The band was found to create truly melancholic and desperate soundscapes, to unravel the blackened thoughts, the blessing and the curse of the inability, to think either black or white nor inbetween. To narrate about the ability to find clarity in madness positivity in the negativity shelter in the dark. To point it out clear! The band is dedicated to the searching. Not to the self-pity. Totalselfhatred is a symbol for ressurrection through pain. A pool for the frustrated, for the despereate in life, for those living and bleeding towards a higher truth. To crush the circles of self-inflicted suffering! For I am my worst enemy...
Enlightenment
Totalselfhatred Lyrics
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The world around forsaken me – my life has gone insane
Here I scream in misery, frustration all around
I can’t heal all the wounds they sliced – just can be myself
I cannot change your destiny, can only help you think
As far as my horizons lead – your thoughts will be more deep
Hope inside is torturing me – keeps painfully alive
Tartu käteeni ja livu kanssani autuuteen – avaa silmäsi uuteen kirkkauteen
Kyyneleet valuvat silmistä luomettomista,
Jotka valaistumisen tulet ovat siunanneet... siunanneet...
The lyrics to Totalselfhatred's song "Enlightenment" describe the intense emotional pain and isolation that the singer is experiencing. They feel forsaken by the world around them and their life has become insane. Despite their best efforts, they cannot heal the wounds that have been inflicted upon them. The singer believes that they can only help others by encouraging them to think deeply and expand their horizons. However, their own hope is a source of torment because it keeps them painfully alive.
The final lines in Finnish translate to "Take my hand and slide with me into enlightenment - open your eyes to a new clarity. Tears flowing from lidless eyes blessed by the fires of enlightenment." These lines suggest that the singer is offering a path to enlightenment and clarity for others who are struggling. The tears flowing from their lidless eyes symbolize the pain that they have experienced on their own journey to enlightenment. Overall, the lyrics to "Enlightenment" explore themes of isolation, pain, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I scream in agony, in loneliness and pain
The singer expresses their state of intense suffering and isolation, highlighting their emotional trauma.
The world around forsaken me – my life has gone insane
The singer feels abandoned by the world, leading them to feel as though their life has spiraled out of control.
Here I scream in misery, frustration all around
The singer continues to vocalize their intense discomfort, stating that they are surrounded by frustration.
I can’t heal all the wounds they sliced – just can be myself
The artist acknowledges that they cannot fix all of the damage done by others, and can only focus on healing themselves.
I cannot change your destiny, can only help you think
The artist recognizes they can't control other people's fate, but can still try to offer guidance with their thoughts.
As far as my horizons lead – your thoughts will be more deep
The singer believes that their own expanded perspective will lead to more profound thoughts in others as well.
Hope inside is torturing me – keeps painfully alive
The singer feels tormented by the hope they carry, as it keeps them alive despite their suffering.
A light inside, a knowledge deep, that shines so bright!
Despite all of the pain and turmoil, the artist still has a deep, illuminating knowledge inside them.
Tartu käteeni ja livu kanssani autuuteen – avaa silmäsi uuteen kirkkauteen
This line is in Finnish and translates to 'Take my hand and slide with me to salvation - open your eyes to new brightness.' It could represent a call to join the artist in their journey towards enlightenment.
Kyyneleet valuvat silmistä luomettomista, Jotka valaistumisen tulet ovat siunanneet... siunanneet...
Also in Finnish, this roughly translates to 'Tears flow from lidless eyes that have been blessed by the flames of enlightenment... blessed...' It could indicate that the artist has gone through immense pain and hardship to reach a state of higher understanding.
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.