Pendulum
Ofln - After The Burial Lyrics
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I am fading
I feel I am losing myself
Wishing I could be someone I'm not
I know somewhere there's a mirror that can show me who I am
Because I will never know
Constantly bending
So scared of letting go
Beyond everything I wish I could be
I am just a man The sun will never shine me
I am lost inside the meaningless We lose control
Like a pendulum I forgot where I came from
Holding onto the weight of regret
We lose control
Swing me back and forth again
You gave and you bled
Now I'm picking up the pieces of my broken heart
Blocked out
My shattered glass past
Now I'm picking up the pieces I have swept away
We lose control
Swing me back and forth again
The lyrics of "Pendulum" by After The Burial delve into themes of self-identity, loss, and the struggle to break free from the constraints of past experiences. The opening lines depict a sense of fading and feeling lost, as the singer wishes to be someone they are not. The desire to find their true self is expressed with the mention of a mirror that can reveal their identity. However, the singer believes that they will never truly know who they are.
The chorus introduces the motif of losing control, comparing it to the swing of a pendulum. This loss of control is further emphasized by the singer's amnesia-like state where they have forgotten their origins. The weight of regret is carried throughout, symbolized by the metaphorical burden they hold onto. Despite this, they long to be swung back and forth again, perhaps seeking a return to a simpler, more balanced state of being.
The second verse touches upon the idea of blocking out or suppressing their painful past, represented by shattered glass. The singer acknowledges the pieces of their broken heart and the need to gather and rebuild themselves. The repetition of "We lose control" reinforces the idea that this loss of control is an ongoing struggle.
Overall, "Pendulum" seems to encapsulate the internal turmoil of the singer, grappling with their own sense of self and haunted by the weight of their past.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathing
I am alive and functioning
I am fading
I am slowly losing my sense of self
I feel I am losing myself
I no longer recognize who I am
Wishing I could be someone I'm not
Desiring to be a different person than who I truly am
I know somewhere there's a mirror that can show me who I am
I believe there is a reflection that can reveal my true identity
Because I will never know
Because I am incapable of discovering it on my own
Constantly bending
Continuously adapting and conforming
Engulfed by my history
Overwhelmed by my past experiences and mistakes
So scared of letting go
Terrified of releasing my grip on the past
Beyond everything I wish I could be
Transcending the possibilities of who I desire to become
I am just a man The sun will never shine me
I am nothing more than a flawed human, destined for darkness
I am lost inside the meaningless We lose control
I am trapped in the purposeless, chaotic state of existence where we lack power
Like a pendulum I forgot where I came from
Similar to a swinging object, I have forgotten my origins
Holding onto the weight of regret
Clutching onto the burden of remorse
We lose control
We are no longer in charge
Swing me back and forth again
Move me in a repetitive motion, back and forth
You gave and you bled
You sacrificed and suffered
Now I'm picking up the pieces of my broken heart
Now I am attempting to repair the fragments of my wounded soul
Blocked out
Excluded and ignored
My shattered glass past
My fragmented and painful history
Now I'm picking up the pieces I have swept away
Now I am retrieving and addressing the parts of myself that I previously tried to avoid
We lose control
We are no longer in command
Swing me back and forth again
Move me in a repetitive motion, back and forth
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Justin Lowe, Dan Carle, Anthony Notarmaso, Lee Floral, Trent Hafdahl
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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