Trapezoid
Scar Symmetry Lyrics


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Research, finding pathways in the seamless web
In black spaces between worlds, a field unknown
Repeat, endless mantras of the stored collective drone
A surface world is what the senses show

But you cannot taste the essence of your soul

Sever all strings to the confined
Forget all that has been
Sever all strings to mortal life
Unveil and see through

With every thought you find a sequence has begun
And when you trust your senses peace of mind will never come

Through false sensory perceptions of the flesh
You paint without colors on a canvas blank
Deceived by the history on which we do bestow
Based on the past we re-enact what's gone

And when all else fails your essence will go on

Sever all strings to the confined
Forget all that has been
Sever all strings to mortal life
Unveil and see through

With every thought you find a sequence has begun
And when you trust your senses peace of mind will never come
All that's been said and done is open to perceive
In any way desired now behold, conflict is gone

Whatever you find is never the truth
Unless it doesn't die as time goes by
Whatever you find, you just have to wait
All things found will in time be gone

Sever all strings to the confined
Forget all that has been
Sever all strings to mortal life
Unveil and see through

With every thought you find a sequence has begun
And when you trust your senses peace of mind will never come




All that's been said and done is open to perceive
In any way desired now behold, conflict is gone

Overall Meaning

The song Trapezoid by Scar Symmetry is a philosophical exploration of the nature of human perception and the limitations that this imposes on our ability to perceive reality. The opening lines of the song suggest that human consciousness is engaged in a process of constant searching and discovery, seeking out pathways in the "seamless web" of existence that lies beyond the limited scope of our senses. However, this search is hampered by the fact that we are confined to a surface world that is defined and circumscribed by what we can see, hear, touch, taste and smell, and our "endless mantras" of repetitive thought patterns prevent us from seeing beyond this surface reality.


The lyrics argue that to truly see beyond the limitations of the senses and find the "essence of your soul", one must "sever all strings to the confined" and forget all that has been learned through sensory perceptions. By doing so, we can "unveil and see through" to a reality that lies beyond the surface level of existence. The song suggests that every thought we have is the beginning of a new sequence of thought, and that trusting in our senses can never bring peace of mind because it is a flawed and limited way of perceiving reality.


Overall, the song speaks to the human desire to find meaning and purpose in existence, and suggests that this can only be achieved by looking beyond the surface-level sensory perceptions that define our everyday reality.


Line by Line Meaning

Research, finding pathways in the seamless web
Exploring and discovering new ways of thinking and understanding the interconnectedness of everything


In black spaces between worlds, a field unknown
The mysteries and unknown aspects of the universe that exist in the spaces we have yet to explore


Repeat, endless mantras of the stored collective drone
The repetitive nature of societal norms and expectations that often lead to complacency and a lack of critical thinking


A surface world is what the senses show
The limited perspective that can be gained through our physical senses


But you cannot taste the essence of your soul
The intangible qualities and aspects of our being that cannot be experienced through physical senses


Sever all strings to the confined
Breaking free from limitations and constraints


Forget all that has been
Letting go of the past and old ways of thinking


Sever all strings to mortal life
Recognizing the impermanence of physical existence and focusing on the eternal aspects of being


Unveil and see through
Gaining a deeper understanding of reality and seeing beyond surface-level perspectives


With every thought you find a sequence has begun
The interconnected nature of thoughts and how they shape our reality


And when you trust your senses peace of mind will never come
The limitations of physical senses and how they can often lead to mental unrest and lack of peace


Through false sensory perceptions of the flesh
The ways in which our physical senses can deceive us and distort reality


You paint without colors on a canvas blank
The limitations of physical reality and how they can restrict creativity and expression


Deceived by the history on which we do bestow
The ways in which the past can influence and shape our present perceptions and beliefs


Based on the past we re-enact what's gone
How patterns from the past often repeat themselves in the present


And when all else fails your essence will go on
The eternal nature of the self and how it will persist beyond physical death


Whatever you find is never the truth
The subjective nature of truth and how it is constantly evolving


Unless it doesn't die as time goes by
Truths that are eternal and persist over time


Whatever you find, you just have to wait
The transient nature of truth and the need for patience in discovering it


All things found will in time be gone
The impermanence of physical reality and how all things eventually pass away


All that's been said and done is open to perceive
The need to approach everything with an open mind and challenge preconceived notions


In any way desired now behold, conflict is gone
The potential for conflict to be resolved through a shift in perspective and greater understanding




Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN GUNNAR AELVESTAM, HENRIK CARL OHLSSON, JONAS PER KJELLGREN, KENNETH PER ERIK SEIL, PER FREDRIK NILSSON

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