Fantasia
Schwein Lyrics

The lyrics of Schwein's song, "Fantasia," describe the singer's realization of the true nature of fantasy. In the first verse, the singer observes the empty streets on a Wednesday while the garbagemen try to restore order to the city. It is only after a while that he grasps the meaning of fantasy - it is an article that one dons for carnival but wears all their life. The wearer uses it to greet others and hide their true selves behind a facade of pleasantries. The chorus expresses the singer's reaction to this: he tore off his fantasy and burned the warranty, laughing at himself all the while. He feels free now, without the shackles of a false persona. In the second verse, the singer embodies Pierrot, dancing in sorrow as he is dying in his love. He sees you (the listener) laughing at him, and it brings him joy.

The song "Fantasia" is a commentary on the masks that people wear in social situations. By analyzing the lyrics, one can see that the singer is aware of the social niceties that people engage in, and how they hide behind them. While this behavior is seen as normal and expected, it ultimately leads to a fragmentation of the self. By taking off his mask and revealing his true self, the singer is expressing his freedom and individuality.