Why Obsidian Shell? Obsidian is a black mineral with a light purple shade. … Read Full Bio ↴Why Obsidian Shell? Obsidian is a black mineral with a light purple shade. Shell is protective magic in fantasy. So they can be considered as a black armor. But why this exactly? Well, the idea came when I noticed that wherever I am, whatever I do, listening to my songs completely detaches me from this world. I'm riding the tram, plowing through the Budapest smog, and yet, with my earphones on listening to Elysia makes it completely different. Like I was just a spectator from outside, protected from everything. Then my battery dies, the armor disappears, and I'm back again in the cruel reality. That's why it's Obsidian Shell. - Henrik

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Die With Me
Obsidian Shell Lyrics

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you promised me it's alright
the shattered Sun belongs to me now
now i reach out to take what's mine
so give it back, give it back, give me [now]

die with me
or fight for me
against the cause

of this dead humanity

die with me
or fight for me
for all you gain
is this brainwashed feeling

i believed you it's alright
to steal the glowing fragments of night
now you reach out to give what's mine
don't take it back, take it back, rip me [now]

die with me
or fight for me
against the cause
of this dead humanity

die with me
or fight for me
for all you gain
is this brainwashed feeling

mine
only mine
this never-failing perfect wailing

mine
only mine
this self-frustrating withered thinking

mine
only mine
all hopeless, weeping, soaring being

mine

only mine
it's for your good

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Obsidian Shell's song "Die With Me" express a desire for control and ownership over something that was promised to the singer. The "shattered Sun" represents this object, and the singer is determined to take it back. The repeated phrase "give it back, give it back, give me [now]" shows the intensity of their desire. The chorus presents two options for the listener: either "die with me" or "fight for me." These options represent a ultimatum presented by the singer, as they believe the only way to truly possess the Sun is through the help of others. The bridge section of the song explains that the singer had originally believed someone else's promise that it was alright to take the Sun fragments. However, they feel that the person is now trying to take it back, which would cause the singer great pain.

The theme of ownership and control is prevalent throughout the song, and it can be seen in phrases such as "all hopeless, weeping, soaring being" - this implies that the singer wants the Sun to have an impact on all living things. They seem to believe that they are the only one capable of handling the responsibility of possessing it. The final phrase, "it's for your good," is a justification for their actions. They believe that having control over the Sun will ultimately benefit everyone, even if it means forcing others to "die with me" or "fight for me."

Line by Line Meaning

you promised me it's alright
You assured me that everything was fine

the shattered Sun belongs to me now
I now possess the broken remains of what was once great

now i reach out to take what's mine
It is time for me to take what I believe to be rightfully mine

so give it back, give it back, give me [now]
I demand that you return what belongs to me

die with me
Join me in death

or fight for me
Or help me in my battle

against the cause
Against the reason for our suffering

of this dead humanity
Of this lifeless, robotic existence

for all you gain
If you choose to assist me

is this brainwashed feeling
You will only obtain a manipulated sense of purpose

i believed you it's alright
I trusted that you were truthful