Line-up: Jens Carlsson (Vocals), Fredrik Hedström (Bass), Emil Norberg
(Lead guitar), Efraim Juntunen (Drums) and Daniel Sundbom (Rythm guitar).
Masquerade
Persuader Lyrics
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I pinch my skin, not sure that I'm awake or dead
Emotions carved in stone we are
Sons of the morning, daughters of the day
Buried and fading
No more charades
Love
Another day to spend in silence
Another way to do you wrong
So many open wounds that're never gonna heal
This is the time, the place, the hour
Set me free
Sanity reformation, the shape I can't resist
I close the door and open up the next
I'm crawling back to nothing
In hell I'm doing you right, wicked and cold
The break of dawn relieves demise
No more charades
Love
A masquerade
Another day to spend in silence
Another way to do you wrong
So many open wounds that're never gonna heal
This is the time, the place, the hour
Set me free
Falling illusions
A dream I can't forget
Remembrance not enough
I'll end it here right now
Let's have some Armageddon
The ashes of what once was
Brings the torment to enslave
Another day to spend in silence
Another way to do you wrong
So many open wounds that're never gonna heal
This is the time, the place, the hour
Set me free
The song "Masquerade" by Swedish power metal band Persuader, portrays a sense of frustration and helplessness towards relationships. The lyrics suggest that the singer is stuck in a cycle of emotional pain and is unable to move on. The opening lines express how time seems to be passing without any progress or change, leaving the singer feeling uncertain if they are even alive or dead. The line "Emotions carved in stone we are" emphasizes the idea of being unable to break free from the emotional pain that they are trapped in. The reference to being "Sons of the morning, daughters of the day" alludes to a Biblical verse from 1 Thessalonians that describes believers as being "not of the night nor of darkness." However, in this context, it seems to suggest that the singer feels lost and uncertain of their faith.
The chorus "No more charades, love, a masquerade" reflects the idea that the singer is tired of pretending and hiding their feelings. They want to break free from the cycle of emotional pain and be true to themselves. The lines "Another day to spend in silence, another way to do you wrong" and "So many open wounds that're never gonna heal" signify the difficulty of moving on from past relationships and the impact it has on the singer's mental state. The line "Sanity reformation, the shape I can't resist" indicates that the singer struggles to maintain mental stability amidst their emotional turmoil.
The bridge "Falling illusions, a dream I can't forget, remembrance not enough, I'll end it here right now, let's have some Armageddon," suggests that the singer has reached a breaking point and may be contemplating suicide. The phrase "Armageddon" alludes to the end of the world and could signify the singer's desire to end their emotional pain by ending their life.
Line by Line Meaning
As the hours are turning into days
Time passes by without any significant change or progress.
I pinch my skin, not sure that I'm awake or dead
Uncertainty and confusion about one's own existence and reality.
Emotions carved in stone we are
Emotions can harden us and make us inflexible, unable to adapt or change.
Sons of the morning, daughters of the day
Humans, who are born to live and thrive in the light and warmth of the sun.
Buried and fading
Slowly losing one's sense of self and identity with time.
No more charades
No more deception or pretense, be honest and genuine.
Love
True love is unconditional, sincere, and selfless.
A masquerade
False pretense, a disguise, or a sham aimed at hiding one's true intentions.
Another day to spend in silence
An uneventful and unfulfilling day, with no communication or connection to others.
Another way to do you wrong
Continuing to hurt or betray someone, despite knowing that it's wrong.
So many open wounds that're never gonna heal
The past traumas, hurts and pains that continue to affect and haunt us.
This is the time, the place, the hour
It's this moment, this situation, that presents the opportunity for change, growth or transformation.
Set me free
Liberate me from my own demons, fears or limitations.
Sanity reformation, the shape I can't resist
Struggle to change oneself, while facing the challenge of mental health issues or disorders.
I close the door and open up the next
Bring closure to the past, and embrace the future with open-mindedness and positivity.
I'm crawling back to nothing
Failure to make progress or achieve any notable change, returning to old habits or patterns.
In hell I'm doing you right, wicked and cold
One's own self-destructive tendencies or dark thoughts, that can hurt someone else in spite of our best intentions.
The break of dawn relieves demise
New beginning or fresh start, following a period of struggle, suffering or pain.
Falling illusions
Losing hope, trust, or faith in oneself or others.
A dream I can't forget
Longing for something that can't be achieved, or holding onto a memory that can never be relived.
Remembrance not enough
Memories can only offer solace to a certain extent, they can't replace living in the present and creating new experiences.
I'll end it here right now
Taking action to cut ties with someone or something that might be toxic or harmful to one's own well-being.
Let's have some Armageddon
Facing challenges head-on, even if that means confronting a difficult, catastrophic event.
The ashes of what once was
All that remains of a past, once-promising future, is a lifeless, charred memory.
Brings the torment to enslave
Repeatedly reliving past traumas or failures can emotionally enslave oneself, trapping one's soul in a state of permanent torment.
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