Disappear
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics


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To the deep end, to the heart line
Hold it straight together, man
Hold it straight together, if you can
Little fevers wrapped in medication
All strung out on novelty
Collapse yourself and try to comprehend
An angry island, a bitter bee sting
Severing and shattering
Free the self and fix the in between
It's isolation, mark the earth around you
Guess who's on the waiting list
I'll let you in on something secret

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

First you breathe out
Then you have to breathe in
Lash yourself repeatedly
Until it sticks, until it sticks
Under the eyelids, carry on cadaver
Festering interiors
All hollow breach and vapor silhouette
Need medication, more medication
Coursing through your interstates
All mad and great, confused and counterfeit
Kamikaze, sear the blood inside me
Guess who's got it figured out
I'll let you in on something secret

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

And I can decompose
When it suits me I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm

You'll never know how it feels
You'll never know how it feels
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

I can decompose
When it suits me, I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm

And I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin




I am with you til the end
I'm with you til the end

Overall Meaning

The song "Disappear" by Motion City Soundtrack is a complex and emotionally charged piece that touches on themes of isolation, medication, and inner turmoil. The lyrics indicate a struggle to keep oneself together, with the singer experiencing a sense of detachment from their surroundings. They reference the use of medication and the feeling of being "strung out on novelty," suggesting a dependency on something to keep them going. The line "collapse yourself and try to comprehend" further emphasizes the difficult balance between holding oneself together and understanding the internal struggles that may lead to self-destruction.


The chorus "I can disappear anytime I want to" speaks to the potential for self-destruction, as the singer acknowledges their ability to disengage from the world around them. However, they also acknowledge their connection to others, stating "I am with you till the end" and expressing a longing for understanding and connection with those around them.


Overall, "Disappear" explores complex and challenging themes of mental health and isolation, highlighting the difficulties of staying together both inwardly and outwardly. Through their lyrics, Motion City Soundtrack provides a raw and powerful glimpse into the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

To the deep end, to the heart line
Going all in, risking everything for love


Hold it straight together, man
Trying to keep it together, despite feeling overwhelmed


Little fevers wrapped in medication
Taking pills to numb the pain of life's struggles


Collapse yourself and try to comprehend
Breaking down mentally in order to process and understand life's complexities


An angry island, a bitter bee sting
Feeling isolated and hurt, like being stranded on an island or stung by a bee


Severing and shattering
Feeling broken and shattered emotionally


Free the self and fix the in between
Finding a way to let go of baggage and heal past wounds


It's isolation, mark the earth around you
Feeling alone and disconnected from the world


Guess who's on the waiting list
Feeling overlooked and ignored in life


I'll let you in on something secret
Feeling a need to share a deep and personal secret with someone


I can disappear
Feeling like you can escape reality at any time


Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Being able to disappear internally, while still feeling connected to someone else


Shuffle through my skin
Feeling a deep connection with another person, as if they are part of you


First you breathe out
Taking a moment to release stress and negative feelings


Then you have to breathe in
Taking a deep breath, focusing on the present moment and finding inner peace


Lash yourself repeatedly
Feeling like you are punishing yourself for past mistakes or failures


Until it sticks, until it sticks
Continuing to try and improve until you finally succeed


Under the eyelids, carry on cadaver
Feeling dead inside, as if you are just going through the motions of life


Festering interiors
Having internal struggles and conflicts that are not visible on the surface


All hollow breach and vapor silhouette
Feeling like you are barely there, just a shell of a person


Need medication, more medication
Feeling like you need medication just to survive


Coursing through your interstates
Medication running through your veins, affecting your emotions and feelings


All mad and great, confused and counterfeit
Feeling a mix of emotions, including anger, greatness, confusion, and feeling like a fraud


Kamikaze, sear the blood inside me
Feeling like your own actions are self-destructive and painful


And I can decompose
Feeling like you can fall apart at any moment


When it suits me I accelerate it
Choosing to fall apart faster, as a way to take control of the situation


Wicked on all fours, I surrender to the storm
Feeling a need to embrace the chaos and ride the wave of emotions


You'll never know how it feels
Feeling like no one can truly understand what you are going through


Can you feel it?
Asking someone if they can feel the same emotions and struggles that you are experiencing


I'm with you til the end
Promising to stand by someone, no matter what




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID GAMSON, JOLEEN BELLE, ROBYN MICHELLE JOHNSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Floompy Flob

To the deep end, to the heart line
Hold it straight together, man
Hold it straight together, if you can
Little fevers wrapped in medication
All strung out on novelty
Collapse yourself and try to comprehend
An angry island, a bitter bee sting
Severing and shattering
Free the self and fix the in between
It's isolation, mark the earth around you
Guess who's on the waiting list
I'll let you in on something secret

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

First you breathe out
Then you have to breathe in
Lash yourself repeatedly
Until it sticks, until it sticks
Under the eyelids, carry on cadaver
Festering interiors
All hollow breach and vapor silhouette
Need medication, more medication
Coursing through your interstates
All mad and great, confused and counterfeit
Kamikaze, sear the blood inside me
Guess who's got it figured out
I'll let you in on something secret

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

And I can decompose
When it suits me I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm

You'll never know how it feels
You'll never know how it feels
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

I can decompose
When it suits me, I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm

And I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end
I'm with you til the end



All comments from YouTube:

Evan Stiles

One of the most underrated, under-played, and unappreciated bands of all time.

night time television

SO TRUE

Giancarlo Báez

Indeed

Expect the Unexpectable

^accurate^

Christy Staude

Very much so

A beacon of hope

For true cuz

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Hada Harabaz

An ex of mine showed me this song I high-school. I remember digging the hell out of it, but I also remember her giving me the disclaimer that it's a bit depressing. I was too busy jamming so I didn't think too deep into it.

Here we around a decade later. She died of a heroin overdose. Another friend of mine committed suicide and time moves forward.

I get it now, shits rough.

Floompy Flob

To the deep end, to the heart line
Hold it straight together, man
Hold it straight together, if you can
Little fevers wrapped in medication
All strung out on novelty
Collapse yourself and try to comprehend
An angry island, a bitter bee sting
Severing and shattering
Free the self and fix the in between
It's isolation, mark the earth around you
Guess who's on the waiting list
I'll let you in on something secret

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

First you breathe out
Then you have to breathe in
Lash yourself repeatedly
Until it sticks, until it sticks
Under the eyelids, carry on cadaver
Festering interiors
All hollow breach and vapor silhouette
Need medication, more medication
Coursing through your interstates
All mad and great, confused and counterfeit
Kamikaze, sear the blood inside me
Guess who's got it figured out
I'll let you in on something secret

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

And I can decompose
When it suits me I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm

You'll never know how it feels
You'll never know how it feels
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?

I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end

I can decompose
When it suits me, I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm

And I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shuffle through my skin
I am with you til the end
I'm with you til the end

Someone Lol

Need more people like you

MegLanding

I love the lyrics of this band. Not just that though, the way the tone of their songs come off. Its that irony to their voice that I find amazing. Like the feeling of having a day so bad its sadistically comical. Don't know if thats making the least bit of sense...

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