Bell Jar
Passafire Lyrics
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Until you start believing every word you say
How many days can you prolong
The sand in the glass, it dwindles away
Broken transmissions, not enough information
Once a condition, now a realization
Keep on telling yourself it's true
Keep on on telling yourself it's not true
Keep on telling yourself it's you
Eyes can be fooled only so long
With repetition of fiction
Eyes can be fooled only so long
Your definitions are fiction
Keep on telling yourself it's true
Keep on telling your self it's not you
Keep on on telling yourself it's not true
Keep on telling yourself it's you
Ears tend to bend only so far
Whatever gets some attention
Delusion spilled from the bell jar
It's circumvention of tension
The lyrics of Passafire's song Bell Jar speak of the consequences of lying and how it can eventually lead to self-deception. The first two lines talk about how it is possible to lie for a certain period but eventually believing those lies becomes unavoidable. The next lines suggest that there's only a limited number of days one can prolong lying as time passes and it will eventually catch up. The following lines, "Broken transmissions, not enough information/ Once a condition, now a realization," imply that lying is like a broken transmission, it lacks the necessary information to be true. And after a while, one recognizes the lies as the result of lying becomes clear.
The chorus repeats four lines in different order, emphasizing the importance of self-deception as a part of our lying process. The next verse begins with "Eyes can be fooled only so long/With repetition of fiction." This means that even though one might deceive others with their lies, the truth eventually surfaces as it is difficult to keep up with those lies. The verse continues to say, "Your definitions are fiction," meaning that the liar's perception of the truth is false. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the importance of self-deception in this process. Lastly, the last lines of the song suggest that when one is in a state of delusion, it becomes a circumvention of the tension or a way to escape reality.
Line by Line Meaning
You can only tell a lie for so long
Lying is never a solution as it has a limit
Until you start believing every word you say
If you continue to lie, you'll eventually convince yourself that it's true
How many days can you prolong
Lying can only be maintained for a limited time
The sand in the glass, it dwindles away
Time is running out and something has to be done soon
Broken transmissions, not enough information
Communication problems arise when information is insufficient
Once a condition, now a realization
What was once considered a possibility has become a fact
Keep on telling yourself it's true
Self-deception is not a solution
Keep on telling your self it's not you
Don't blame yourself for everything
Keep on on telling yourself it's not true
Acknowledge the truth and don't ignore it
Keep on telling yourself it's you
Take responsibility for your actions
Eyes can be fooled only so long
Deception can only last for a limited time
With repetition of fiction
Lies can only be believable if they are repeated often
Your definitions are fiction
Don't create your own reality by believing your own lies
Ears tend to bend only so far
People can only tolerate lies to a certain extent
Whatever gets some attention
Lies are only effective when someone is listening
Delusion spilled from the bell jar
The truth is finally revealed
It's circumvention of tension
Lies are often used to avoid difficult situations or conversations
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Epica, Paolo
ive been listening the hole album for 3 days in a row while painting, still loving it. You can check my art at paoloparedes_tattart on instagram
MrSenseofReason
@mwoodall15 haha i love this mine, just listened to submersible earlier today for the first time in ages
Zed Doogy
nice
Brent Hicks
I tripped so hard listening to this last night it was the greatest
Spiritus Maximus
Why am I not surprised. What a sad world we live in where half the population is so weak minded and sad with its life that they need to be stoned out of reality most of the time.
rAndoM doGma
Yikes, I think sir rorschach has some repressed issues that need examining. No one can be that unhappy or unaware. This song is all about reflection, and drugs can definitely help you along that path if life's beaten you down. Not a fix but can certainly open you up to avenues that breed change. Crazy how hateful some people are.
MrSenseofReason
Why did you play it twice? Great song though.
Zak Thomas
bell, hahahhahahahhahhaa
Charlie Bolton
@MrSenseofReason so you dont need to repeat it.
C W
plays twice so annoying