Alysium
PTI Lyrics
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Crystal clear, she Cut accross the dotted line
In a world of pain, the blade helps her to feel alive
In a world of shame, it's just one more thing to hide
Johnny's eyes, portray emotion - bloody oceans
No surprise, he turns upon himself
Found the light, he took a glock and gave it a cock
Lost the fight, a bloody boy falls like a rock
Banging pain, Straight injection brings pure effection
Taps the vein, time to let it go
Crawl away, the failed concoction brings on the toxin
Time to pay, Im the last thing that you'll see
I rip my face
I hate my race
I have no place
I am disgrace
And as the day is done
Believe in me
We ask ourselves what we have won
I believed in you
Tears turn into blood
You let me down
Sanctify the ground we love
Now your on your own
The lyrics of "Alysium" by PTI seem to be about different people who are struggling with mental health issues, and how they cope with and ultimately succumb to their respective struggles. The first verse is about someone who uses self-harm (cutting) as a way to deal with emotional pain and feel alive, despite the shame that comes with it. The second verse is about Johnny, who seems to have a history of self-harm and is now contemplating suicide with a gun. The chorus then comes in, with the singer expressing self-hatred and feeling like an outcast. The final verse seems to be about someone who has been let down by a loved one and is now alone with their pain.
The overall message of the song seems to be about the struggles that people face when dealing with mental health issues and how difficult it can be to cope with them. The song highlights the different ways in which people try to manage their pain - from cutting to substance abuse to suicidal thoughts - and ultimately portrays a feeling of hopelessness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Face the fear, feel the razors edge so fine
Confront the fear, embrace the danger that comes with it
Crystal clear, she Cut accross the dotted line
It is obvious what she has done, she has cut herself
In a world of pain, the blade helps her to feel alive
Amidst all the suffering, the act of cutting gives her a sense of existence
In a world of shame, it's just one more thing to hide
In a world that is full of disgrace, this act becomes another thing that she must keep a secret
Johnny's eyes, portray emotion - bloody oceans
Johnny's eyes depict his state of mind, vast and terrifying
No surprise, he turns upon himself
It is expected that he will harm himself
Found the light, he took a glock and gave it a cock
He thinks he found a way out and decides to take his life
Lost the fight, a bloody boy falls like a rock
He couldn't win the fight and ends up dead
Banging pain, Straight injection brings pure effection
The suffering is intense, and drugs provide the only means of relief
Taps the vein, time to let it go
Injecting the drug is the start of letting go of everything else
Crawl away, the failed concoction brings on the toxin
After the failed attempt to overcome the pain, the drug creates more problems
Time to pay, Im the last thing that you'll see
This is the end, and you will face the consequences
I rip my face
I hate myself
I hate my race
I despise my position in society
I have no place
I feel as if I don't belong anywhere
I am disgrace
I am shameful
And as the day is done
At the end of the day
Believe in me
Have faith in my words
We ask ourselves what we have won
We question whether we have achieved anything
I believed in you
I put my trust in you
Tears turn into blood
The sadness turns into a pain that is hard to bear
You let me down
You disappointed me
Sanctify the ground we love
Hold the things that we cherish close to our hearts
Now your on your own
You must find your own way now
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.