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Sanguine Draws The Oath
Textures Lyrics
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Trying to fill the void that appears so clear
Could I see it coming - consuming all of me
It is time to decide - this is right where I stand.
Could I just read the rhymes until I feel nothing more
Then it tends to be so easily - I will fade.
A desecration of the intellect
They are preaching their aesthetics.
Waiting for this moment to redirect the pain
To make the forecast be compromising for
Parading in this pitch-black vulturous scene I will break
The oath of all restraint.
Dream, before the time arrives
The earth will awake - anxious state of mind
Leaving this body motionless.
Turning black once more - the eyes are wide open.
"The great black yonder
Is pelting icicles upon my nerves
I melt them to rain
The water that flows out of the horizon
A clammy sensation of my persistence".
Casting the hunger for neurotic seizures
Serving the syndrome.
Shedding the anger of everlasting darkness
Feeding the illusion.
Despair is my own generous gesture to death.
Turning away from everything that is near
Trying to fill the void that appears so clear.
A seismic shock, unleashing revolution
Shedding skin, down drift exclamations
Hypnagogic state, endless lucid dreaming
Perpetual sleep, as we share the conclusion of.
Shedding the anger of everlasting darkness
Feeding the illusion.
The lyrics of Textures' song "Sanguine Draws The Oath" explore the themes of mental anguish, self-destruction and a search for meaning in a world that seems to lack all sense. The singer's internal turmoil is reflected in the shifting nature of the imagery, which oscillates between darkness and light, anger and despair, and hope and resignation. The singer appears to be torn between two opposing forces - one that draws them towards the abyss of oblivion, and another that seeks to awaken them to the beauty and complexity of life. In the end, it is not clear which path the singer will choose, but it is clear that the struggle has left them exhausted and uncertain.
The song's title, "Sanguine Draws The Oath", is a deeply symbolic phrase that suggests both the promise of life and the inevitability of death. "Sanguine" is a rich red color associated with blood and vitality, which contrasts with the more ominous connotations of "the oath". The phrase could be interpreted as a reference to the cycle of birth and death, or to the sacred promises that bind us to one another and to the universe.
Overall, Textures' "Sanguine Draws The Oath" is a powerful reflection on the human experience, capturing the pain and beauty of existence and inviting the listener to join the search for meaning and purpose in a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Turning away from everything that is near
I am avoiding and distancing myself from things that are close to me.
Trying to fill the void that appears so clear
I am attempting to fill a clearly visible emptiness within myself.
Could I see it coming - consuming all of me
I am aware of something consuming me entirely.
It is time to decide - this is right where I stand.
It's time for me to make a decision and this is where I will take my stand.
Could I just read the rhymes until I feel nothing more
I can continue reading words without really feeling anything.
Then it tends to be so easily - I will fade.
Without feeling anything, it is easy for me to fade away.
These nerve-stretching seizures - phlegmatic to the physics
These seizures are stretching my nerves and I seem indifferent to the physical effects.
A desecration of the intellect
My intellectual self is being destroyed.
They are preaching their aesthetics.
Others are trying to influence me with their own ideals and beliefs.
Waiting for this moment to redirect the pain
I am hoping for a moment when the pain will subside.
To make the forecast be compromising for
I hope that the future will be more tolerable for me.
Parading in this pitch-black vulturous scene I will break
I will break free from the negative and daunting atmosphere around me.
The oath of all restraint.
I am relinquishing any self-restraint I have left.
Dream, before the time arrives
I am urging myself to dream and visualize before time is up.
The earth will awake - anxious state of mind
When the earth comes alive, I will be anxious and nervous.
Leaving this body motionless.
My body will become lifeless and still.
Turning black once more - the eyes are wide open.
Everything is becoming dark again, yet my eyes are open and alert.
"The great black yonder
Is pelting icicles upon my nerves
I melt them to rain
The water that flows out of the horizon
A clammy sensation of my persistence".
The vast unknown is filling me with anxiety and tension, but I am turning it into something more bearable and refreshing.
Casting the hunger for neurotic seizures
Serving the syndrome.
I am indulging and serving my desire for seizures and neurological problems.
Shedding the anger of everlasting darkness
Feeding the illusion.
I am abandoning the fury associated with the darkness and feeding into the delusions.
Despair is my own generous gesture to death.
My hopelessness and sadness is my way of offering myself to death.
A seismic shock, unleashing revolution
Shedding skin, down drift exclamations
Hypnagogic state, endless lucid dreaming
Perpetual sleep, as we share the conclusion of.
A great and sudden change will occur, causing us to shed our old ways and experience visionary dreams. We will sleep forever, sharing the same fate of eternal slumber.
Shedding the anger of everlasting darkness
Feeding the illusion.
I am abandoning the fury associated with the darkness and feeding into the delusions.
Contributed by Lila B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.