Siamese Cell
Red Cell Lyrics

The opening line of Red Cell's "Siamese Cell" is not only arresting, but it sets the tone for the cynical and self-deprecating tone of the song. The song seems to be about a person who simultaneously embodies seemingly opposing forces: they are both the medicine that heals, and the chemical fuck that destroys. They are a parody of their own inequality, suggesting that they are their own worst enemy, but also indicating that they are aware of their own shortcomings. The image of a feverish sky upon a sterilized heartbeat is both surreal and unsettling- it suggests that despite all attempts at control, chaos still reigns beneath the surface. The person being described is a two-faced infection- one that both destroys and perfects.

Later in the song, the lyrics take a darker turn. The singer implores themselves not to talk, not to turn, not to try so much. They admonish themselves not to fear or stare, and to say as little as possible. The final line of the song is particularly jarring- "I'll rape my sleep tonight." This combines the image of sleep as a precious and vulnerable state with the violent and horrific act of rape. The overall impression is of a person who is deeply unhappy with themselves and detached from the world around them. They are both the perpetrator and the victim of their own emotional turmoil.