Although Phathom is no longer making music, their legacy lives on, and their music continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world. The band released three full-length albums - a self-titled debut in 2006, Zombie Love in 2007 and The New Piracy in 2011 - and three EPs, including Destroy the World Before Bedtime in 2002, The Halo Effect in 2003, and Tunnel Vision in 2007.
Phathom stayed true to their independent roots and believed in a DIY philosophy, never receiving major label support. They toured with popular acts such as Avenged Sevenfold, Strung Out, No Use For a Name, Unwritten Law, and Authority Zero, and participated in the Vans Warped Tour from 2006 to 2008. Even though the band members have moved on, their music remains a testament to their passion and talent.
Nameless Reveries
Phathom Lyrics
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Looking past my own mistakes
I lie awake
Vividly I slip into a world
Behind my eyes
Fills me up with all I need
I remain cold
Cause my blood wont flow
And I
View the world through water
Entomb in this solitude
Ive lock myself
From the inside
And I
Become a ruin
I remain cold
Cause my blood wont flow
Im weak I sleep
Ive lost a feeling
One made
"Nameless Reveries" by Phathom is a song that navigates through the mind of an individual who's engulfed by their own thoughts and emotions. The singer opens with painting a picture of a space and reflects on his past mistakes. The lyrics suggest the singer is unable to sleep and is vividly slipping into a world that's locked behind his eyes. This world provides him with everything he needs and gives him clarity. However, he remains cold and weak because his blood fails to flow through his body. He feels secluded from the world and has locked himself from the inside, becoming his ruin. The singer has lost a feeling as he looks at the world through water, indicating a distorted view of the world.
The lyrics portray the mental struggle of a person who's struggling to connect with the world around them, as well as with themselves. Although they are aware of their issues, they find themselves unable to overcome them, leaving them trapped in their thoughts, and succumbing to their own demise. The song's pace matches the singer's emotions, and the music builds up into a crescendo of emotions, symbolizing the turmoil that's happening within.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine a space
I envision a place beyond my current reality
Looking past my own mistakes
I am reflecting on my past errors and learning from them
I lie awake
I am unable to fall asleep, perhaps due to overthinking
Vividly I slip into a world
My imagination transports me into an alternate reality
Behind my eyes
This world exists within my mind's eye
Fills me up with all I need
The world within my mind provides me with spiritual fulfillment
I remain cold, Cause my blood won't flow, I'm weak inside, I sleep inside
I feel emotionally numb and powerless, which affects my physical well-being and ability to rest peacefully
And I, view the world through water
My emotional state distorts my perception of reality, like looking through water
Entomb in this solitude
I feel trapped in my loneliness
I've locked myself, From the inside
I alone am responsible for my own isolation
And I, become a ruin
My emotional turmoil is damaging to my well-being
I remain cold, Cause my blood won't flow, I'm weak I sleep, I've lost a feeling, One made
My inability to feel fully alive and present outweighs my physical existence
Contributed by Owen G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.