Reflection
Psycrence Lyrics
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Pure madness in his eyes
Cold steel piercing through me
Memories frozen in time
Absorbed by the reflection
Eternally confined within
Release the fear
I try to stay awake
Help myself towards the light
But the darkness is too strong
I'm giving up the fight
I quietly disappear
A scarred entity remains
And hides behind my empty face
The prey stands before me
Stares straight into my eyes
It still cannot see me
I feed the blinding rage with fear
And reach for redemption
But each time slips through me
A world filled with decay
Where time exists no more
A sad reflection of the past
Where I stay awake forever
The lyrics of "Reflection" by Psycrence convey the feeling of being trapped within one's own trauma, unable to move on from the memories that haunt them. The opening lines describe a violent encounter, leaving the singer scarred and haunted by the traumatic experience. The singer seems to be struggling to process and overcome the pain, as illustrated by the lines "I try to stay awake, help myself towards the light, but the darkness is too strong, I'm giving up the fight." The sense of being trapped is reinforced by the repeated reference to memories frozen in time and being confined within oneself. The singer feels invisible, unable to be seen or understood by others despite the lingering pain they feel.
The last lines of the song speak to the idea of being stuck in a world of decay, unable to move on from the past. The picture painted is bleak, suggesting that redemption or escape may be impossible. The use of the word "reflection" seems to be both literal and metaphorical, as the singer is both trapped within their own memories and haunted by their own reflection. The themes of trauma, fear, and the struggle to overcome one's own pain are all present in this haunting song.
Line by Line Meaning
Last thing I remember
The memory that stands out the most is the last one in which an event takes place.
Pure madness in his eyes
The person had a look of insane behavior in their eyes.
Cold steel piercing through me
The feeling of a sharp, cold and hard object entering the body is felt.
Memories frozen in time
Past experiences are vividly remembered but can no longer be changed.
Absorbed by the reflection
The individual's focus is shifted towards their own characteristics, traits or ideas.
Eternally confined within
The person is forever trapped in their own thoughts or situation.
Share the pain with me
The person is asking for someone to feel the same level of pain that they are experiencing.
Release the fear
The person is asking for help to overcome their fear.
I try to stay awake
Efforts to remain aware and aware of one's surroundings are being made.
Help myself towards the light
Seeking a way out of a dark and depressive state of mind or situation.
But the darkness is too strong
The negative emotions or external factors that lead to the individual's suffering are too overpowering.
I'm giving up the fight
The individual is no longer able to deal with the situation and resigns themselves to their fate.
I quietly disappear
The person fades away without making a sound or fuss.
A scarred entity remains
The individual is still traumatized by the situation or event.
And hides behind my empty face
The state of feeling numb and emotionless is openly displayed on their face.
The prey stands before me
The victim is right in front of the person or in very close proximity.
Stares straight into my eyes
The person is staring at the individual with a steady and unwavering gaze.
It still cannot see me
Even though they are in close proximity, the individual is not able to relate to them or understand their emotions.
I feed the blinding rage with fear
The individual is using their own fear to fuel their anger.
And reach for redemption
Trying to find a way of self-correction, rehabilitation or forgiveness.
But each time slips through me
Despite their efforts to improve, the individual keeps failing and is not able to get away from the negative feelings or past events.
A world filled with decay
Everything around the person is in a state of decay, hopelessness, and despair.
Where time exists no more
A place where time seems to be in perpetual stillness with no signs of proper movement.
A sad reflection of the past
A place that represents the sadness and melancholy of the past.
Where I stay awake forever
The state of never achieving peace and tranquility forever continues.
Writer(s): kimon zeliotis
Contributed by Declan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alxtnt57
Unfricken believable ...just absolutely a group that has an arrangement and lyrical ability that reaches me....great great song' that closely relates to my situations in life....got my inner self awakened..thse acoustic breakdown floored my emotions .....lost my mom in june and i needed this,,,Thanknyou my Greek brother and friend John Hatzakis for this discovery
@Platnuu
The actual best solo I have heard in any metal song. I always come back to this song just to listen to it again.
@overlandjay2266
Absolutely blown away by this album. Just one incredible song after another. If I had to choose a favorite though, it would probably be this one. It's just an amalgamation of everything that makes you guys great. Incredible songwriting, vocals, musicianship, you name it - you guys have it. I love the way it just naturally flows, without ever feeling forced, building up that amazing solo. This album gives me that same feelings that I get when I listen to Iron Maiden. Can't wait to see what you guys do in the future. The next album cannot come soon enough!
@psycrence
Thank you overlandjay, we're extremely flattered by your kind words :) Glad you enjoyed our music!
@danielsanches1870
I found out about Psycrence after listening to the Caught Somewhere in Time cover song. After listening to that song I knew that there was a pretty serious band behind it. Then, I did a search in Itunes and found A Frail Deception. This is not just a serious band but probably the best prog metal band of the last few years. I can't stop listening to this album. I've been playing the guitar for over 25 years and, of course, have a tendency to search for new guitarists in the genre. Let me say, the overall guitar work in the album is absolutely original. You've got one more loyal fan. Fantastic job! Please, keep writing fatastic songs and making great music.
@psycrence
Ηey Daniel, thank you so much for your extremely kind words! Much appreciated :)
@alensezz4372
Please create another album. This album is too beautiful to not be continued in some way
@positivechange2000
The whole album shreds but this one I especially love. This is on my "hiking" playlist. The heavy parts keep me pushing forward down the trail and yet, during the slower part I always stop and take a look around to enjoy the nature on the trail. May not have anything to do with the real meaning of the song - but that's what it means to me!!
@prgmtlman7533
Good stuff, on my must buy list
@MetalMusicFromAcrossTheWorldYT
This band means life!! This album has helped through a lot of dark times within my life these last couple years. I find comfort and a sense of believing in new beginnings when I listen to this band!