Masquerade
Oceans Over Earth Lyrics
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Sacrificed
Now that I sympathize
Those who I've left behind
Now is not the time to question my actions or ask myself why
A place I can't recognize
I'm not just fooling me
What are you thinking?
What are you trying to say?
You want me to be here?
You want me to repeat another day?
Trapped in a shell of me
Half of who I was meant to be
Its all coming to an end
for the rebirth my friend
Plunge into the depths of your nightmares
Engulf your essence in the darkness of despair
Succumb to pure reform
And judgment
Embrace the forthcoming change
Let the winds of fate cease the breath from your lungs
Change
And it is written, so shall it be
The song Masquerade by Oceans Over Earth tells a story of new beginnings and transformations. The lyrics suggest that there is a new age that is about to begin, and that a sacrifice is necessary for this new age to manifest itself. The singer sympathizes with those who have been left behind, but cannot question his actions or the transformation that is taking place. The atmosphere described in the lyrics is dark, and there is a sense of uncertainty and fear.
The lyrics then suggest that there is a conflict that is taking place within the singer. The question "What are you thinking? What are you trying to say?" indicates that the singer is torn between two opposing forces. There is a desire to stay the same, to survive another day, but also a willingness to accept the forthcoming change. The line "Trapped in a shell of me, half of who I was meant to be" suggests that the singer feels limited, and there is a longing to be able to express oneself fully.
The second part of the song takes a more ominous turn. The lyrics suggest that there is a need for a radical transformation, for one to "plunge into the depths of your nightmares" and "Succumb to pure reform and judgment." The imagery used here conveys a sense of terror and awe. The lyrics end with the line "Change, and it is written, so shall it be" suggesting that change is inevitable and the singer has accepted this fact.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the inevitable dawning of a new age
The start of a new era is here and unstoppable
Sacrificed
Something was given up or lost
Now that I sympathize
I now understand and share the feelings of others
Those who I've left behind
The people I have parted ways with
Now is not the time to question my actions or ask myself why
This is not the moment to doubt my choices or ponder their purpose
A place I can't recognize
This environment is unfamiliar and unsettling
And if you think I'm not afraid of this
If you assume I am fearless
I'm not just fooling me
I am not only deceiving myself
What are you thinking?
I'm curious about your thoughts
What are you trying to say?
What is the message you wish to convey?
You want me to be here?
Do you desire my presence in this place?
You want me to repeat another day?
Do you want me to relive the same day again?
Trapped in a shell of me
Stuck in a version of myself that's incomplete or unsatisfying
Half of who I was meant to be
Only a fraction of my full potential was realized
Its all coming to an end
The conclusion of something is near
for the rebirth my friend
And to be born again, my friend
Plunge into the depths of your nightmares
Dive into the darkest corners of your mind
Engulf your essence in the darkness of despair
Let the sadness consume your very being
Succumb to pure reform
Yield to genuine transformation
And judgment
And face the consequences
Embrace the forthcoming change
Accept the upcoming alterations
Let the winds of fate cease the breath from your lungs
Let destiny take its course
Change
Transformation is happening
And it is written, so shall it be
This is predetermined and unalterable
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Andrew Lidgard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ATx
Good flow
Nice Intro
Good tone
Liking this
OceansOverEarth
Thanks Thom! We're glad you like it. Thanks for the feedback \m/
P
Wow, just discovered this band and it’s awesome 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and also I love the band’s logo, looks so cool in my opinion
OceansOverEarth
Thank you! We are quite proud of our logo! Glad you like it. Thanks so much for listening \m/
Your Local Grunge Kid
Love this song great band and great music keep it up guys!👍🎸
OceansOverEarth
Thanks, Leporsy! We will do our best \m/ Thanks for listening!
Your Local Grunge Kid
@OceansOverEarth yeah man cant wait to hear more
IRIDESCENCE
Nasty bro 🤘❤ Fuckin gnar as fuck! Everything you guys put out recently is fucking next level 👌
OceansOverEarth
Thank you, Iridescence!! You keep releasing that next level material yourself! ;)
Hippo_In_Low_Water
Everything they ever put out has been great lol