Hidden
Obsidian Shell Lyrics


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I'm lying on the moorland
Waiting for a sign
Please someone give me one reason
Which keeps me back from recluse life

When my damaged world will be whole
When promises won't pass into white lies
I'm trying to grab a piece of harmony
Not stayin in agony
Fighting against bitter feelings
Searching the light in me

The motion of the leaves
Dark crackling steps
Showing the lack of honesty
You call this empathy?

Strings that bind
the purpose and reason
Eventually will break apart
this fusion

You look at me watching my smiling face
Does it occur knowing the essence

You see the mask
As pure as dirt




Someone must die
Just because you have been hurt

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Obsidian Shell's song "Hidden" delve deep into the emotions of a person facing inner turmoil and trying to find a reason to live. The opening lines "I'm lying on the moorland, waiting for a sign" portray the feeling of giving up and surrendering to the situation. The person is begging for a reason to keep moving forward in life, while they feel lost and broken. The lines "When promises won't pass into white lies" exhibit the pain of broken promises, the person needs hope that things will turn out better than they did.


The next few lines reflect the person's struggle to find peace amidst the chaos. The lyrics "I'm trying to grab a piece of harmony, not staying in agony, fighting against bitter feelings, searching the light in me" demonstrate the person's desire to move away from misery and strife. They want to find the light within themselves even in the darkness surrounding them.


The song's chorus "Strings that bind the purpose and reason, eventually will break apart this fusion" signifies how the person is weighed down by expectations and responsibilities, which has led to their current state. The person feels suffocated and wishes to break free from these chains.


The lines "You look at me watching my smiling face, does it occur knowing the essence? You see the mask as pure as dirt, someone must die just because you have been hurt" depict the façade put on by the person to hide their sadness from the world. The song concludes on a somber note, suggesting that the only way for some to understand the pain of others is by inflicting harm.


Overall, the song is exceptional in its portrayal of the gamut of emotions and the human condition. It beautifully captures the pain of struggling to find one's way in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm lying on the moorland
I find myself lying on the desolate landscape with my mind desperately seeking clarity and direction.


Waiting for a sign
I am waiting for something significant to happen that will help me confront the bleakness of existence.


Please someone give me one reason
I plead with anyone who will listen to offer me even a single argument to prevent me from surrendering to a life of isolation.


Which keeps me back from recluse life
I require a solid motive that will prevent me from completely withdrawing into a solitary, secluded lifestyle.


When my damaged world will be whole
I wonder if there will ever be a time when my shattered and fragmented reality will be restored and revitalized.


When promises won't pass into white lies
I long for a future when statements made to me will not vanish into meaningless lies, but will be sincerely fulfilled.


I'm trying to grab a piece of harmony
I am endeavoring to grasp a fragment of peace and balance in my chaotic world.


Not staying in agony
I am relentlessly trying to escape a continuous state of deep emotional pain and distress.


Fighting against bitter feelings
I am in the midst of a battle against unpleasant, cynical emotions.


Searching the light in me
I am on a quest to discover the bright luminosity that lies deep within my soul.


The motion of the leaves
I observe the serene rustling of the leaves as they sway along with the gentle breeze.


Dark crackling steps
I perceive the eerie footsteps that are lurking in the shadows and are fraught with dishonesty.


Showing the lack of honesty
The intense rumbling of these deceitful footsteps demonstrates a clear absence of truthfulness and authenticity.


You call this empathy?
I question if this lack of truthfulness can genuinely be considered as empathy or if it is just a mere disguise.


Strings that bind
I refer to the powerful ties that unite us and hold us together.


The purpose and reason
The significance behind these strings that interconnect us and keep us united.


Eventually will break apart
During the natural cycle of things, these bindings will slowly begin to separate and fall apart.


This fusion
Referring to the amalgamation and joining together of these strings that previously united us and connected us to each other.


You look at me watching my smiling face
You observe me gazing at my facade of facial expressions, full of smiles and joy.


Does it occur knowing the essence
I ask if you are aware of the authenticity conveyed by my true self hidden beneath my superficial mask.


You see the mask
You are only aware of my false exterior that I put on to hide my deep, vulnerable emotions.


As pure as dirt
I am pretending to be a saintly personality but, instead, I am completely tainted with impurities.


Someone must die
The inevitable result of the pain inflicted on someone is always death.


Just because you have been hurt
The sole reason behind this devastating fatality is the fact that another person caused harm and anguish to another.




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Comments from YouTube:

ANISTAZI metal 94609

Thank you..I just love this sound...and just have to hear them often!

Havoccus

there will be some guitar solos on the next album, be patient :)

Havoccus

I don't care about any of those, I just want people to listen to my songs. That's why I let people download it from Jamendo if they can't afford to buy it. That's what music should be about...

Bruno Silva

Are your songs Copyright free to use in Youtube? I'm planning to create a Youtube Channel and your songs fits perfectly. It's about fantasy and RPG. Of course I would give the proper credits, haha! More people must know the hard work you guys put into these songs.

Bruno Silva

Its being 15 years that I listen to your songs. My father once downloaded your music from Jamendo and start listening. From that time on, I've never stopped. I was about 13-14, I don't remember quite well, but everytime I come back and listen to these songs I get that nostalgia from back in the days, when I was wondering who you were and who was the singer. I thought that it was a great band, with a lot of members to play those complex instruments and songs, but some time ago i figured out that you are the only one guy playing all the instruments... WHAT?

And even more, I used to play some RTS games (Glest and Megaglest specifically), which I listened to all the albums available in that time straight when I was during a match. So your songs reminds me all of that period, and what a feeling.

God bless you guys and keep pushing hard. I don't even know if you are still actively creating songs, but be sure that you made part of someone's life and made a huge difference in my story. Would be a bless know you guys personally.

Cheers from Brazil.

Havoccus

@Bruno Silva there are some albums that are distributed via RouteNote that have been reported to be claimed, I think Elysia, Angelic Asylum and Evershade songs. I'll look into it because I want the fans to be use the songs in non-monetized montage videos but in the meantime I'd advise to use the other songs if those fit. I'm pretty sure Soulminder and Mooniversary are only uploaded to YouTube by us.

Havoccus

@Bruno Silva thank you, it's always great to hear know we have such an impact on others' lives! And I'm glad to tell you we're not only still active but also become a couple with Alexandra and we'll soon move in together so writing and recording new songs should be way easier now. We have two albums almost complete you should expect new albums in 2023 and 2024 as well. Stay tuned and thank you for your kind words!

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