VORTEX
Nocturne Lyrics

I see it happening now
The singer observes the occurrence of an unpleasant event

Ethics fade and morals twisting
The values and standards of the society are being compromised and distorted

I see it happening now
The singer reiterates the unfolding of the aforementioned event

Truth decayed and conscience burning
The disappearance of truth and the existence of remorseless behavior

I don't think that was blood
The substance flowing in the veins is not pure and organic as expected

Coursing through those fragile veins
The substance is flowing through delicate blood vessels

It seems that conceit and hate
The emotions being carried by the substance are arrogance and animosity

Are the only things that make it to the brain
The dominant emotions reach the decision-making organ of the body

Spit out by the heart
The feelings are exuded through the pumping of the heart

Pumping and hissing without control
The heart is beating erratically, without restraint

The resulting product was cold and dead
The output of the emotions is empty and devoid of warmth

Just another mutation at an animal freakshow
The behavior exhibited is abnormal, akin to something seen at a circus featuring strange creatures

Cast into the veins so cold
The emotions are injected into the veins that are indifferent and unfeeling

Put another knife to the throat
The singer seeks revenge on those laughing at them by adding to their pain with a violent act

Of those laughing at me cause I don't have a soul
The motivation for the potential violent act is the ridicule received for an assumed lack of a soul

Have you ever wondered why the god-freaks
The artist is addressing their audience by posing a question about religious fanatics

Screaming at you beside the homeless on the street
The fanatics are shouting at the listener while people who lack basic necessities are present

Can never find the love
The fanatics do not display compassion or empathy

To give the down some food or a place to sleep
The fanatics do not act charitably by providing food or shelter to the less fortunate

These, the ones that just don't care
The fanatics are indifferent to the plight of others

A man falls to his knees dying before you
A dying man is ignored by people around him

And you walk right past like he's not even there
The artist criticizes those who simply ignore the suffering of others

Raise your glass as the whole world suffers
People celebrate and enjoy themselves even as the world faces widespread problems

Turn and laugh at the faceless others
People mock and deride those whom they consider to be powerless and insignificant

Steal and kill and lose what's found
People engage in immoral and illegal activities and end up worse afterwards

Murder is what makes the world go round
The singer states that violence and aggression are the driving forces behind the world's functioning