Koniskas
Soen Lyrics


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I
silently confound
what inheres in
me but is not mine.
Cause I believe in something other
than what's written on the walls.
How we are murdered for the pieces
that are rendering it all.
Now your bringing in the kindle lights,
something to believe in.
Now I'm breathing in the water
that you have parted in the past.
You are walking like your father
and you see it through his eyes.
I've been reading all your markings
you have always tried to hide.
Set aside your feelings,
like you've seen them locked inside.
Unconditionally so steadfast,
how a mother's always right.
And I can feel it in our weakness
we have gained since we were born.
Another tower of strength to leave you
as all the reasons left recede.
And I know, I know
we are walking like were falling,
still there is something you can't see.
Silence comes your way.
Silence come,
silence come.
While we can sense the missing order,
what you created leads you on.
The machine we helped you forging
tells you to wait until it's gone.
You're making all the right decisions
while you are not awake.
Growing from a whisper
the voice inside is still restrained.
And I can see it grow our weakness
into the undefinable.
How we are searching through the debris
now from the fear of being deceived.
And I know, I know.
We are walking like we're falling,
still there is something we can't see.
And I know, I know that
you face a reverence to break through.
To have the freedom of your will.
Those walls once raised by greed
stand tall while we stand still.
Pay no heed,
seized by war.




Hand away our lives and thus
we can spiral on.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Soen's song Koniskas are a reflection on the human condition, exploring the concept of inherited traits and the struggle to define oneself against societal and familial expectations. The writer feels conflicted, acknowledging that they possess traits that are not truly their own and that they are conditioned to follow patterns set before them. They yearn for something greater than the superficial beliefs that are inscribed on the walls of society. The concept is repeated throughout the song, that we are "walking like we're falling," implying that we are all struggling to find our balance in the world.


The writer notes that there is something within all of us that we cannot see, a part of us that is restrained, growing from a whisper into the undefinable. This is likely a commentary on the human subconscious, indicating that there is a hidden part of us that plays a significant role in shaping who we are. The writer seems to suggest that this part of us could hold the key to breaking free of the chains of societal expectations and inheritance. The concept of silence also plays a role in the song, suggesting that there is something to be learned from the stillness and emptiness that this absence creates.


Overall, Koniskas is a contemplation on the human experience, delving deep into the concept of inherited traits and societal conditioning. It's an exploration of the inner self, a quest to define oneself beyond the constraints of the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

I silently confound
I struggle internally with something


what inheres in me but is not mine.
a feeling or attribute within me that I do not identify with


Cause I believe in something other
Because I have a belief that differs from the commonly accepted one


than what's written on the walls.
than what is presented or imposed by society or authority


How we are murdered for the pieces
The ways in which people suffer for their individuality or uniqueness


that are rendering it all.
that make life difficult or unbearable


Now your bringing in the kindle lights,
You are providing hope or inspiration


something to believe in.
a cause or idea to give meaning or purpose


Now I'm breathing in the water
I am immersed in a situation or feeling


that you have parted in the past.
that you have overcome or moved beyond in the past


You are walking like your father
You are behaving or thinking like your parent


and you see it through his eyes.
Your perspective is influenced by your parental figure


I've been reading all your markings
I have been observing and analyzing your behavior


you have always tried to hide.
that you choose to keep hidden or suppressed


Set aside your feelings,
Ignore or suppress your emotions


like you've seen them locked inside.
As if you've observed the emotional suppression in others


Unconditionally so steadfast,
Consistently and without exception committed


how a mother's always right.
The idea that a mother's intuition or wisdom is always correct


And I can feel it in our weakness
I can sense the vulnerability or fragility in us


we have gained since we were born.
that has developed since our birth


Another tower of strength to leave you
Another source of support or inspiration to abandon


as all the reasons left recede.
As all the justifications or explanations disappear


And I know, I know
I am certain


we are walking like were falling,
We are progressing hesitantly or with uncertainty


still there is something you can't see.
There is something that you are unaware of


Silence comes your way.
A state of quiet or calm approaches you


Silence come,
Invitation for silence or peace to arrive


silence come.
Repeated invitation for silence or peace to arrive


While we can sense the missing order,
Although we can detect the lack of structure or coherence


what you created leads you on.
The creation or situation that you have brought about has consequences


The machine we helped you forging
The system or process that we have contributed to creating


tells you to wait until it's gone.
Instructs or advises you to be patient until the problem is resolved


You're making all the right decisions
You are making choices that seem correct or appropriate


while you are not awake.
While you are unaware or oblivious to certain aspects


Growing from a whisper
Developing gradually or quietly


the voice inside is still restrained.
The internal voice or instinct is still suppressed


And I can see it grow our weakness
And I can see that it is contributing to our vulnerability


into the undefinable.
Developing into something that cannot be easily described or explained


How we are searching through the debris
How we are looking for answers or solutions amidst the aftermath


now from the fear of being deceived.
Because of the concern of being misled or tricked


And I know, I know.
I am certain


We are walking like we're falling,
We are progressing hesitantly or with uncertainty


still there is something we can't see.
There is something that we are unaware of


And I know, I know that
I am certain that


you face a reverence to break through.
You face a challenging obstacle to overcome


To have the freedom of your will.
To have the ability to make your own choices and decisions


Those walls once raised by greed
Those barriers constructed because of selfishness


stand tall while we stand still.
Remain in place while we remain inactive or stagnant


Pay no heed,
Ignore or disregard


seized by war.
Overwhelmed or consumed by conflict or challenge


Hand away our lives and thus
Give up control or responsibility for our lives


we can spiral on.
Continue to descend or decline in a negative direction




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