Twice
Triumvirat Lyrics


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I'm a dual expose
I'm stereophone
Oh my soul is a siamese twin
I'm a schizoid product
Of this society
With two brains humming
And controverse ideas
(Chorus)
I'm twice - Did you ever see me single
I'm twice - I'll never be on my own
I'm twice - Permanently in silent conversation
I'm twice - The hell of a combination
I'm twice - Unable for any relation
I'm twice - There's always someone,
Whispering in my ears
I'm twice bitten
And once shy
My situation commits frustration
The reflection in the mirror is no illusion
I'm simply two faced
Longing for the fusion
(Chorus) I'm twice - ...
The reflection in the mirror
Is no illusion
I'm simply two - faced
Longing for the fusion
(Chorus) I'm twice - ...
In my ear




Twice - Twice - Twice
It's nice to be twice

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Triumvirat's song "Twice" depict the persona as a conflicted individual with dual personalities. The first two lines, "I'm a dual expose, I'm stereophone" suggest a double identity or persona. The next line says that the persona's soul is a Siamese twin which highlights the duality of the persona's personality. The lyrics then describe the persona as a "schizoid product of this society" who has two brains humming with controversial ideas.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the bi-polarity of the persona's personality as he proclaims "I'm twice" several times. The persona is unable to be alone, and he describes himself as permanently in silent communication. He longs for fusion, but his situation causes him frustration. Ultimately, the song suggests that duality is both a burden and a blessing, as the persona says "It's nice to be twice."


Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that there is often more to our personality than meets the eye. The persona's struggle with his conflicting identities highlights the complexities of human consciousness and the vital role that self-reflection plays in understanding ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a dual expose
I have two distinct sides that are both displayed


I'm stereophone
My thoughts and actions are being driven by two sources that are out of sync with each other


Oh my soul is a siamese twin
My inner being is composed of two equal parts that are physiologically joined together


I'm a schizoid product
My personality is the result of a society that has conflicting values and expectations


Of this society
The society I exist in


With two brains humming
Both halves of my brain are constantly active


And controverse ideas
And each half of my brain has different beliefs and principles


(Chorus) I'm twice - Did you ever see me single I'm twice - I'll never be on my own I'm twice - Permanently in silent conversation I'm twice - The hell of a combination I'm twice - Unable for any relation I'm twice - There's always someone, Whispering in my ears
I am always two-fold and in a state of conversation with myself. I will never be able to be isolated, and I have a tendency to leave others feeling frustrated and disconnected from me. There is always an internal voice that interjects with my thoughts and makes them disputed.


I'm twice bitten
I have been hurt or put in danger twice


And once shy
As a result of my experiences, I am now cautious and timid when faced with new situations


My situation commits frustration
My current position is causing irritation and annoyance


The reflection in the mirror is no illusion
My physical appearance accurately represents my internal conflictedness


I'm simply two faced
I have two different personas, and there is no way of knowing which persona will show itself at any given point in time


Longing for the fusion
Looking for a way to integrate both sides of my personality into one instead of having them at odds with each other


(Chorus) I'm twice - ...
I am continuously both sides of myself and in a continuous conversation with each of my personas


In my ear Twice - Twice - Twice
I constantly hear the two opposing voices in my head, and it is a struggle to integrate them into a single unified voice.


It's nice to be twice
Being a multifaceted person can be seen as an advantage in some instances.




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