Torn
Martin Vorbrodt Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Attracting no one
I'm on my own
I'm torn
Forming extinct species
Just like my own
Naked to the bone
I'm torn
As white turns black I know
It's light these pictures lack
A tree of life that has no leaves
I'm feeling grief beyond belief
As white turns black I know
It's light these pictures lack
A tree of life that has no leaves
I'm feeling grief beyond belief
I smile at wine and downers
A blade, the phone
I'll quit this all time low
I've sworn
My legs shape Vs and Ss
Amid the storm
From this sea of red
I'm born
Or torn ?
Or am I ?
As white turns black I know
It's light these pictures lack
A tree of life that has no leaves
I'm feeling grief beyond belief
As white turns black I know
It's light these pictures lack
A tree of life that has no leaves
I'm feeling grief beyond belief
If you love me you will find me
The lyrics to Martin Vorbrodt's song "Torn" seem to delve into themes of isolation, identity, and inner turmoil. The opening lines, "I pose in foam, attracting no one, I'm on my own, I'm torn," paint a picture of a person who feels unnoticed and disconnected from others. The use of the phrase "torn" suggests a sense of inner conflict or fragmentation within the individual's self.
The following lines, "Forming extinct species, just like my own, naked to the bone, I'm torn," could be interpreted as a metaphorical expression of feeling like an endangered or dying species. It conveys a deep vulnerability and exposure, as if the individual's true self is laid bare. This vulnerability is further emphasized with the repetition of the phrase "I'm torn" throughout the song.
The lyrics continue with the imagery of light and darkness, with the line "As white turns black I know, it's light these pictures lack." This could be a metaphorical representation of the absence of clarity or understanding in the individual's life. The mention of a "tree of life that has no leaves" suggests a lack of growth or vitality, leading to a profound sense of grief. The repeated phrase "beyond belief" underscores the intensity of these emotions.
The final line, "If you love me you will find me," hints at a longing for connection and validation. It implies that if someone truly cares for the individual, they will be able to locate and see their true self, hidden behind the external facade.
Overall, the lyrics of "Torn" convey a deep sense of inner struggle, self-doubt, and yearning for connection in the face of loneliness and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
I pose in foam
I present myself as something artificial and superficial
Attracting no one
I am unable to draw any attention or interest from others
I'm on my own
I am alone and isolated
I'm torn
I am emotionally conflicted or distressed
Forming extinct species
Creating or embodying things that are no longer relevant or existent
Just like my own
Similar to my own existence or identity
Naked to the bone
Completely exposed and vulnerable
I'm torn
I am emotionally conflicted or distressed
As white turns black I know
As something positive or pure transforms into something negative or dark, I understand
It's light these pictures lack
These images lack depth or meaning
A tree of life that has no leaves
A symbol of vitality and growth that is barren or lacking
I'm feeling grief beyond belief
I am experiencing an overwhelming sense of sorrow or loss
I smile at wine and downers
I find solace or escape in alcohol and depressants
A blade, the phone
Using self-harm or communication to cope with pain
I'll quit this all-time low
I will overcome this lowest point or depressed state
I've sworn
I have made a promise or commitment
My legs shape Vs and Ss
My legs contort into V and S formations
Amid the storm
In the midst of chaos or turmoil
From this sea of red
Emerging from a state of intense emotional pain or bloodshed
I'm born
I am reborn or starting anew
Or torn?
Debating whether I am still emotionally conflicted or distressed
Or am I?
Questioning my own emotional state or identity
If you love me you will find me
If you truly care about me, you will seek me out
As white turns black I know
As something positive or pure transforms into something negative or dark, I understand
It's light these pictures lack
These images lack depth or meaning
A tree of life that has no leaves
A symbol of vitality and growth that is barren or lacking
I'm feeling grief beyond belief
I am experiencing an overwhelming sense of sorrow or loss
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, Phil Thornalley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind