2) Early music ensemble founded in Belgrade, Serbia in 1969.
House Of Mirrors
Renesans Lyrics
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Desensitized, what is it for?
Was it good intention?
It's all a matter of perception
I'm beaten down and torn and sworn to secrecy
The sun in the sky, incentivized
Don't even try to belittle me
Pupils lying vacant
Your demeanor, always doubtful
Misguided in droves, you lead them through the fog
Well you should have known better than to get too close to me
Before I explode
See for yourself and listen
Cast out from the outside looking in
A change of heart brings new perspective
You can't deny the pieces fit
Face facts about the world you're living in
There's really nothing here to stay for
But can you will yourself to leave it?
Eyes bled dry by patchwork people
Secrets lie just under the skin
Paint my self portrait with a dagger just to get to them
Pacing back and forth, lock the doors
On this house of mirrors
Surrender to the dark, it's so much easier
See for yourself and listen
Cast out from the outside looking in
A change of heart brings new perspective
You can't deny the pieces fit
Face facts about the world you're living in
There's really nothing here to stay for
But can you will yourself to leave it?
This heartbeat starts to slow
This experiment, a testament to tragedy
I won't empathize, nowhere to hide
No, you won't get my sympathy
Hell itself now frozen over
And we didn't learn anything
We didn't learn anything
We didn't learn anything
The song House of Mirrors by Renesans seems to be about the struggle for control and the different perspectives that come with it. The first few lines ask why do we even try to control anything, and if it's really worth it. The song then questions if the intention was ever good, and how it's all a matter of perception. The next verse describes someone who's beaten down, possibly by the same person they were trying to control, and how their opponent's reactions remain doubtful. The chorus urges the listener to see for themselves and listen, to face the facts about the world around them, and try to leave it. The next verse describes eyes bled dry by patchwork people and secrets that lie just under the skin, painting a self-portrait with a dagger to get to them. The bridge talks about how this experiment is a testament to tragedy, and how the singer won't give any sympathy to their opponent since there's nowhere to hide. The song ends with the haunting line, "Hell itself now frozen over, and we didn't learn anything."
The song seems to talk about how control often leads to misguided intentions and how it's important to have a change of heart and perspective. It seems to encourage the listener to face the truth about the world they live in and to try to find the strength to leave it if necessary. The imagery of a "house of mirrors" and "patchwork people" paints a picture of a distorted reality, where things aren't always as they seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do we try to take control
Why do we attempt to have power?
Desensitized, what is it for?
Why do you numb yourself? What purpose does it serve?
Was it good intention?
Did you have pure motives?
It's all a matter of perception
How you interpret it is subjective
I'm beaten down and torn and sworn to secrecy
I am exhausted, broken, and obligated to silence
The sun in the sky, incentivized
The daylight is motivated or encouraged
Don't even try to belittle me
Do not attempt to make me feel small or worthless
Burning down the fuse of an uneven exchange
Destroying a lopsided transaction
Pupils lying vacant
Eyes that look empty or emotionless
Your demeanor, always doubtful
Your attitude frequently skeptical
Misguided in droves, you lead them through the fog
A group of people, misguided and in a stupor, are being led by you through obscurity
Well you should have known better than to get too close to me
It would have been prudent for you to avoid proximity to me
Before I explode
I am very near my breaking point
See for yourself and listen
Observe and be attentive
Cast out from the outside looking in
Excluded from the inside of the situation
A change of heart brings new perspective
Altering one's attitude can result in a fresh point of view
You can't deny the pieces fit
You cannot dispute that the parts match
Face facts about the world you're living in
Accept the reality of your environment
There's really nothing here to stay for
There is nothing worth staying for in this location
But can you will yourself to leave it?
Do you have the strength to make yourself depart from it?
Eyes bled dry by patchwork people
Emotionally drained by makeshift individuals
Secrets lie just under the skin
Hidden confidences rest very near the surface
Paint my self portrait with a dagger just to get to them
Expressing my deepest feelings with boldness to attain my ambitions
Pacing back and forth, lock the doors
Walking back and forth while ensuring the entrances are secure
On this house of mirrors
In this perplexing place of reflection
Surrender to the dark, it's so much easier
Submitting to the gloom is the path of least resistance
This heartbeat starts to slow
The pulse begins to decelerate
This experiment, a testament to tragedy
This trial is an example of calamity
I won't empathize, nowhere to hide
I won't sympathize, there is no way to escape
No, you won't get my sympathy
I won't pity you
Hell itself now frozen over
Even an impossible occurrence has happened
And we didn't learn anything
And we failed to acquire any knowledge
We didn't learn anything
We didn't gain any insights
We didn't learn anything
We didn't learn a thing
Contributed by Lila B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jasonhake5502
This is what happens when you give an amazing vocalist an amazing band
@josephsantus881
This is an exceptional song, the vocals are masterful and the arrangement is unparalleled. Fantastic job guys...
@user-vy9bb5ew6c
saw this on ig reels and i just had to stream 😩
@ExtremeVocalInstitute
Hell yeah! Glad you found it!
@marc_hm432
Hahaha same here 🤟🏼
@davidcanada1927
Damn dude those were some extreme vocals.
@ExtremeVocalInstitute
Thanks so much! 😁
@jackc9175
Homie’s vocals are just too damn good, instrumentals are aiight.
@crowndarza5982
Found that song by seeing your short on vocal distortions, absolutely underrated!! 🔥🔥🔥
@andrewanthony7728
Saw this on Instagram and once I heard the “blegh” I had to find the full song now I’m addicted !