<… Read Full Bio ↴Semblant is a Brazilian Gothic Metal band, formed in Curitiba in 2006.
:: Line-up ::
Sergio Mazul – vocals
J. Augusto – keyboards
Mizuho Lin – vocals
Sol Perez – guitars
Juliano Ribeiro – guitars
Thor Sikora – drums
:: Albums ::
2008 - Behold The Real Semblant (demo)
2009 - Sleepless (Single)
2010 - Last Night Of Mortality
2011 - Behind the Mask (EP)
2012 - Throw Back To Hell (Single)
2014 - Lunar Manifesto
2020 - Obscura
2022 - Vermilion Eclipse
INSOMNIA
Semblant Lyrics
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I don't fight
I try to forget the things that are disturbing my mind
I don't lie
I don't cry
but my eyes remain open and time is passing by
I don't pray for anyone
Don't expect anything else,
There is no hope
There is no time
There is no chance of believing that something could be fine
My bad dreams
My own lies
I live inside two worlds, slowly merging by night
I don't pray for anyone
Don't expect anything else,
The night has become my lover, my punishment and my cell
Insomnia
Poena
Perpetua
Tenebris
Pater noster quis es in caelis
Sanctificetur nomen tuum
Adveniat regnum tuum
fiat volúntas tua sicut in cælo, et inferno
Insomnia
Poena
Perpetua
Tenebris
The lyrics of Semblant's song Insomnia convey a sense of despair, hopelessness, and loneliness. The singer admits to struggling with sleeplessness and being unable to fight off disturbing thoughts. They claim not to lie or cry but have their eyes open with no respite from time that seems to be endlessly passing them by. The night, with all its darkness and mystery, becomes their lover, punishment, and imprisonment. There is no hope, time or chance for anything to turn out fine. The singer then talks about the two worlds they live in - one that is real and one that is a product of their mind.
The Latin words used throughout the song seems to reference the concept of eternal punishment (Perpetua Poena) and darkness (Tenebris), which underscore the severity of the singer's condition. The singer's pain is further accentuated by the use of religious references, including the Lord's Prayer, to create a sense of guilt and spiritual emptiness. The repeated refrain of Insomnia, Poena, Perpetua, Tenebris throughout the song serves as a reminder of the inescapable nature of the singer's plight.
Overall, Insomnia is a powerful and evocative song that skillfully incorporates different musical elements like symphonic metal and gothic metal. Its lyrics highlight the struggle of people who suffer from sleeplessness, anxiety, and depression, bringing to light the sense of hopelessness and despair that such people face.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't sleep
I am unable to fall asleep
I don't fight
I am not struggling but trapped in a stagnant state
I try to forget the things that are disturbing my mind
I am tormented by thoughts that keep me awake
I don't lie
I am honest but vulnerable
I don't cry
I feel broken but am unable to cry
but my eyes remain open and time is passing by
I am stuck in a cycle where time feels fleeting as I lay awake
I don't pray for anyone
I have lost faith and stopped hoping for a better outcome
Don't expect anything else,
I am resigned to my fate
The night has become my lover, my punishment and my cell
I am trapped in my own mind and my insomnia has become my companion as well as my prison
There is no hope
I see no light at the end of the tunnel
There is no time
I am stuck in an endless cycle
There is no chance of believing that something could be fine
I am unable to see any possibility of improvement, and everything seems hopeless
My bad dreams
I am haunted by nightmares
My own lies
I am deceiving myself by avoiding confronting my internal conflicts
I live inside two worlds, slowly merging by night
My imagination and reality blur as I lay awake, and I am unable to distinguish between them
Insomnia
My sleeplessness
Poena
My suffering
Perpetua
My perpetual state
Tenebris
The darkness that surrounds me
Pater noster quis es in caelis
A Latin religious prayer - 'Our Father, who art in Heaven'
Sanctificetur nomen tuum
Another line from the prayer 'Hallowed be thy name'
Adveniat regnum tuum
'Thy kingdom come'
fiat volúntas tua sicut in cælo, et inferno
'Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven'
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: José Augusto da Silva Freitas
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