Short Circuit
Mortification Lyrics
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This is your solemn cell
Respect - Revenge or Pity
Prisoner of yourself
Take off - you need some distance
Far from that Nagging Pain
But no - your mind is twisted
It's in your head again
You know it may not last
There is but one solution
Not learning from your past
Inside your mind is churning
Something to stem the pain
Is this your past returning?
Will you attempt again?
Your mind is your danger
Under its evil spell
Your thought could not be stranger
Inside your living hell
Why are you self destructive
Your brain tells you obey
Each breath you cling to something
It's always been that way
You did not want assistance
In the wrong time - wrong place
Unwanted interference
Unwanted in your fate
What is there in your future?
Why is it you were spared?
Will you find peace in dying?
Is this life your end?
The song "Short Circuit" by Mortification delves deep into the inner struggles of a troubled mind. The lyrics suggest that the singer is confined within their own thoughts, causing a frenzy inside their mind, leading to potential self-destruction. The first line of the song describes the singer's mind as "in frenzy," and that they are imprisoned inside their own mind, "solemn cell." The singer seems to have an internal battle between "respect-revenge-or-pity," where they are unable to decide what the best course of action is, possibly due to their mental state.
The lyrics further suggest that the only way to cope with their mental state is by distancing themselves from the "Nagging Pain," but they are unable to do so due to their twisted mind. The singer, as suggested by the lyrics, has a history of self-destruction and is unable to learn from their past. The chorus of the song paints a grim picture of the singer's state of mind. Their thoughts are "strange," and they are living in a "hell" of their own.
The song talks about how the singer's mind is their biggest enemy, and it has taken control of their actions. They are clinging to something with every breath they take, and their brain tells them to obey, leading to their self-destructive tendencies. The song ends with the singer questioning the future and the meaning of life. They feel unwanted and that they do not belong, and contemplate if life is even worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Short Circuit - mind in frenzy
Your mind is overwhelmed and consumed by chaos and confusion
This is your solemn cell
You are trapped and imprisoned within your own mind
Respect - Revenge or Pity
The choices available to you in reacting to your situation are to show respect, seek revenge, or succumb to self-pity
Prisoner of yourself
You are trapped and held captive by your own thoughts and emotions
Take off - you need some distance
You need to distance yourself from your problems and take a break
Far from that Nagging Pain
You need to escape the incessant and oppressive pain that is constantly nagging at you
But no - your mind is twisted
Despite your need and desire to escape, your mind is warped and distorted, preventing you from finding peace
It's in your head again
Your problems and pain are not external, but are instead a product of your own thoughts and emotions
Make sense of this confusion
You need to understand and rationalize the chaos and confusion within your mind
You know it may not last
You realize that your current state of mind may be temporary and fleeting
There is but one solution
The only way to overcome your problems is by breaking the pattern of your past behavior
Not learning from your past
Your failure to learn from your past mistakes is preventing you from finding a solution to your current state of mind
Inside your mind is churning
Your mind is in a state of constant turmoil and agitation
Something to stem the pain
You are searching for something that will alleviate the pain and suffering in your mind
Is this your past returning?
Your past problems and mistakes may be resurfacing and causing your current state of mind
Will you attempt again?
You may be tempted to repeat your past mistakes and try to find a solution through the same failed methods
Your mind is your danger
Your mind is a source of danger and harm to yourself
Under its evil spell
You are under the influence of your own negative and harmful thoughts and emotions
Your thought could not be stranger
Your thoughts and desires may be unusual, unusual, or even disturbing
Inside your living hell
You are trapped in a personal hell of negative thoughts and emotions
Why are you self destructive
You are engaging in self-destructive behavior that is harmful to yourself and counterproductive to finding a solution to your problems
Your brain tells you obey
Your thoughts and desires are dictating your behavior and preventing you from making rational choices
Each breath you cling to something
You are desperately searching for something to hold onto and give you hope
It's always been that way
Your behavior and way of thinking have been consistent and habitual
You did not want assistance
You have refused help and support from others who may be able to guide you towards a solution
In the wrong time - wrong place
The timing and circumstances of your situation have not been favorable to finding a solution
Unwanted interference
You perceive any outside help or interference as unwanted and unhelpful to your situation
Unwanted in your fate
You feel like your fate is predetermined and any attempts to change it will fail
What is there in your future?
You are uncertain and anxious about what lies ahead in your future
Why is it you were spared?
You wonder why you have been spared while others are suffering and struggling
Will you find peace in dying?
You are considering death as a way to find peace and escape your problems
Is this life your end?
You are questioning whether this life is all there is and whether there is any hope for a better future
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.