Opiate For The Masses split up in 2009.
Black Book
Opiate For The Masses Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Numbness can't conceal
I'm hangin' like a Marionette
Can you make me real.
See the World
Best I can
As it's hand tries to choke me again.
A hundred thousand miles in my way on the road to hell
Gimme somethin' to touch somethin' I can smell You
I'll take it to my grave as I burn for you, burn for you
blind weights pulling on my skin down fast?
As only time can tell
Guess this letters gonna be my last
I hope it finds you well
See the World
Best I can
As it's hand tries to choke me again.
Got my Black Book open and I'm burnin' down the dead hotel
A hundred thousand miles in my way on the road to hell
Gimme somethin' to touch somethin' I can smell You
I'll take it to my grave as I burn for you, burn for you
Hundred Thousand miles away
I'm fallin'
I can feel my final day is callin'
I'm burnin' alive for you
Just reachin' for somethin' true
I'm burnin' alive for you
I need somethin' to pull me through, to pull me through
Got my Black Book open and I'm burnin' down the dead hotel
A hundred thousand miles in my way on the road to hell
Gimme somethin' to touch somethin' I can smell You
I'll take it to my grave as I burn for you, burn for you (x2)
The opening lines of "Black Book" by Opiate for the Masses describe the singer’s feelings of being numb and detached from reality, as represented by the image of 'Cold winds blowin' out my cigarette', connoting a sense of emptiness or meaninglessness in his life. The next verse shows his desperation to find something that is real, something that would make him feel alive; he asks 'Can you make me real?' The chorus then comes in, where he describes his journey as he tries to find himself and escape the distress of the world. He burns down the dead hotel and travels a hundred thousand miles on the road to hell, searching for something tangible to hold on to.
In the second verse, the singer expresses his feeling of being trapped, as if time is the only thing that can reveal whether he will escape his predicament. It seems as though he is bidding farewell in a letter to someone he cares for, hoping that this letter reaches them well. The chorus is repeated twice, with the second iteration building up to a climax where the singer admits that he is burning alive for 'you' and reaching out for something true to pull him through.
Overall, the lyrics of "Black Book" can be interpreted as a representation of the struggles that many people face as they try to navigate the complexities of life and find meaning in their existence. The imagery of burning a dead hotel and traveling a hundred thousand miles on the road to hell could be seen as a metaphor for the effort required to break free from the struggles we face in life and find a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold winds blowin' out my cigarette
I feel numb and indifferent to the world around me, as if I am being controlled by outside forces.
Numbness can't conceal
I can't ignore my feelings any longer even though I try to numb them with drugs or alcohol.
I'm hangin' like a Marionette
I feel like I am being controlled by something or someone else, like a puppet on strings.
Can you make me real.
I am searching for authenticity and sincerity, and am hoping someone can help me find it.
See the World
I am trying my best to experience all that life has to offer, to see and understand the world around me.
Best I can
Even though I may be struggling or overwhelmed, I am doing my best with what I have.
As it's hand tries to choke me again.
Despite my efforts to live life to the fullest, I am constantly battling inner demons that threaten to overwhelm me.
Got my Black Book open and I'm burnin' down the dead hotel
I am taking control of my life and burning down the negativity and toxicity that surrounds me, starting with my past mistakes and regrets.
A hundred thousand miles in my way on the road to hell
I have a long and difficult journey ahead of me to reach a better place in life.
Gimme somethin' to touch somethin' I can smell You
I am searching for something meaningful and tangible in my life, someone or something that I can truly connect with emotionally.
I'll take it to my grave as I burn for you, burn for you
The connection I seek is so strong and intense that I will carry it with me forever, even after death.
Hundred Thousand miles away
I feel like I am far from where I want to be in life, both physically and emotionally.
I'm fallin'
I am losing my grip on reality and my emotions.
I can feel my final day is callin'
I sense that my death is approaching, either physically or metaphorically.
Just reachin' for somethin' true
In my final moments, I am searching for something real and authentic to hold onto.
I need somethin' to pull me through, to pull me through
I am desperate for something to keep me going and help me overcome my struggles, to pull me through to a better place.
Contributed by Julia Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.