Torture
Les Friction Lyrics
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Just leave me trapped in the maze
I’ll live and die in this bubble
But I’ll never give in to your torturous ways
I cower when you’re near
It’s torture
A gift conceived by angels
Dark blessings offered in vain
I stood outside when the roof gave in
You called from the wreckage you were lying in
You were out of reach and were out of time
But I took it all and towed that line
You held my hand and pulled me down with you
It’s torture
I cower when you’re near
It’s torture
The scars born out of fear
The horror
Your soul so black and chilled
It’s torture
I can’t stop what can’t be killed
Save a place inside the walls of your cluttered mind
Let’s listen for silence
And sail back to when you crumble and decay
There’s no love in this violence
No love anymore (x4)
The lyrics to Les Friction's "Torture" explore the power dynamic between two individuals, with one seemingly exerting control over the other. The first verse implies a willingness to endure difficulties and remain trapped in a metaphorical maze rather than surrender to the other's "torturous ways." The second verse delves into the singer's internal struggle, acknowledging their fear and their perceived duty to carry the weight of the other's pain. The chorus reiterates the theme of torture and fear, with the singer unable to escape the psychological hold the other has on them. The bridge offers a glimmer of hope for escape, suggesting the possibility of finding silence and leaving behind the violence and lack of love present in the current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Savor the time and the trouble
Take pleasure in the effort it takes to keep me trapped
Just leave me trapped in the maze
Do not relent in your attempts to keep me confined and struggling
I’ll live and die in this bubble
I accept my fate of being stuck and will not break free
But I’ll never give in to your torturous ways
Despite your attempts to harm me, I will not succumb to your will
I cower when you’re near
I fear you and what you are capable of
It’s torture
Your presence and actions inflict great pain upon me
Never considered it futile to carry the weight of your pain
I willingly shoulder the burden of your suffering, believing it to be worthwhile
A gift conceived by angels
This responsibility or duty was thought to be divinely inspired
Dark blessings offered in vain
Despite best intentions or efforts, the help given is ultimately unproductive
I stood outside when the roof gave in
I witnessed a moment of crisis and was unable to help
You called from the wreckage you were lying in
You were in a terrible situation and reached out for assistance
You were out of reach and were out of time
I was unable to get to you before it was too late
But I took it all and towed that line
I accepted the challenge of trying to help or fix everything
You held my hand and pulled me down with you
An attempt at connection resulted in both of us being dragged down
The scars born out of fear
Wounds that resulted from a place of terror
The horror
The unsettling or frightening nature of the situation
Your soul so black and chilled
Your innermost being is corrupt and devoid of warmth
I can’t stop what can’t be killed
I am powerless to end that which is unceasing and indestructible
Save a place inside the walls of your cluttered mind
Set aside a space in your chaotic thoughts and feelings
Let’s listen for silence
Let us actively seek out moments of stillness and quiet
And sail back to when you crumble and decay
Return to a time when you were falling apart and losing control
There’s no love in this violence
This aggressive or harmful behavior is not motivated by any form of caring
No love anymore (x4)
Love has been lost and cannot be regained
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.