful may use their position for personal gain, even at the expense of others.
Pressure and the darkness destruction sings eternity
The weight of our troubles can feel overwhelming and inescapable.
Inner city claustrophobic heavy air apocalyptic
Living in a city can feel suffocating and apocalyptic.
Delusions fragile consequence gently cannibalize the self
Sometimes our self-destructive behaviors are the result of misguided beliefs or delusions.
Quit optimism virtue and detachment
I reject the notion of blindly optimistic thinking and strive for rational detachment.
Aspects of the master body, word and mind
To truly master oneself, one must cultivate a harmonious balance between physical, verbal, and mental aspects of being.
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.