Temporary Psychotic State
Subterranean Masquerade Lyrics


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Mirrors covered my hopes for endless mournful hours, hours of staring into me
As time passes in circles, surrounding fields of trust â?? faithless I'll drown â?? free
I wish my fingers to bleed from a touch of grace
I wish my eyes to be wounded by a broken glass
Passionate to paint my dreams in daylight, beyond the fields of grief a path
Withered as your bright world, count dead hours under neurotic spark
To be heard in silence
To be embraced in the nights

Sometimes I feel I'm drowning
In this sea of despair and lust,
With salty tears like pilgrims
I'm witnessing my own demise,
Passionate to cross this border,
To come free at once,
To throw myself into the fire,
Immortal, I'll become one with the dust
Forgive me as I'm losing
I'm almost thereâ?¦ I'm coming â?? almost touching â?? so real â?? so close â??
So much for fighting this psychotic state of mine





Do you know how it feels to be awakened as water covers my eyes?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Subterranean Masquerade's "Temporary Psychotic State" reflect the inner turmoil of the singer who is struggling with feelings of hopelessness, a loss of faith and a general sense of despair. The first verse describes an experience of staring into mirrors for hours on end, reflecting on the state of their life and possibly feeling a sense of disconnect or detachment. The line "surrounding fields of trust - faithless I'll drown - free" suggests a lack of trust in people or society as a whole and feeling like drowning in this disbelief provides a sense of freedom, as if letting go of the need to trust can be liberating. The second half of the verse sees the singer express a desire for some kind of emotional release - by either experiencing grace or being wounded by broken glass. Both experiences are explicitly painful or traumatic, which suggests a need for a purging or cathartic experience. The refrain sees the singer express a need to be heard and embraced, to be connected in some way to other people.


The second verse sees the singer express their feelings of being overwhelmed, as if they are drowning in a "sea of despair and lust". This can be interpreted as feeling overwhelmed by negative emotions and desires, as if they are unable to escape the weight of their own psychological burdens. There is a sense of longing here to cross some kind of border, to overcome the limitations of their current existence and transcend into a state of being that is more fulfilling. The closing lines of the song highlight this sense of longing, the singer is almost at the point of no return, they are about to let go and become "one with the dust". There is a sense of resolution here, as if the singer is at peace with their fate and is embracing the unknown.


Overall, "Temporary Psychotic State" is a song that explores themes of despair, longing, and redemption. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a character who is struggling with their own psyche, seeking a way to overcome the limitations of their current state.


Line by Line Meaning

Mirrors covered my hopes for endless mournful hours, hours of staring into me
I was trapped in a cycle of self-reflection that only brought endless hours of despair and mourning.


As time passes in circles, surrounding fields of trust â?? faithless I'll drown â?? free
As time moves in circles, I find myself surrounded by people I can't trust, drowning in a sense of freedom and faithlessness.


I wish my fingers to bleed from a touch of grace
I long to feel something - even if it causes me pain - just to know that grace exists.


I wish my eyes to be wounded by a broken glass
I want to experience something so devastating that it shatters my illusions and allows me to see the world as it truly is.


Passionate to paint my dreams in daylight, beyond the fields of grief a path
I yearn to bring my dreams to life in the light of day and escape the endless pain and sorrow that surrounds me.


Withered as your bright world, count dead hours under neurotic spark
I see the world around me as fake and hollow, counting down the hours until I can break free from the endless cycle of pain and despair.


To be heard in silence
I want someone to understand me without needing to speak.


To be embraced in the nights
I want to find comfort and solace in the darkness of the night.


Sometimes I feel I'm drowning In this sea of despair and lust, With salty tears like pilgrims I'm witnessing my own demise,
I often feel overwhelmed by feelings of despair and lust, crying tears that feel like a pilgrimage as I watch myself slowly fade away.


Passionate to cross this border, To come free at once, To throw myself into the fire, Immortal, I'll become one with the dust
I am desperate to break free from my current state and become something greater, even if it means risking everything.


Forgive me as I'm losing I'm almost thereâ?¦ I'm coming â?? almost touching â?? so real â?? so close â?? So much for fighting this psychotic state of mine
I'm sorry for losing control, but I've almost achieved what I've been striving for - I can almost taste it. It's so close that it feels real, and all my previous struggles feel like they were worth it.


Do you know how it feels to be awakened as water covers my eyes?
Have you ever had that feeling of waking up suddenly and feeling like you're drowning? That's what my life feels like right now.




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Viera Hugo

First song I ever heard of Subterranean Masquerade... You never forget your first :D

feridun abi

this is the best ep ever

MT. KALD『幽霊』

this band it's like a mix of Peccatum, Winds and Forgotten Silence by some way xD

feridun abi

this song fucks me up

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