Altered State
Sepultura - Topic Lyrics

Fear in my subconscious
I am being haunted by fear that exists within me, beyond my conscious awareness.

Terror invades my speech
The fear that resides in me is so overwhelming that it affects my very ability to communicate.

Faith in my own words
Despite this fear, I still have faith in my own thoughts and the words I speak.

No one knows the nameless
There are nameless fears, experiences, and emotions that I am grappling with that no one else can truly understand.

Warm winds and burning tears
I am experiencing intense, conflicting emotions that feel like a warm wind blowing against moments of burning tears.

Spirits outside bodies
It feels like my very soul is wrestling with something outside of my physical self.

Endless repression by majority
The majority are constantly repressing free thought and expression, leading to centuries of struggle and oppression.

A master without command
The status quo is like a master that doesn't need to give explicit commands to keep people in check.

Strange new dimension disturbing my brain
A new reality or perspective is emerging and it's creating a sense of disorientation and confusion.

Censored ideas, counterfeit answers
It feels like our thoughts and ideas are being censored and replaced with false or incomplete solutions to the problems we face.

Shining blast, no perception
Despite a possible revelation or epiphany, I am unable to truly perceive or understand it.

Altered state, no reaction
Even though my state of being has shifted dramatically, there's a sense of paralysis or powerlessness to react and respond to it.

Slow talk, fast thoughts
Even though I am speaking slowly, an unrelenting flow of thoughts and ideas is racing through my mind.

Ancient scriptures
There are written texts from long ago that still have relevance and wisdom today.

Controversial lines
Certain ideas or concepts are considered controversial and may even provoke opposition or outrage from some.

Knowledge changes
What we know and understand is always evolving, and our current knowledge may soon be replaced with something new.

Running in the wrong direction
Despite the sense that what we're doing isn't working, we keep pushing forward with no clear sense of where we're headed.

Crossing with blind eyes
We are crossing into new territory without fully understanding the implications or consequences of our actions.

I'm closer to myself
Despite all the chaos and confusion, I am finding a greater sense of self-awareness and understanding.

Sanity can't invade
Despite the effort to keep sane and maintain order, there's a sense of chaos and disorder that cannot be contained.