In A Manica
Sirenia Lyrics


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How can you stand there
Like a weakening fire
Awaiting the final end?
If you consider
Still hanging in there
You will wither
In each and in every way
How can you stand it?
Say can you mend it?
Don't you pretend that
The world is a better place?
If you're in denial
Life is worth while
You can rely on
There's comfort in exit ways
In a manica the reaper comes around
And the winds they sweep my manic funereal ground
Some deranged and some devour
To haunt me down in my darkest hour
Yet another mind of the Devil's design
When we gather our frail souls
Beyond our persistence
When we cope for our lives with fantasy
When we cover our eyes
And mourn our loss of existence
When we falter, deprived and out of dreams
Do you see there are times
To read in the lines?
And trust me you will find
The things that you know
Will hurt you so




You can't deny that anymore,
You can deny that no more!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "In A Manica" by Sirenia is a reflection of the helplessness and desperation of being stuck in a chaotic situation. The singer compares themselves to a fire that's slowly extinguishing, waiting for the inevitable end. They address the listener, asking how they can stand such torment and urging them not to pretend that the world is a better place. They warn that denial leads to decay and deterioration in all aspects of life. The chorus is particularly harrowing, where the singer paints a picture of the reaper coming around during a manic and funereal time. They describe how, in such a state, both the deranged and the devourers come to haunt, hinting at the psychological and emotional turmoil that triggered the manic state.


The second verse continues in a similar tone, talking about how certain situations bring us to our limits, and we are forced to cope using our imagination and by covering our eyes, but ultimately all these are just coping mechanisms, and we're eventually left deprived and out of dreams. The chorus repeats with a slight variation, where the singer talks about how it's essential to read between the lines and confront the hurtful things that we've been avoiding.


Line by Line Meaning

How can you stand there
Expressing disbelief towards how someone can continue to exist in such a weak and helpless state.


Like a weakening fire
Comparing the individual's vitality to that of a dying, weak flame.


Awaiting the final end?
Questioning why the person is passively waiting for their inevitable demise.


If you consider
Warning the person to seriously think about their situation.


Still hanging in there
Acknowledging the person's persistence despite the odds stacked against them.


You will wither
Implying that their persistence will ultimately lead to their downfall.


In each and in every way
Emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of their inevitable failure.


How can you stand it?
Asking again how the person can continue to endure such a difficult situation.


Say can you mend it?
Asking if anything can be done to fix their situation.


Don't you pretend that
Calling out the person for trying to ignore or deny the harsh reality of their situation.


The world is a better place?
Challenging the idea that the world is inherently good or fair.


If you're in denial
Accusing the person of being in denial about their predicament.


Life is worth while
Asserting that life is still valuable and worth living.


You can rely on
Offering assurance and support to the struggling individual.


There's comfort in exit ways
Suggesting that death may bring an end to their suffering and provide comfort.


In a manica the reaper comes around
Referencing the concept of the Grim Reaper, who comes to collect souls in moments of mortality.


And the winds they sweep my manic funereal ground
Painting a picture of a bleak funeral scene, with a sense of turmoil and chaos caused by the wind.


Some deranged and some devour
Describing various disturbing and violent entities that are lurking in the darkness.


To haunt me down in my darkest hour
Suggesting that in moments of weakness or pain, these malevolent forces are especially potent and dangerous.


Yet another mind of the Devil's design
Characterizing these eerie and dangerous beings as agents of the supernatural or demonic.


When we gather our frail souls
Acknowledging the fragility of the human spirit or soul.


Beyond our persistence
Highlighting the limits of human endurance and strength.


When we cope for our lives with fantasy
Recognizing the human tendency to retreat into escapist fantasies or illusions during difficult times.


When we cover our eyes
Describing the act of deliberately ignoring or avoiding hard truths.


And mourn our loss of existence
Reflecting on the feeling of hopelessness or despair that comes with contemplating one's own mortality.


When we falter, deprived and out of dreams
Describing moments of total failure, when all hope of success or redemption seems to slip away.


Do you see there are times
Pointing out that there are moments when it becomes impossible to ignore reality.


To read in the lines?
Posing a rhetorical question meant to encourage people to pay closer attention to their situation.


And trust me you will find
Offering reassurance that there is something to be gained from facing the truth.


The things that you know
Referring to the facts and realities of life that people often ignore or deny.


Will hurt you so
Warning that facing the brutal truth will be painful and difficult.


You can't deny that anymore,
Leaving no room for argument or evasion - the truth must be faced head-on.


You can deny that no more!
Echoing the previous line for emphasis.




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