Faceless Messenger
The Agonist Lyrics
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Throw on a weak disguise
Sugarcoat them with pride
Facts remain the same
And beautiful words are rarely truthful
Tales of fiction lie on your tongue
Let the sweet poison unravel
With pretense at stake, exceed our limits
You are the image
We are the construct
An edited society
Hollow text inside your safety net
Faceless redirected
Eyes are the window to the soul
Where no one can hear me
Isolated from within
We fail to communicate
Grasping to my social fence
Is anyone out there?
The medium has become the messenger
A distorted sense of knowledge
Intercepted meanings with no trace
Always moving towards a new direction
Free to associate the bonds that we create
With pretense at stake, exceed our limits
Explore the new dimension
Inside this generation
(Is anyone out there?)
Hollow text inside your safety net
Faceless redirected
Eyes are the window to the soul
Where no one can hear me
Isolated from within
We fail to communicate
Grasping to my social fence
Is anyone out there?
The Agonist's song "Faceless Messenger" touches on a multitude of themes, including the double-edged sword between truth and beauty, the consequences of a society that values appearances over substance, and the dangers of social media leading to loneliness and lack of genuine connection. The opening lines of the song set the tone, highlighting that truthful words are rarely beautiful and vice versa, with the singer suggesting that people put on a "weak disguise" and sugarcoat their words with pride. The singer suggests that while people may try to edit their words to present a more appealing image, the truth will always remain the same.
The lyrics go on to address how society is becoming increasingly image-driven and edited, with the rise of social media allowing individuals to craft an idealized version of themselves. However, this edited society is revealed to be a hollow text, with nothing of substance behind it. The chorus touches on the isolation and lack of genuine communication that can arise in such a world, with the medium becoming the messenger and the eyes of others being the only window to one's soul. Ultimately, the song suggests that we need to move beyond the pretense of edited images and work towards genuine connections and communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Truthful words are rarely beautiful
Truthful words may not be appealing or attractive.
Throw on a weak disguise
Try to conceal the real intention behind words.
Sugarcoat them with pride
Present the unappealing truth as something more favorable.
Facts remain the same
The truth cannot be altered or modified.
And beautiful words are rarely truthful
Words that sound good may not convey the objective truth.
Tales of fiction lie on your tongue
Words that lack truth and are fabricated.
Let the sweet poison unravel
Let the deceit and falsehood be exposed.
Free to associate the bonds that we create
We are free to connect and form relationships.
With pretense at stake, exceed our limits
When honesty is important, we may go beyond our comfort zones to be truthful.
You are the image
The person is perceived through superficial factors or their image.
We are the construct
We are social beings, and our identity is derived from society's expectations and norms.
An edited society
Society creates a false reality or edits reality to match expectations.
Hollow text inside your safety net
Words with no real meaning or depth, that are only safe or acceptable to say.
Faceless redirected
People's identities have been lost or displaced in society's expectations.
Eyes are the window to the soul
A person's true intentions can be seen in their eyes.
Where no one can hear me
Feeling isolated and unheard, unable to communicate effectively.
Isolated from within
Experiencing loneliness or disconnection internally, regardless of external relationships.
We fail to communicate
There is a breakdown in our ability to connect with others.
Grasping to my social fence
Holding onto the status quo or societal norms as a means of identity and belonging.
The medium has become the messenger
The means of communication have become more important than the actual message conveyed.
A distorted sense of knowledge
Misinformation is prevalent, and there is confusion surrounding what is true and false.
Intercepted meanings with no trace
Messages are lost or twisted in communication, with no clear indication of where the misunderstanding began.
Always moving towards a new direction
Society or individuals are constantly changing and evolving in their perspectives and beliefs.
Explore the new dimension
Be open to new ideas and ways of thinking.
Inside this generation
Within the present time and society.
(Is anyone out there?)
A sense of loneliness or disconnectedness, reaching out for connection and communication.
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.