Rorschach Test formed in Denver, Colorado, and later relocated to Seattle where they were signed to the now defunct label Slip Disc Records out of Chicago, Illinois. They endured a successful career during Seattle's lively music scene in the 90's. They toured North America playing shows with the likes of Korn, Type O Negative, Genitorturers, Queensrÿche.
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Song for the Other Me
Rorschach Test Lyrics
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A shadow of the other me
Old words and feelings that I felt
A mother's scorn and an angry father's belt
That killed love, killed
Love killed the other me
Killed love, killed Love killed the other me
"This hurts me much more than it ever will hurt you"
The voice still echoes in my head
"We only do these things to show you that we love you"
You kept on loving 'til the other me was good and dead
Killed love, killed
Love killed the other me
Killed love, killed
Love killed the other me
Even though he's not here,
I can still sense his fear
The other me is dead
By all the words you said
Things like
"Boy, you'll never learn,
Boy, you'll never learn,
Touch the glowing stove that burns,
But still you never learn"
Like the chiild, I saw the flame
And touched the fire and felt the pain
I won't get tricked again I won't get fooled again
I'll never feel again,
'Cause you murdered
You murdered my heart for me
You murdered the other me
You murdered my heart for me
You murdered the other me
You murdered my heart for me
You murdered the other me
The lyrics to "Song for the Other Me" by Rorschach Test convey deep emotions and struggle with past traumas. The singer describes a part of themselves that was destroyed by their parents' actions. The opening lines suggest that the singer can still visualize this other version of themselves in their mind. This other person is defined by their past experiences: "Old words and feelings that I felt / A mother's scorn and an angry father's belt." It is clear that the singer identifies the cause of the other version of themselves' destruction as a lack of love - "Killed love, killed / Love killed the other me."
The second stanza references the classic parental excuse: "This hurts me much more than it ever will hurt you" before going on to explain that their destructive behavior was motivated by love. This excuse is now rejected by the singer who sees it for what it is - "You kept on loving 'til the other me was good and dead." This last line is particularly poignant as it reveals that the love itself was what killed the other version of themselves.
The final stanza contains a powerful repetition of the phrase "you murdered my heart for me," suggesting that the singer believes their parents' actions have irreparably damaged their ability to love and connect with others. The lines "Touch the glowing stove that burns, / But still you never learn" suggests that the singer sees their past experiences as something that has taught them a painful lesson but has also made them stronger.
Overall, "Song for the Other Me" is a moving and powerful exploration of the impact of childhood trauma on the adult psyche. The use of metaphor and repetition create a sense of sadness and defeat that is felt throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I close my eyes and see
Sometimes I visualize
A shadow of the other me
An image of a different version of myself
Old words and feelings that I felt
Past emotions and memories that linger
A mother's scorn and an angry father's belt
Negative experiences from parental figures
That killed love, killed
Those experiences destroyed love
Love killed the other me
Love was the cause of the other version of myself dying
"This hurts me much more than it ever will hurt you"
A statement often said during punishment
The voice still echoes in my head
The memory of those words remains
"We only do these things to show you that we love you"
Another common phrase used during punishment
You kept on loving 'til the other me was good and dead
Love persisted until it destroyed the other version of myself
Even though he's not here,
Despite the other version of myself no longer existing
I can still sense his fear
There are lasting effects from those negative experiences
By all the words you said
Due to the hurtful things that were said
Things like
Phrases such as:
"Boy, you'll never learn,
You'll never understand
Touch the glowing stove that burns,
Taking risks despite potential consequences
But still you never learn"
Failing to learn from mistakes
Like the child, I saw the flame
Similar to a child's curiosity with fire
And touched the fire and felt the pain
Experienced negative consequences
I won't get tricked again
Won't be fooled twice
I won't get fooled again
Won't be deceived again
I'll never feel again,
Will no longer experience emotions
'Cause you murdered
Because you killed
You murdered my heart for me
You destroyed my ability to love
You murdered the other me
You destroyed the other version of myself
You murdered my heart for me
You destroyed my ability to love
You murdered the other me
You destroyed the other version of myself
You murdered my heart for me
You destroyed my ability to love
You murdered the other me
You destroyed the other version of myself
Contributed by Vivian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Razzidude
Im there with u brother..
@brandonobaza8610
Sometimes I close my eyes and see
A shadow of the other me
Old words and feelings that I've felt
A mother's scorn and an angry father's belt
That killed
Love
Killed
Love killed the other me
Killed
Love
Killed
Love killed the other me
This hurts me much more than it ever will hurt you
The voice still echoes in my head.
We only do these things to show you that we love you
You kept on loving 'til the other me was good and dead
Killed
Love
Killed
Love killed the other me
Killed
Love
Killed
Love killed the other me
Even though he's not here
I can still sense his fear
The other me is dead
By all the words you said
Things like "boy, you'll never learn
Boy, you'll never learn.
Touch the glowing stove that burns,
But still, you never learn."
Like the child, I saw the flame
And touched the fire, and felt the pain.
I won't get tricked again
I won't get fooled again.
I'll never feel again,
'Cause you murdered,
You murdered my heart for me (x2)
You murdered the other me.
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
The story of my life This song is...
@Razzidude
Im there with u man
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
@@Razzidude Living with certain shit sucks....it can either/both build strength of character or tear you down over time.
This entire album and the band, are pretty underrated and almost unknown. It's a serious life trip, From Elvis to Elvis.