Paradox
Prolong The Agony Lyrics
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Now our faults
Are clear as day
Drop the persona, it's so fake
So vain
Shame on you
Search yourself
Change
Afraid. You are
Fraught by lies
Bound by slurs. Cursed
Misled by fools so blind. To see.
Drowned. And left to lie in wait
Dissolve
Don't let go!
We disconnect ourselves and
Escape to the paradox that we deny
Enclosed by phony company
With every waking thought we bleed them dry
Take your life and carve away
All that keeps our minds at bay
Drop this ignorance, it isn't bliss
We disconnect ourselves
and try to escape the truth of our faults and mistakes, but they become painfully clear to us. The song "Paradox" by Prolong The Agony highlights the need to discard the façade we put up to impress others and search within ourselves to make changes to end the cycle of deceit and self-destruction. The lyrics convey a strong message of breaking free from the lies and negativity that surround us, urging us to recognize the futility of living a fake and selfish life.
The first stanza is a call to shed off the false persona that we present to the world, which is essentially just a mask to hide our real selves. It is a warning that pretending to be something we're not is an exercise in vanity and serves no purpose beyond fooling ourselves. The second stanza highlights the struggles we face when dealing with the negative influences around us - the lies, accusations, and prejudices of others that can sway us down the wrong path. The chorus emphasizes the need to move away from negative influences and strive towards self-improvement, recognizing that true happiness lies within us and cannot be found by seeking validation from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Plain as ghosts
Our flaws that we try to hide are now obvious and can't be ignored, just like ghosts that are transparent.
Now our faults
We can no longer hide our shortcomings and faults.
Are clear as day
The faults that we have are as visible as the sun in broad daylight.
Drop the persona, it's so fake
Stop pretending to be someone you're not, as it's fake and not authentic.
So vain
Our excessive pride and self-importance are meaningless and only bring us down.
Shame on you
You should feel ashamed of your behavior and the way you treat others.
Search yourself
Take a closer look at yourself, your actions, and your motivations.
Change
It's time to make changes in your life and become a better person.
End this bullshit
Stop engaging in negative and destructive behavior that doesn't benefit anyone.
Afraid. You are
You are scared of facing the truth and taking responsibility for your actions.
Fraught by lies
You are weighed down by the lies you've told yourself and others.
Bound by slurs. Cursed
You are held back by the negative words and insults that others have used against you, which feels like a curse.
Misled by fools so blind. To see.
You have been misled by people who are foolish and ignorant and can't see the truth clearly.
Drowned. And left to lie in wait
You feel overwhelmed and suffocated, left alone to wait for something to change.
Dissolve
Let go of the negative thoughts and feelings that are holding you back.
Don't let go!
Hold on tight to your desire for change and don't give up.
We disconnect ourselves and
We intentionally distance ourselves and avoid facing the problems in our lives.
Escape to the paradox that we deny
We try to find refuge in the contradictions and paradoxes that we deny in our lives.
Enclosed by phony company
We surround ourselves with people who are fake and insincere.
With every waking thought we bleed them dry
We drain the energy and positivity of the people around us with our constant negative thoughts and behavior.
Take your life and carve away
You should take control of your life and remove everything that is holding you back.
All that keeps our minds at bay
Anything that prevents us from dealing with the problems and challenges we face.
Drop this ignorance, it isn't bliss
Stop ignoring the truth because it can only make things worse, and it won't bring you any happiness.
Contributed by Alexandra K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.