Recursion
Toward Origin Lyrics
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No one′s face
Or shade to see
Drowning
In hopelessness
Lives taken
And thrown away
Layered sheer blindness
Atrocities untold
A failure for all
Mocking of the spoiled clown
Prospering from divide
Leeching its shrine
Reign of terror
So divine
Now watch the truth unfold
Layered sheer blindness
Atrocities untold
A failure for all
We are all trapped in a recursion
With no way out
Now watch the truth unfold
Layered sheer blindness
Atrocities untold
A failure for
ALL
The lyrics of the song Recursion by Toward Origin admonish the listener about societies which become mired in hopelessness and despair, with people living empty and meaningless lives, with no dawn and no one to share their thoughts and feelings with. Instead of finding solace and meaning in their existence, people are drowning in hopelessness and despair, with lives that are taken and thrown away. However, the song also suggests that truth will eventually come to light, revealing the blind layers of atrocities and catastrophic failures in society.
The recurrent theme of these hopeless societies is the cruel division and mockery of people, and the rise of terror and destructive powers over the populace. The mocking of the spoiled clown is an allusion to corrupt leaders who are only interested in self-promotion and self-aggrandizement, often at the expense of the ordinary people. The song also speaks to the general state of human existence, showing how people are trapped in a circular pattern of negativity and hopelessness, with no means of escaping the tragic cycle. The song's main message is that truth is the only escape from a never-ending loop of despair and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Days go by without a sunrise
Time passes without any sense of hope or positivity
No one's face or shade to see
There is no relief or comfort to be found anywhere
Drowning in hopelessness
Overwhelming feelings of despair and sadness
Lives taken and thrown away
People are being disregarded and their worth is being ignored
Now watch the truth unfold
Be prepared to witness the unveiling of a harsh reality
Layered sheer blindness
Many are ignoring the truth or unable to see it due to perceived comfort
Atrocities untold
Numerous inhumane acts are being committed, but are currently not being exposed
A failure for all
A lack of success for everyone involved
Mocking of the spoiled clown
The wealthy and privileged are not being taken seriously and are being laughed at
Prospering from divide
Those in power are gaining wealth and power by dividing and separating the weak and vulnerable
Leeching its shrine
Sapping the life and vitality from something sacred or important
Reign of terror, so divine
A brutal and oppressive control that is portrayed as holy and good
We are all trapped in a recursion
We are stuck in a cycle or pattern that is impossible to escape
With no way out
There are no viable alternatives or solutions to this issue
Now watch the truth unfold
Prepare to witness the unraveling of what has been hidden
Layered sheer blindness
Many are unwilling or unable to see the truth despite its obviousness
Atrocities untold
Many brutal and inhumane actions are still kept in secret
A failure for all
A lack of success for everyone involved, including those in power
Writer(s): Berkin Inan, Cengiz Sinan Kostakoğlu, Mert Aral, Nihat Bartu Serttaş, Sezen Günce Yöndem
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