Vertigo
Obsidian Shell Lyrics


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Messze már a tél de én még érzem
Hogy lebeg tova a sok felhõ
Csillogó fény a szemeim marja
Jól jönne most egy ernyõ

Eltakarhatná szemeim kékjét
Tompítva a tükrözõdést
S kitilthatná a hazug állítást
Mert ez a szem sosem kék

Vertigo, salvation
Vertigo, misapprehension
Vertigo, this constitution
Vertigo, a traitor’s action

Where are you facing the terrible
Life-saving business?




Open your eyes, mind and the purse
That made you someone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Obsidian Shell's song Vertigo contain several powerful and emotional themes that are cleverly interwoven with each other. The opening lines are a poignant reminder of how memories of a difficult and bitter season can linger on. Even though it may be long gone, the emotions and scars still remain. The image of clouds floating away and the sparkle in the eyes further emphasize this sense of detachment and longing. The singer mentions that they could benefit from having an umbrella, which is a symbol of protection and support. It is a metaphor for how they would like to shield themselves from the harshness of reality.


The next few lines describe how the umbrella could be used to shield their gaze from reflecting back a false and distorted image of themselves. They want to see the world for what it truly is without any obfuscation or deceit. The phrase 'kitilthatná a hazug állítást' means 'banish the deceitful statement.' This line shows how the singer wishes to be honest about their beliefs and their place in the world. They don't want to pretend to be someone else or fall prey to others' expectations.


The repeated phrase 'Vertigo' is a metaphor for feeling unstable, disoriented, and dizzy. It is a feeling of losing control and not knowing where one is going. As the lyrics progress, Vertigo seems to take on different meanings- sometimes it's about salvation or redemption, sometimes it's about confusion and misinterpretation, sometimes it's about the traits of people who betray our trust. The final lines of the song are a desperate plea to someone who may have lost their way to open their eyes and hearts and to recognize what truly matters in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Messze már a tél de én még érzem
Even though winter is far away, I still feel it


Hogy lebeg tova a sok felhõ
So many clouds floating away


Csillogó fény a szemeim marja
The shining light hurts my eyes


Jól jönne most egy ernyõ
An umbrella would be useful now


Eltakarhatná szemeim kékjét
It could cover the blue of my eyes


Tompítva a tükrözõdést
Dimming the reflection


S kitilthatná a hazug állítást
And exposing the deceitful statement


Mert ez a szem sosem kék
Because this eye is never blue


Vertigo, salvation
Feeling dizzy, needing to be saved


Vertigo, misapprehension
Feeling disorientated, misunderstood


Vertigo, this constitution
Vertigo is the way I am, my makeup


Vertigo, a traitor’s action
Vertigo can betray me, cause me to act against myself


Where are you facing the terrible
What kind of terrible things are you facing


Life-saving business?
Are you doing something that could save your life?


Open your eyes, mind and the purse
Be aware, think deeply, and be prepared to spend money if needed


That made you someone
That is what made you who you are




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