Phantasmagoria
Slackjaw Lyrics
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Where evil and torture and hate can always hide)
The mountain way up high, open your eyes and see inside.
Used to hate on me
Do you think its a game?
Turn your back and fall.
And now you see that it's all true.
(Deep inside your mind
An autopsy for a king
Phantasmagoria
They've gone insane.
Used to hate on me
Do you think its a game?
Turn your back and fall.
And now you see that it's all true
(And now you see that it's all true,
And now you see that it's all true)
When your biggest fear comes to life
Will you stand up and fight? or lay down and die?!
(Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die,)
When your biggest fear comes to life
Will you stand up and fight? or lay down and die!?
(Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die,)
DIE!
The lyrics of Slackjaw's "Phantasmagoria" present a powerful and ominous message that warns of the dangers of the darkness that lurks within our own minds. The song starts by describing the uncharted territory of one's mind where evil, torture, and hate may always be hiding. The lyrics continue to set a scene of a mountain way up high, urging the listeners to open their eyes and see inside. The voice in the lyrics seems to be narrating a story of someone who used to hate on him/her, where he/she is now telling this person that it was never a game.
As the song progresses, the tone becomes more somber and sinister. The lyrics make a reference to an autopsy for a king, creating a haunting image of a once-powerful person brought to a gruesome end. The song then goes back to its earlier message, reminding listeners that evil has the power to hide and affect even the mighty ones. The chorus emphasizes that when faced with our biggest fear, we must choose between standing up and fighting or laying down and dying. The repetition of "Die" makes the message even more chilling, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
Overall, "Phantasmagoria" is a song that speaks to the darker parts of our psyche and reminds us to confront our fears and stand up to evil even when it seems insurmountable.
Line by Line Meaning
(Deep inside your mind
Where evil and torture and hate can always hide)
Your thoughts and innermost fears can be dark and cruel, filled with malice and anguish.
The mountain way up high, open your eyes and see inside.
Look beyond the surface level and see the truth within, even if it is scary or unpleasant.
Used to hate on me
Do you think its a game?
Turn your back and fall.
And now you see that it's all true.
You once disrespected me and thought it was a joke, but now you realize the severity of my warnings and the reality of the situation.
An autopsy for a king
Phantasmagoria
They've gone insane.
Even those in positions of power and authority can succumb to madness and chaos, often with tragic consequences.
When your biggest fear comes to life
Will you stand up and fight? or lay down and die?!
(Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die,)
When faced with your greatest terror, will you have the courage to fight back or give in to defeat?
DIE!
This is a forceful and intense request for the demise of something or someone, likely related to the fear mentioned in the previous lines.
Writer(s): Brady Riggenbach, Briggs Ballard, Dallas Young
Contributed by Nolan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Deep inside your mind
Where evil and torture and hate can always hide)
The mountain way up high, open your eyes and see inside.
Used to hate on me
Do you think its a game?
Turn your back and fall.
And now you see that it's all true.
(Deep inside your mind
Where evil and torture and hate can always hide)
An autopsy for a king
Phantasmagoria
They've gone insane.
Used to hate on me
Do you think its a game?
Turn your back and fall.
And now you see that it's all true
(And now you see that it's all true,
And now you see that it's all true)
When your biggest fear comes to life
Will you stand up and fight? or lay down and die?!
(Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, Die, )
When your biggest fear comes to life
Will you stand up and fight? or lay down and die!?
(Die, Die, Die
@Gibby34340
I'm usually into deeper, meaningful metal like Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Dream Theater, and good old Metallica... But holy hell, this is like an epic reference to every genre of metal at once! I think if Soup really pushed for it, they could get way bigger.
@Kai-mg1rz
Yeah, i feel like this band has massive potential
@jimbeats3733
I feel as if Im watching legends in the making
@gwlm2679
Same bro
@ainzooalgown6450
First things first though; better album art 😬
@bossanovabossanova3386
oh they could. for damn sure. the world doesnt seem quite ready for a gaming youtuber to do something more "normal" in entertainment. if this really is an equal passion i have a feeling he is waiting for the world to be able to accept someone like him as a serious musician
@xNeniito
Slackjaw is extremely underrated, it deserves way more recognition.
@omareo4111
Tranquilo no más...
@peanut4290
This song makes me want to send my truck off a jump at full speed into a barn
@mynutsitch5423
ive done that...off a cliff...in an '02 Santa Fe