Disappear
Paradise Lost (1997 - One Second) Lyrics


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In living with a fear of chance,
The chance of fear
The only reason you're awake,
We decrease in size
When burdened with your mind,
But you know escape is to run,

In a constant commotion
When I speak
It's revulsion
Maybe you'll disappear

Recall the past when you were strong,
Those distant days
It seems are now forever gone,
You'll increase desire




To wander and retire,
But you know escape is to run

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to (1997 - One Second)'s song, "Disappear," speak on the mental struggle that many people face daily. The first verse discusses how fear and chance can cause one to feel burdened and small. The second verse speaks on the feeling of revulsion and the desire to disappear. The chorus is more uplifting, as it brings up memories of strength and a longing to escape.


Overall, this song seems to be referencing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The feeling of being trapped in one's own mind is a common experience, and the lyrics of Disappear speak to that feeling. The song acknowledges the difficulty of escaping these negative thoughts and feelings but also recognizes the power of running away from them.


Line by Line Meaning

In living with a fear of chance,
Living with the fear of unpredictable events,


The chance of fear
The fear of possible outcomes,


The only reason you're awake,
The fear keeps you alert,


We decrease in size
The fear makes us feel small,


When burdened with your mind,
When weighed down by your thoughts and fears,


But you know escape is to run,
But you are aware that the only way to escape is to run away,


In a constant commotion
In a state of continuous disturbance,


When I speak
When I express myself,


It's revulsion
It's disgust or abhorrence,


Maybe you'll disappear
Perhaps you will vanish or cease to exist,


Recall the past when you were strong,
Remember when you had strength and confidence,


Those distant days
Those days that seem far away,


It seems are now forever gone,
It appears like they can never be brought back,


You'll increase desire
You will have a growing urge or longing,


To wander and retire,
To travel and withdraw from the current situation,


But you know escape is to run
But you know the only way to escape is to run away,




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GREGORY JOHN MACKINTOSH, NICHOLAS JOHN HOLMES

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@thomasvanwonterghem1498

In living with a fear of chance,
The chance of fear the only reason you're awake,
We decrease in size when burdened with your mind,
But you know escape is to run,

In a constant commotion
When I speake it's revulsion maybe you'll disappear

Recall the past when you were strong,
Those distant days it seems are now forever gone,
You'll increase desire to wander and retire, but you know escape is to run.



All comments from YouTube:

@michaelstarr9168

I had this cassette once and I remember listening to this song tripping on cough syrup. It reached right out of the stereo and grabbed me. What a strange moment. I'll never forget it;)

@tibic636

I can honestly say that this is one of the most under rated song of all times.

@tommypoison9063

Обожаю этот альбом, а это одна из самых значимых песен в моей жизни.

@martinedstrom4402

I want this to be played at my funeral.

@5555JB

Great freaking band man... it brings back such memories in the early to mid 90s....

@eitenswelt7002

This song was my first ever to hear from Paradise Lost. I loved it and stayed a fan ever since.

@claudiomarcoleta3187

Masterpiece……...Fucking Paradise Lost

@mouadbarian9462

I love this album of paradise lost 👑10/10❤

@mouadmoiad4724

Album top 💚10/10
Its the epic album 🏅

@lestrat7356

One of my favorites.....it‘s like a symphony.....hope they will never disappear....

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