Separated Self
Saliva [gen-thylon] Lyrics
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It's all left up to circumstances, a whole life filled with second chances,
Pounded like nails into my floor.
Everybody hates and everybody dies.
Begin to separate a wound that's full of lies.
Separate yourself, to separated self
Separate yourself, to separated self.
Surely there's a better place for me
A place where I can spend eternity
A place where there is no more pain and there is only sunshine reigning
And there is no one walking on their knees
Everybody hates and everybody dies.
Begin to separate a wound that's full of lies.
Separate yourself, to separated self
Separate yourself, to separated self
My angels they surround me, my dreams they have found me.
My demons they surround me, my angels they have found me (now).
In Saliva's song "Separated Self," the singer questions his place in the afterlife, pondering whether a God would still accept him. The lyrics speak to the idea that life is full of second chances, but it's up to the individual to make the most of them. The metaphorical image of nails pounded into the floor conjures up feelings of being trapped and unable to escape one's past mistakes. The chorus encourages the listener to separate themselves from the negativity and lies that hold them back, and to focus on finding a better place for themselves.
The second verse paints a picture of the singer's ideal afterlife - a place without pain and suffering, where happiness reigns supreme. It's a hopeful message that speaks to the idea that no matter what someone has been through in life, there's always a chance for redemption and a better tomorrow. The final lines of the song suggest that while there may be both demons and angels in someone's life, it's up to them to choose which one to focus on and surround themselves with.
Line by Line Meaning
If there's a God at heaven's door, do you think He wants me anymore?
Questioning whether or not God still loves me
It's all left up to circumstances, a whole life filled with second chances, Pounded like nails into my floor.
My life is a result of the chances given to me, even if it feels like it's weighed down heavily upon me.
Everybody hates and everybody dies.
Death is the great equalizer, and everybody won't have the same acceptance towards one another.
Begin to separate a wound that's full of lies.
Start acknowledging the hurtful truths, and heal the wound that's filled up with lies.
Separate yourself, to separated self
Starting to develop a differing persona/hiding the true self
Surely there's a better place for me A place where I can spend eternity A place where there is no more pain and there is only sunshine reigning And there is no one walking on their knees
Imagining a paradise where there won't be any pain, and everyone lives in comfort and in the light of happiness
My angels they surround me, my dreams they have found me.
My subconscious mind conjures up images of hope and happiness,
My demons they surround me, my angels they have found me (now).
Even though there are demons around me, I am able to recognize and accept positivity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLETTE, CHRISTOPHER JON DABALDO, DAVID A. NOVOTNY, JOSEPH SCOTT SAPPINGTON, PAUL ALLEN CROSBY, WAYNE A. SWINNY
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