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Stromkern Lyrics

She's drifting in and out of sleep
The subject feels distant and disconnected from their partner, who seems to be sleeping and dreaming.

Like she's an angel
The subject views their partner with a sense of idealism and purity, like an angel.

And I'm not anything at all
The subject feels insignificant and small compared to their partner's perceived greatness.

Once upon a time I looked you in the eye And then the world came crashing down
The subject remembers a moment when they felt a deep connection with their partner, but since then everything has fallen apart.

Now everything is burning, yes And everyone is yearning now To see your form distorted And your innocence destroyed
There is chaos and destruction happening all around, and people are eager to see the subject's partner brought down from their pedestal.

Standing in the wake of her and hoping for a break from her Surrounded by the wreckage now of Her destructive smile
The subject is feeling the aftermath of their partner's actions, and is desperate for a change in their behavior.

Living as an avatar And knowing that you're still so far from home These damning certainties That keep me here alone
The subject feels like they are living in a world where they are just a version of themselves, and their true home and identity are far away. They are haunted by the knowledge that they are alone in this situation.

So every night I lie here waiting Answers come in dreams I'm told God's creation, my salvation's Out of your control
The subject is waiting for a solution to their problems, which they hope will come in their dreams. They believe that their fate is in the hands of a higher power, not their partner.

The vision of your purity I let it go and I am free The day has come at last For it to end
The subject has let go of their idealized version of their partner, and feels free as a result. They feel that the end of the relationship is coming.

If only I could cure you from that dream You know I'm sure That you would realize that miracles Aren't always what they seem
The subject wishes they could help their partner see the reality of their situation, but knows that it's not possible. They believe that their partner has an unrealistic view of the world and what is truly possible.

Now these hands are moving slowly Searching for a burning wire Dissolute and consecrated Lying softly to the fire
The subject is doing something dangerous or destructive with a sense of detachment and calmness.

Shattered hopes and broken dreams There's always something else to lose Rejoice in silent resolution Something precious, something new
The subject has lost hope that things will get better, and instead finds comfort in the idea of letting go and starting fresh.

Time - for all the things I never had For all the evidence I've found Collecting all the frail thoughts you've left around
The subject is reflecting on their past, and is gathering up the pieces of their memories.

Love was made for slaves like us You love the ones you'll never trust Perfection now crumbling to dust
The subject feels that love is a trap, and that they and their partner are caught in it. They also feel that their partner's perfect image is falling apart.

Light - now all the blood has mixed with sand And all the blood washed from my hands And how I've prayed for my deliverance today
The subject feels like they are tainted by their past, and is seeking forgiveness or release from their situation.

Communion without lenience and Victory without severance Devotion I could never hope to find them Anyway
The subject has lost hope that they will ever have a real connection with their partner, and feels like there is no way to make things right between them.

So burn your wings and die in silence Glorious and crucified Only then will they accept you Standing by my side
The subject is suggesting that their partner needs to let go of their self-righteousness and suffer in order to gain acceptance. They want to be seen as equals, not adversaries.