Veiled
Mechanical Moth Lyrics
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But all she sees
Is a world of grey
She doesn't know where to go
Silent winds touch her face
And all she feels
Is a fading haze
But creepy sounds
Tell her she is lost
Another lost dream she's to be
Deep Waters let her faint
And she knows yet
That it is too late
To be in love
Dark shadows let her cry
But misty skies
Help her to deny
She's waiting for someone to care
Cold raindrops kiss her eyes
And she awakes
Out of lonely nights
No more hope to stay
Her own grave she creates
And life is all
What she devastates
Autumns eve is her fate
And she knows yet
That it is too late
She's alone , so alone
In a different mind
With no hope inside
She is gone all alone
To another place
Lost without a trace
The lyrics of Mechanical Moth's song "Veiled" convey a sense of loneliness and despair as the singer, who is referred to as "she," appears to be lost and hopeless. The imagery used throughout the song is predominantly dark and melancholic, with references to fading haze, creepy sounds, deep waters, dark shadows, and misty skies. The use of the season of autumn also adds to the overall feeling of melancholy, as it is often associated with letting go and endings.
At the beginning of the song, autumn leaves are passing her way, but all she sees is a world of grey, suggesting that she is unable to see the beauty in the world around her. She doesn't know where to go, and even the wind that touches her face is silent, indicating that there is a lack of direction and guidance in her life.
The soft echoes give her trust, but the creepy sounds tell her she is lost. This contrast between the comforting and the ominous creates a sense of confusion and unease. She is waiting for someone to care, but feels alone in a different mind, with no hope inside. Ultimately, she creates her own grave and devastates her life.
Overall, "Veiled" is a hauntingly beautiful song that poetically explores themes of loneliness, despair, and the search for hope and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Autumn leaves pass her way
She perceives the falling leaves while walking on her way.
But all she sees
Despite the visual of autumn leaves, she cannot perceive any color and only sees shades of grey.
Is a world of grey
Her perception is characterized by a feeling of dullness devoid of any emotional response.
She doesn't know where to go
She is devoid of any direction or guidance and feels lost in her life journey.
Silent winds touch her face
She is affected by the gentle and quiet breeze on her face.
And all she feels
Despite sensory stimulation, she feels a lack of purpose or joy in life.
Is a fading haze
Her mood and emotions seem to be gradually slipping away.
Soft echoes give her trust
Although she trusts the faint and distant sounds she hears, she still experiences fear and uncertainty in her life.
But creepy sounds
Among the echoes, some of the sounds cause her fearful emotions and unrest.
Tell her she is lost
The sounds contribute to the sensation that she has lost direction and clarity in her life.
Another lost dream she's to be
She feels as if she is moving towards another dream that is destined to be lost or destroyed.
Deep Waters let her faint
She is overcome, physically or mentally, by her fear of the vast and unknown depths of water.
And she knows yet
Her sense of impending doom is heightened by her awareness of it.
That it is too late
Despite her awareness, she feels hopeless and incapable of changing her path or direction.
To be in love
She feels incapable of being receptive to the positive or powerful emotion of love.
Dark shadows let her cry
The shadows around her evoke deep sorrow and tears.
But misty skies
The foggy sky obscures her vision and makes it difficult for her to see the reality.
Help her to deny
Because of the fog, she feels an illusion of possibilities and assurance that things are going well.
She's waiting for someone to care
She is hoping for someone in her life to show her care and provide a sense of belonging.
Cold raindrops kiss her eyes
She is affected by the cold rain on her skin and the sensation of drops on her eyes.
And she awakes
The effect of the rain brings her back into awareness and consciousness.
Out of lonely nights
The rain brings her out of a passage of time characterized by deep sadness, isolation and loneliness.
No more hope to stay
The feeling of despair and hopelessness is such that she feels that there is no more reason to persist or continue.
Her own grave she creates
She creates her own predicament and moves towards a self-destructive path or mental state.
And life is all
She has a habit and propensity of affecting or diminishing the quality of life around her.
What she devastates
She leaves a trail of destruction and despair around her without being aware of it.
Autumns eve is her fate
The state of being alone, sad and hopeless is something that she feels she is destined to experience for a long time.
And she knows yet
She is aware of her state of mind and of her sense of hopelessness.
That it is too late
However, she feels that it is an outcome that is irreversible or unavoidable, and that any efforts to change are futile.
She's alone , so alone
Her sense of isolation and loneliness is extreme.
In a different mind
She has a state of mind that is very foreign to what is commonly experienced or perceived by others.
With no hope inside
She finds it almost impossible to cultivate or experience a sense of hope or optimism in her life.
She is gone all alone
She has moved into a mental or emotional state where it is difficult to find connection with others or support.
To another place
She has moved beyond the realities accessible to others and into a mindset characterized by chaos, darkness or negativity.
Lost without a trace
She has completely lost any sense of direction, hope or meaning to her life, and no one around her knows her struggles or can provide help.
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.