Manumit
Twisted Into Form Lyrics
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I've been down this lonely road before
Discarded thoughts
Minds laid waste
With mindless haste
Thorn inside, we shall clash and collide
I'll go down this lonely road again
Grab what's not yours
Such sweet hungry whores
True, I've done these things before
Broken, tear these ties
Grounded still, I'd like to lift this spirit higher
'Cause this is mine
Graceful hands at work
And to dream it would be better
To improve
What you do not know
True, I've done these things before
Broken, tear these ties
Grounded still, I'd like to lift this spirit higher
'Cause this is mine
True, I've done these things before
Broken, tear these ties
Grounded still, I'd like to lift this spirit higher
'Cause this is mine
The lyrics of "Manumit" by Twisted Into Form delve into the themes of self-discovery, redemption, and the struggle to break free from one's past. The opening line, "Torn apart, would you like to take part?" suggests the theme of splitting and fragmentation of the self. The singer is asking whether the listener wants to be part of this journey towards self-discovery, implying that it is not an easy road.
The next line, "I've been down this lonely road before," indicates that the singer has experienced this process of self-improvement in the past, and perhaps, has overcome some of the struggles. The line "Thorn inside, we shall clash and collide" suggests that the singer is aware of the resistance that will arise as a result of trying to change one's ways.
There's also a sense of anger and frustration with the world in the lines "Discarded thoughts, Minds laid waste, With mindless haste" and "Distrust abound, Grab what's not yours, Such sweet hungry whores." These lines suggest a rejection of the norms and values of the society around the singer, with the use of the term "whores" implying a sense of disgust with the greed and selfishness of others.
Overall, "Manumit" is a powerful exploration of the human psyche, and the difficulties that come with the journey towards self-improvement and self-redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Torn apart, would you like to take part?
Asking if someone wants to be a part of the destruction and chaos that the singer has experienced before.
I've been down this lonely road before
The singer has experienced the loneliness and pain of their situation before.
Discarded thoughts
Thoughts and ideas that have been discarded and forgotten.
Minds laid waste
Minds that have been ruined and destroyed.
With mindless haste
Without thinking carefully or rationally, acting quickly and recklessly.
Thorn inside, we shall clash and collide
There is conflict and tension between the singer and another person.
I'll go down this lonely road again
The singer is willing to face the isolation and pain they have felt before.
Distrust abound
There is a lot of distrust and suspicion present.
Grab what's not yours
Taking things that do not belong to you, without permission or justification.
Such sweet hungry whores
This line could be interpreted as a derogatory reference to those who take what they want without regard for others.
True, I've done these things before
Admitting to past mistakes and wrongdoings.
Broken, tear these ties
The artist wants to end relationships or connections that have been damaged beyond repair.
Grounded still, I'd like to lift this spirit higher
Despite feeling limited or confined, the singer wants to find a way to improve their emotional state.
'Cause this is mine
The singer is asserting ownership or control over their own life and emotions.
Graceful hands at work
Someone with skill and talent is working to improve their situation.
And to dream it would be better
The artist has hope and aspirations for a brighter future.
To improve
The artist is working to make things better, for themselves or others.
What you do not know
There are things that the singer knows about themselves or their situation that others do not understand.
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Clot God
i'm glad to see them drawing from the Architect's formula for their brand of PROGRESSIVE music. Too many steal the Meshuggah patterns. Or, they are ripping off the boring (NOT REALLY PROGRESSIVE) Lame Theater. Meshuggah gets a wrong spell check, but Jay-Z Doesn't?????????????? ===3 ~+ ~~+ ~~~+