Claustrophobia
Lacuna_Coil Lyrics
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Starts a chain reaction
If it doesn't kill you
If love is the answer
Why does it feel so good to hate?
I don't give a damn about heart shaped lies anymore
I don't need forgiveness
I want to rise up to the stars above
And fall down to the ground above
Why
Why don't you try
Why don't you stay with me?
(Time is over)
When I'll be gone
You will be suffering for me
(Time is over)
You think that I am worthless
Like one of your dolls that feeds on pain
I don't give a fuck about heart shaped clouds
I will open my eyes
Stay away from you
Why
Why don't you try
Why don't you stay with me?
(Time is over)
When I'll be gone
You will be suffering for me
(Time is over)
Why
Why don't you try
Why don't you kill me?
(Time is over)
When I'll be gone
You will be suffering for me
Why
Why don't you try
Why don't you stay with me?
(Time is over)
When I'll be gone
You will be suffering for me
(Time is over)
Why
Why don't you try
Why don't you kill me?
(Time is over)
When I'll be gone
You will be suffering for me
(Time is over)
Claustrophobic hate
Starts a chain reaction
If it doesn't kill you
It will shape your life
I don't need forgiveness
I don't want to listen to your prayers
I want to rise up to the stars above
And fall down to the ground alone
Will hate be the answer?
The song "Claustrophobia" by Lacuna Coil explores the feeling of being suffocated and trapped, both by external circumstances and one's own emotions. The opening lines talk about how hate can become a chain reaction, a destructive force that can consume a person's life. The lyrics question the notion of love as the answer to all problems and suggest that sometimes, it feels better to hate. The singer in the song has been hurt and deceived by someone, and no longer cares about the lies or the need for forgiveness. They want to escape the pain and reach for the stars, but also want to fall back to the ground alone.
The chorus repeatedly asks the question, "Why don't you try? Why don't you stay with me? When I'll be gone, you will be suffering for me." The singer seems to want the other person to feel the same pain and abandonment that they are experiencing. They feel worthless and compared to a doll that thrives on pain. The song ends with the repeated question, "Will hate be the answer?" suggesting that while hate can be a powerful force, it may not ultimately be the solution to the singer's problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Claustrophobic hate
The feeling of being trapped and restricted by hate
Starts a chain reaction
One negative emotion can lead to a series of negative actions
If it doesn't kill you
Hate can be harmful, but it may not physically harm you
If love is the answer
If love is supposed to solve problems and bring happiness
Why does it feel so good to hate?
Why does hate provide pleasure and satisfaction?
I don't give a damn about heart shaped lies anymore
I do not care about the false promises and illusions of love
I don't need forgiveness
I do not require absolution or pardon
I don't want to listen to your prayers
I do not wish to hear or partake in prayer
I want to rise up to the stars above
I desire to ascend high and achieve greatness
And fall down to the ground above
And then come crashing back down to reality
Why
Why don't you try
Why don't you stay with me?
(Time is over)
When I'll be gone
You will be suffering for me
(Time is over)
Asking why the other person won't try or stay with them, warning that they will suffer when they're gone
You think that I am worthless
Like one of your dolls that feeds on pain
You perceive me as insignificant, like a toy that thrives on torment
I don't give a fuck about heart shaped clouds
I do not care about the fanciful illusions of love and beauty
I will open my eyes
Stay away from you
I will awaken to the truth and avoid you
Why
Why don't you try
Why don't you kill me?
(Time is over)
When I'll be gone
You will be suffering for me
(Time is over)
Asking why the other person won't try to end their life, warning that they will suffer when they're gone
Claustrophobic hate
Starts a chain reaction
If it doesn't kill you
It will shape your life
Repeating the opening lines, emphasizing that hate has a powerful impact on one's life
And fall down to the ground alone
Will hate be the answer?
And then come crashing back down to reality alone, questioning if hate is the solution
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRISTINA SCABBIA, ANDREA FERRO, MARCO COTI ZELATI, RYAN BLAKE FOLDEN, DIEGO CAVALLOTTI
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