INSOMNIA
Rotten Sound Lyrics


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Grief has been faced
Blood should have been tasted
Feelings were embraced...
When we awakened

For how long...
Have we been framed in a shell?
For how long?
The stopped time around us shall tell !

The sleep was slept
All sorrows were kept
Cries were wept
Still sensing the depth

For how long
Have we been framed in a shell?
For how long?
The stopped time around us shall tell !

Embodiment of fear
Suddenly so clear
Entombment by tears...
During these years

For how long
Have we been framed in a shell?




For how long?
The stopped time around us shall tell !

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rotten Sound's song Insomnia describe a feeling of being trapped in a shell, unable to escape from the grief, sorrow, and fear that have been experienced. The lyrics refer to the idea that there is a time frame that frames us in a shell, ultimately hinting at the finality of life.


The first verse of the song mentions grief being faced and blood that should have been tasted, possibly referring to a loss experienced by the singer. The lyrics suggest that the character has embraced their feelings and experienced them fully. The line "when we awakened" could signify the awakening that comes from facing difficult emotions.


The chorus repeats the lines "for how long have we been framed in a shell?" and "the stopped time around us shall tell!" likely referring to the feeling of being trapped and the inability to move on from the past. The second verse continues the theme of keeping sorrows to oneself and experiencing the depth of emotions. The embodiment of fear and entombment by tears suggest that the character has been unable to break free from their emotions and that they continue to consume them.


Overall, the lyrics of Insomnia describe a state of emotional stagnation that is difficult to escape. The song seems to be a commentary on the fragility of life and the need to embrace emotions while one can.


Line by Line Meaning

Grief has been faced
We have experienced deep sorrow and pain


Blood should have been tasted
We should have experienced violence and aggression


Feelings were embraced...
We allowed ourselves to feel and express our emotions


When we awakened
When we became aware of our situation


For how long...
How much time has passed


Have we been framed in a shell?
Have we been trapped in our own pain and trauma?


The stopped time around us shall tell !
Our inability to move forward is a clear indication of how long we have been struggling


The sleep was slept
We have tried to escape our pain through sleep


All sorrows were kept
We have not been able to fully process and release our pain


Cries were wept
We have expressed our pain through tears


Still sensing the depth
We still feel the weight of our pain and trauma


Embodiment of fear
Our fear has become a part of us and is deeply ingrained


Suddenly so clear
Our fears have become more evident and present in our lives


Entombment by tears...
Our pain and sorrow has consumed us


During these years
We have been struggling for a long time




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Written by: MATTHEW KELLY SHARP

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