The band was formed by guitarist Manuel and drummer Jan in 2012 together with the earlier bassist, singer and second guitarist. After a few line-up changes, the current members decided on sticking to a highly diversifying sound, which can be described as a technically sophisticated modern style of Progressive Metal.
The Mirror
Unprocessed Lyrics
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Perforated like cold shards
Don′t you see my looking glass in front of me?
My mirror is staring back at me once again
My eyes stops to watch
The light begins to fade away
Do I regret my thoughts?
A violent wave expanding ruthless
Could we choose the live?
Could we choose to exist?
Look at the world we've got nothing to keep
I have a secret
Do I regret my thoughts?
A violent wave expanding ruthless
Could we choose the live?
Could we choose to exist?
Look at the world we′ve got nothing to keep
Got nothing to keep
I have a secret I do not tell
A violent wave expanding directionless
Could we choose, can we breath the same air?
Like before?
My glass staring back at me
Do I feel ashamed not to see?
Ashamed not to see
Ashamed not to see
The lyrics to Unprocessed's song "The Mirror" convey a sense of introspection and self-reflection. The opening lines "The soul like broken glass, perforated like cold shards" suggest a fragmented and wounded inner self. The use of the metaphor of a mirror emphasizes the idea of self-examination. The line "Don't you see my looking glass in front of me?" implies that the singer is addressing someone who fails to see the reflection of their own flaws.
The chorus of the song further emphasizes the theme of self-awareness and the struggle to confront one's own thoughts and actions. The repetition of the lines "My mirror is staring back at me once again, my eyes stop to watch, the light begins to fade away" suggests a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and self-criticism. The use of the mirror as a symbol for self-perception highlights the internal struggle and the desire for change.
The verses introduce the idea of a hidden secret and the contemplation of regret. The lines "A violent wave expanding ruthless, could we choose to live? Could we choose to exist? Look at the world we've got nothing to keep" raise existential questions about the purpose and meaning of life. The repetition of the question "Do I regret my thoughts?" suggests a wrestling with past choices and their consequences. The lyrics also touch on the concept of shame, as the singer wonders if they should feel ashamed for not seeing their own reflection in the mirror.
Line by Line Meaning
The soul like broken glass
The essence of the person is fragmented and damaged, like shattered glass
Perforated like cold shards
Full of holes and jagged edges, resembling sharp and icy fragments
Don′t you see my looking glass in front of me?
Can't you perceive the mirror that reflects my true self right in front of me?
My mirror is staring back at me once again
Once more, my reflection in the mirror is intensively observing me
My eyes stops to watch
My gaze becomes fixated and immobile
The light begins to fade away
The illumination gradually diminishes and disappears
I have a secret
There is something concealed within me
Do I regret my thoughts?
Am I filled with remorse for the ideas that occupy my mind?
A violent wave expanding ruthless
An aggressive surge that spreads relentlessly
Could we choose the live?
Is it possible for us to select the way we exist?
Could we choose to exist?
Can we decide our very existence?
Look at the world we've got nothing to keep
Observe the world where we possess nothing worth preserving
Got nothing to keep
Have nothing to retain or hold on to
I have a secret I do not tell
There is a hidden truth within me that remains unspoken
A violent wave expanding directionless
An uncontrolled surge spreading without purpose or aim
Could we choose, can we breath the same air?
Is it within our power to decide if we can share the same atmosphere?
Like before?
Similar to how things were in the past?
My glass staring back at me
My reflection in the mirror intensely gazes back at me
Do I feel ashamed not to see?
Am I experiencing guilt for failing to perceive or understand?
Ashamed not to see
Feeling humiliation for being unaware
Writer(s): Leon Pfeifer, Christoph Schultz, Manuel Gardner Fernandes, David John Levy
Contributed by Max R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.