It currently… Read Full Bio ↴ManufraQture is an industrial band from Chicago, Illinois.
It currently consists of:
TranQ (vocals, programming)
JaQ (bass)
Matt (lead/rhythm guitar)
Chad (rhythm guitar)
Qannon (drums)
Hailing from the south suburbs of Chicago, ManufraQ'ture brings an audiovisual assault whilst exploring and testing the confines of their "genre", breeding a new form of the industrial/metal hybrid. Being serious about their project, they're building their "torture kit" for a live percussion show mixed with interactive live media to make the spectator a participator. Engage in the action at the next show and be a part of the latest breed of it's kind.
Cellophane
ManufraQture Lyrics
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So unattainable
The mind is hungering
And so insatiable
And now I'm suffering
So weak and unstable
I hear the silent screams
Of my temporary soul
The world is so diseased
And we're all a part
And I can hardly breathe
With such an empty heart
It lives inside of me
It lives inside of you
Inside I've got the piece
That fits into the scar
I, feel the pain rush to my every limb
I, feel the nails touch down and pierce the skin
I, see the cross I bear until the end
I, see the crimson stains that cover sin
Somethings not right, I know you feel it too
The blind leads the blind,
I'm on the verge of a breakdown
I'm on the edge of a breakthrough
Can you feel it?
Can can you feel it?
Can you feel it too?
Can you feel it?
Can can you feel it?
Can you feel it too?
Can you feel it?
Can can you feel it?
Can you feel it too?
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it too?
In my life I am a stranger
I'm locked inside my dreams
Everyday I feel the danger
Cuz nothing's what it seems
In my life I am a stranger
I'm locked inside my dreams
Everyday I feel the danger
Can you feel it?
Can can you feel it?
Can you feel it too?
Can you feel it?
Can can you feel it?
Can you feel it too?
Can you feel it?
Can can you feel it?
Can you feel it too?
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it too?
The lyrics in "Cellophane" by ManufraQture can be interpreted as a struggle with self-doubt and feeling disconnected from the world. The singer expresses a feeling of longing for something just out of reach and the insatiable hunger of the mind. This leads to a sense of suffering, weakness, and instability. The temporary soul represents a feeling of being stuck in a cycle of searching for something but never fully reaching it.
The second verse highlights the diseased state of the world and the emptiness that can result from feeling absorbed by it. The singer acknowledges that this struggle is not unique to them and that everyone feels it on some level. The line "it lives inside of you" further emphasizes this interconnectedness.
The chorus speaks to the physical and emotional pain that comes with this struggle. The nails and cross symbolize the weight of this burden and the knowing that it will be carried until the end. The crimson stains represent sin, but also the potential for redemption.
The bridge brings attention to the feeling that something is not right and that maybe a breakthrough is on the horizon. It's a call to the listener to recognize this feeling and embrace the potential for change.
Overall, "Cellophane" is a poignant reflection on the human experience and the constant search for fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just beyond my reach
I can't seem to grasp what I want or need
So unattainable
It feels like an impossible feat to achieve
The mind is hungering
My thoughts and desires are consuming me
And so insatiable
And yet they can never be fully satisfied
And now I'm suffering
My current state is one of pain and anguish
So weak and unstable
I feel vulnerable and unsure of myself
I hear the silent screams
I am aware of the pain and struggle that remains unspoken
Of my temporary soul
Of the part of me that is fleeting and impermanent
The world is so diseased
The planet and its inhabitants are plagued with sickness and wrong-doing
And we're all a part
And we all contribute to that illness in some way
And I can hardly breathe
It feels suffocating to be a part of such a troubled world
With such an empty heart
And yet, I am unfulfilled and missing something fundamental
It lives inside of me
There is a feeling or idea that is present and persistent within myself
It lives inside of you
And I believe that same thing lives inside others as well
Inside I've got the piece
Within myself, there is a part that fits together with something else
That fits into the scar
And it helps to heal a wound or hurt
I, feel the pain rush to my every limb
I am overcome with physical and emotional hurt
I, feel the nails touch down and pierce the skin
I sense the pain and suffering caused by outside influence
I, see the cross I bear until the end
I am conscious of the challenge or burden that I will carry throughout my life
I, see the crimson stains that cover sin
And I recognize the mistakes and guilt that I am responsible for
Somethings not right, I know you feel it too
I sense that something is wrong or not as it should be, and I believe others do too
The blind leads the blind,
We are all lost and unsure of where to go or what to do
I'm on the verge of a breakdown
I am close to losing control of my thoughts and emotions
I'm on the edge of a breakthrough
But I am also on the cusp of a significant realization or change
Can you feel it?
Do you sense what I am sensing?
Can can you feel it?
Can you empathize or connect with what I am experiencing?
In my life I am a stranger
I feel like an outsider in my own existence
I'm locked inside my dreams
And yet, I also feel trapped within my own aspirations and desires
Everyday I feel the danger
Each day brings with it a sense of risk or potential harm
Contributed by Audrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Metal777
This is such a dramatically underrated band