Onyx
Scandroid Lyrics


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Fires rise from burning shells of what once used to be
On cobalt streets temptation sparks like electricity
Born of man and of machine, these two worlds hybridize
Truth and lie amplify and rage behind my eyes

Agony, wrong and right, all I see black and white
Calling me, Dark and Light, who's the enemy?
Who's the enemy?

Seen by the unforeseen
The pressure building in between
Can someone help me choose between
The Darkness and the Light?

Can someone help me choose between
The Darkness and the Light?
Darkness and the Light
Seen by the unforeseen
Darkness and the Light
The pressure building in between
Darkness and the Light
Seen by the unforeseen
Darkness and the Light




The pressure building in between
Darkness and the Light

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Scandroid's song "Onyx" create a vivid image of a dystopian future, where broken buildings and abandoned machinery form a stark contrast against the cobalt-colored streets. The singer acknowledges the allure of temptation, which appears in the form of electric sparks. However, they are torn between the two worlds that have emerged from the merging of man and machine. Truth and lies become amplified and escalate into a battle within their own mind.


The chorus emphasizes this inner conflict, with the singer pleading for someone to help them choose between the darkness and the light. The pressure between these two opposing forces becomes unbearable, and they become unsure who the true enemy is. The refrain repeats this internal struggle, as the singer is caught in a constant battle between the two.


The song's lyrics are rich in metaphor and create a vivid, dystopian world in which the singer is trapped in a never-ending struggle. The theme of man and machine merging together hints at the influence of science fiction, a popular cultural genre that explores similar themes.


Line by Line Meaning

Fires rise from burning shells of what once used to be
Destruction engulfs what was once there, leaving only the remnants of smoldering wreckage.


On cobalt streets temptation sparks like electricity
The temptation of opposing forces ignites within the lively streets of the city, electrifying its inhabitants.


Born of man and of machine, these two worlds hybridize
The merging of humanity and technology creates a new hybrid existence.


Truth and lie amplify and rage behind my eyes
The battle between truth and deception intensifies within the artist's mind.


Agony, wrong and right, all I see black and white
The artist can only see the stark contrast between right and wrong, causing agony and confusion.


Calling me, Dark and Light, who's the enemy?
The opposing forces of darkness and light beckon the singer, leaving them questioning who their true enemy is.


Seen by the unforeseen
The singer is aware of things that are usually unnoticed or hidden.


The pressure building in between
Tension is rising between opposing forces.


Can someone help me choose between
The artist needs guidance in choosing a side.


The Darkness and the Light?
The artist is struggling between choosing the forces of darkness or light.


Darkness and the Light
Opposing forces of good and evil.


Seen by the unforeseen
Reiterates that the artist is aware of hidden things.


The pressure building in between
Tension continues to mount between the forces of darkness and light.


Darkness and the Light
Reiterates the opposing forces of good and evil.




Writer(s): Klayton

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@Stormfly

the direction being taken for Scandroid is literally addicting. first Phoenix, now this. more hyped than ever for a Scandroid album

@Yally2077

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@lothric3362

Yally Too fucking true

@xVmbra

This song has one of the most insane breakdowns I've ever seen in synthwave, truly energyzing, may the electric gods bless Scandroid

@ScottDobbs07

Klayton, please never change. Your music is the best thing ever and ESPECIALLY the best thing in new retro wave. Keep unleashing your creativity!

@LycanWolfGaming

literally 30 seconds in the song and already love it lol

Klayton, your one hell of an artist to be able to make a story via music like with Scandroid, Celldweller and Circle of Dust, your music has helped me and pushed me to keep fighting on like Last Night on Earth and New Elysium as well as other songs in Scandroid, keep it up Klay :)

@TheLetterTen

Neo Tokyo vs Old Tokyo! I would love to see a comic or some short stories that flesh out the history of this world you've made.

@UNSCPILOT

I second this idea, absolutely

@imaginarydreamer

^THIS!

@salmanhabib7207

Awesome track

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