Zero
The Amenta Lyrics


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So tell me:
What in monotony makes you dance?
Your robotic grinding
A cracked mirror
And your painted smeared smiles
You are dying
The circles you trudge are shrinking
You fade

You find strength in denial
And meaning in the voids
When everything is shallow and cold

(Begin to end)
When will your eyes flicker open?

What is the meaning of this dance?
A death rite?
You are drinking just to forget
And your desire to be similar
What's in a name?
Express yourself in clichés
That is a meat carnival

You find strength in denial
Build walls where truth knocks
You hide behind others
And smile through screaming
You're a fake

Begin to end
Again to end
Molded from plastic
Begin again
Again to end
Liar

Find a new way of dying
Though this is tried and true




Find a new way of dying
This one bores me

Overall Meaning

The Amenta's song "Zero" is a scathing critique of modern society and the emptiness that plagues it. The lyrics begin by questioning the motives of individuals who engage in repetitive, robotic behavior, even though they are aware of their own mortality. The imagery of a cracked mirror and smeared smiles suggests a sense of decay and corruption, and the line "you fade" indicates that the singer believes such individuals are in a state of decline.


The second verse continues the critique by pointing out that many people seek meaning in superficial things, such as social status and material possessions. The line "express yourself in clichés" suggests that these individuals are not truly expressing themselves at all, but are merely parroting what they believe is expected of them. The reference to a "meat carnival" implies a sense of excess and indulgence that is ultimately empty and unsatisfying.


Throughout the song, the singer is urging the listener to reject this way of life and find a new way of living and dying. The repeated phrase "begin to end, again to end" suggests a cycle of death and rebirth, and the final lines contain a challenge to the listener to seek a better way.


Line by Line Meaning

What in monotony makes you dance?
What is it about repetitive, boring routines that you find enjoyable and worth dancing to?


Your robotic grinding
Your movements lack creativity and individuality, as though you are a machine


A cracked mirror
Your self-image is distorted and flawed, like a broken reflection


And your painted smeared smiles
You fake happiness with a smile that is unnatural and forced


You are dying
You are slowly losing yourself and your true identity


The circles you trudge are shrinking
You are stuck in a vicious cycle that is gradually leading nowhere


You fade
Your existence is becoming increasingly insignificant and unimportant


You find strength in denial
You cope with your problems through denial instead of facing them head-on


And meaning in the voids
You try to fill the emptiness inside you with things that are ultimately meaningless


When everything is shallow and cold
In a world lacking depth and warmth, you struggle to find true connections or meaning in your life


(Begin to end)
From the beginning to the end of your life, this is the path you're on


When will your eyes flicker open?
When will you finally wake up and realize the truth about yourself and the world?


What is the meaning of this dance?
What is the point of going through the motions of life if you're not living authentically?


A death rite?
Is your life little more than a ritual leading towards your own inevitable demise?


You are drinking just to forget
You use substances to numb yourself and avoid dealing with reality


And your desire to be similar
You strive to fit in and be like everyone else instead of embracing your unique qualities


What's in a name?
Your name and identity are ultimately meaningless in the grand scheme of things


Express yourself in clichés
You rely on tired, overused phrases to describe yourself and your experiences


That is a meat carnival
Life is like a grotesque, meaningless spectacle


Build walls where truth knocks
You shut out honesty and vulnerability in favor of creating a false sense of security


You hide behind others
You use other people as shields to avoid taking responsibility for your own actions or emotions


And smile through screaming
You pretend everything is fine even when you're suffering internally


You're a fake
You present a false version of yourself to the world, instead of embracing your true self


Again to end
Your pattern continues indefinitely, from start to finish


Molded from plastic
Your identity and personality have been shaped by external influences instead of your true self


Begin again
Start anew and find a way to break out of this cycle


Liar
You deceive yourself and others about who you truly are


Find a new way of dying
Find a way to break free from your current existence and start living authentically


Though this is tried and true
Your current way of living is familiar and comfortable, but ultimately unfulfilling


This one bores me
Living a false, unfulfilling life is no longer enough for you and you want to explore new possibilities




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Comments from YouTube:

Pretérito Hierático

Todo este disco es indescriptible e insuperable

Amara Wears

Still one of my favourite songs of all time

The Amenta

Glad to hear it!

courier_stu

How am I the first to like this video?!?! 🤯🤯

The Amenta

Damn straight

Fábio Lima Souto

I think not everyone likes masterpieces...

The Amenta

You're the only one with taste!

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