Lucid Fairytale
Napalm Death䐀 Lyrics
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That life's viewed defiantly through your eye
Subconsciously following the flock
From which appearance is the only exemption
The stagnant illusion of change
Concealed behind your disguise
Is artificial inside
When views are merely symbolic
Of an image you hide behind
The stagnant illusion of change
Concealed behind your disguise
In the song "Lucid Fairytale" by Napalm Death, the lyrics seem to be a critique of the deceptive nature of appearances and the superficiality of societal norms. The song begins with a call to reject the illusion that life is viewed solely through one's own perspective, which is contradicted by the fact that people unconsciously conform to societal norms. It speaks to the idea that while people may feel unique in their views, they are actually just following the crowd, with appearance being the only thing that sets them apart.
The lyrics also criticize the idea of change being stagnant or illusory, hidden behind disguises that people wear to fit in or appear a certain way. The "Perspicuous" or clear view on the surface is, in fact, artificial and merely symbolic of the image or facade that one hides behind. The song in this sense is a cynical commentary on the superficiality and conformity of contemporary society, where appearances and conformity are likely to be more important than true individuality or personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Delude yourself with the notion
Deceive yourself with the belief
That life's viewed defiantly through your eye
That you see life as a rebellion, through your own perspective
Subconsciously following the flock
Unconsciously following the crowd
From which appearance is the only exemption
Where only external looks sets apart individuals
The stagnant illusion of change
The motionless deception of progress
Concealed behind your disguise
Hidden behind your facade
What's perspicuous on the surface
What's clear on the outside
Is artificial inside
Is fake deep within
When views are merely symbolic
When opinions are just symbolic
Of an image you hide behind
Of a persona you conceal your true self behind
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Andy Newman
That’s wrong! Like that?
Delude yourself with the notion
That life's viewed defiantly through your eye
Subconsciously following the flock
From which appearance is the only exemption
The stagnant illusion of change
Concealed behind your disguise
What's perspicious on the surface
Is artificial inside
When views are merely symbolic
Of an image you hide behind
The stagnant illusion of change
Concealed behind your disguise
C. León
Lyrics=
I love the smell of tulips in a rainy morning
Butterflies flying around the flowers
See the beautiful rainbow over the mountains
What a pretty sunset in the evening at the lake
Everything is joy and happiness
Andy Newman
That’s wrong! Like that?
Delude yourself with the notion
That life's viewed defiantly through your eye
Subconsciously following the flock
From which appearance is the only exemption
The stagnant illusion of change
Concealed behind your disguise
What's perspicious on the surface
Is artificial inside
When views are merely symbolic
Of an image you hide behind
The stagnant illusion of change
Concealed behind your disguise
C. León
@Andy Newman Oh really?,Thanks for enlightening me
FranHDV
@Andy Newman woosh
Life?
@Andy Newman Amazing lyrics about fashion inside music genres.
Joan Perez Gimenez
I love the bass of Grindcore/Deathgrind, sounds different. And this song is 100% brutality.
l0nly m1lk
Mick Harris such a legendary drummer. I really fell like he doesn't get enough recognition.
Mitchell Peach
The best. There's not even a band close to Napalm.
Life?
Best bass sound.
anton džaja jurca
So this is an official audio version....wow