Society
Red Cell Lyrics


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You lay in your bed, try to look as dead as possible
you and your mask try wash of the dirt with sin
you have one friend, a misery rope
surrond your neck, always talk about hope

you do your dance, and death inhale your voice
you take your pills, and can't tell no wrong from right
Afraid of sleep, you don't know who's watching you
you wake in fear; please kill the ghost with me
you don't know - what's dream and what's reality?
you consentrate - don't fall into insanity

one million keys
to open your doors
one million scars
to cover your holes

a million codes
to open your doors
a million names
to cover your floors

you always find, that everything is not enough
death cabaret, society in your head
the silent scream, the panic strikes at peak
your friendly gun, son of the shiny path





you don't know - what's you and what's your fantasy?
try to remain, don't fall into insanity

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Red Cell's song Society convey a message about the negative impact that society can have on an individual's mental health. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a person struggling to cope with the pressures of life. The first few lines describe a person lying in bed, trying to look dead, as if they have given up on life. They wear a "mask" to wash off the dirt of their sins, but it doesn't seem to be working. The person only has one friend, and that is a "misery rope" that they hang around their neck. They talk about hope, but it's clear that they don't have much of it.


The person tries to distract themselves by doing a dance, but death is always lurking in the background. They take pills to help them cope, but those pills only make it harder for them to distinguish between right and wrong. They are afraid to sleep, not knowing who is watching them. When they wake up, they are gripped by fear and want to kill the ghosts that haunt them. The person can't tell what is real and what is a dream. They concentrate on not falling into insanity.


The lyrics mention a million keys, scars, and codes that open doors and cover holes and floors. These lines suggest that the person has tried everything to escape their troubles, but nothing has worked. They feel like everything is not enough. The person is trapped in a "death cabaret" that is the society in their head. They experience a "silent scream" and panic that reaches its peak. They see a gun as a friendly option, an ally of the "shiny path." This line can be interpreted as a suicide reference.


Overall, Society is a song that deals with themes of despair, anxiety, and depression. The lyrics show how some people can feel overwhelmed by society's pressures and expectations, leading them to the point where they can't tell what is real or not anymore. The song encourages people to remain strong and not fall into insanity. It is a powerful message that will resonate with anyone who has battled mental illness.


Line by Line Meaning

You lay in your bed, try to look as dead as possible
You lay very still, pretending to be dead, hoping to escape from your burdens.


you and your mask try wash of the dirt with sin
You and your fake persona take refuge in immoral activities to absolve yourself of guilt.


you have one friend, a misery rope
Suicidal thoughts are the only companionship you have left.


surround your neck, always talk about hope
The rope on your neck is a constant reminder that you should continue hoping for a better future.


you do your dance, and death inhale your voice
You engage in an intricate dance with mortality, and your actions reflect your acceptance of death.


you take your pills, and can't tell no wrong from right
The medication you consume makes it hard for you to differentiate between right and wrong.


Afraid of sleep, you don't know who's watching you
You dread going to sleep as you fear someone or something might be keeping a watchful eye on you.


you wake in fear; please kill the ghost with me
The fear that grips you when you wake up is so intense that you wish for someone to kill the ghost that haunts you.


you don't know - what's dream and what's reality?
You are often left confused about what is real and what you only dreamed up.


you concentrate - don't fall into insanity
You try hard to concentrate and stay sane amidst all the chaos that surrounds you.


one million keys to open your doors
There are countless ways and paths to freedom that you have tried, but nothing seems to work.


one million scars to cover your holes
You resort to inflicting self-harm to numb yourself from the pain that life has dealt you.


a million codes to open your doors
You have tried every possible solution, but nothing ever gets you out of your situation.


a million names to cover your floors
You have worn many different masks over the years, making it hard to tell which one is the real you.


you always find, that everything is not enough
No matter what you do or how hard you try, it always seems like it falls short.


death cabaret, society in your head
Death and intoxication have become your fleeting source of satisfaction, that haunt your thoughts relentlessly.


the silent scream, the panic strikes at peak
You are perpetually screaming out for help inside, but no one seems to hear you, and you are often gripped with paralyzing panic.


your friendly gun, son of the shiny path
Death is the only friend that remains loyal to you, regardless of how bleak the path ahead.


you don't know - what's you and what's your fantasy?
You have lost yourself in your own thoughts to the extent that you struggle to determine what is reality and what is mere fantasy.


try to remain, don't fall into insanity
You make a conscious effort to stay in your senses and avoid falling further into the abyss of insanity.




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