Dethroned
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Defaced
Dethroned
The fate
Unknown
Unsure
Unkempt
His pride
None left

Snatched with rage, his gift was thrown
Blindly into the depths below
Irretrievable under that stone

Almost stopped it
On the brink
Somehow
He still thinks
Today is
Just a blip
The footnote that ends
His entry at the center
Of all self-respecting
Encyclopedias

That face he will not see again
Will always be with him will never leave
Will mock him in his sleep, remind him

In every reflection, translucent and shimmering
Those marbles appearing to make him

Weightless as ever, forever weak
Forever needing a distraction to speak

Elephant eyeballs hovering over all thought
With lips ever puckered, aimless fishes within

He's still in, still in, (?)
He looks capable
(?)

He'll never tell anyone, and no one will ever find out
It will always be with him no doubt
He wants to feel sympathy for him
But he'll come back again and again
Oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh




Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Dethroned" by BLACK MIDI is a melancholic and metaphorical piece about the emotional and psychological turmoil someone goes through after experiencing a significant loss or failure. The lyrics describe the singer's downfall, his loss of pride and confidence as he is stripped of his former glory (defaced and dethroned). He is unsure of his fate, and his future is unknown, which leaves him feeling unkempt and uncertain about himself. His pride is shattered, and there is nothing left to hold on to.


The verse "snatched with rage" refers to the sudden nature of his descent accompanied by anger and frustration. His gift, symbolizing his talent or skill, was thrown away blindly and irretrievably. The singer is at the brink of giving up, but somehow he still thinks that today is just a blip, and his downfall is just a footnote that will end his entry at the center of all self-respecting encyclopedias. The metaphorical reference to the entry means that he has reached the peak of his success, but now it will be just a passing memory.


The second verse talks about how the singer is haunted by his past memories and failures, which are the weightless elephant eyeballs hovering over his thoughts. These memories make him feel forever weak, and he needs a distraction to speak, implying that he is stuck in his sorrow and is unable to move on. The line "He'll never tell anyone, and no one will ever find out" shows that he is struggling to come to terms with his loss and is unable to share his feelings with anyone. The chorus "Oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh" is a repetitive and haunting melody representing the singer's internal battle.


Line by Line Meaning

Defaced
He has been tarnished and ruined beyond recognition.


Dethroned
He has lost all of his power, status, and influence.


The fate
The unknown and uncertain destiny that awaits him.


Unknown
His future and what lies ahead is shrouded in mystery and ambiguity.


Unsure
He is uncertain, hesitant, and lacks confidence about what to do next.


Unkempt
He is disorganized, untidy, and has let himself go.


His pride
His sense of self-worth, dignity, and confidence has been completely shattered.


None left
He has lost all remnants of his pride and has become completely hopeless.


Snatched with rage, his gift was thrown
His talent and abilities were taken away from him and discarded with anger and hatred.


Blindly into the depths below
He was cast into the abyss without any intention or direction.


Irretrievable under that stone
His talent and abilities are lost forever and cannot be regained.


Almost stopped it
He almost prevented his downfall and demise.


On the brink
He was on the verge of collapsing completely.


Somehow
He managed to hold on and continue living, even though life has become unbearable.


He still thinks
Despite everything, he still has hope and tries to cling to it.


Today is
The present moment, which is fleeting and temporary.


Just a blip
A minor and insignificant moment in time that is overshadowed by his suffering.


The footnote that ends
His legacy and contribution to the world will be remembered only as a minor and insignificant footnote.


His entry at the center
His presence and importance in the world, which has now diminished to nothing.


Of all self-respecting
Those who have any self-respect and dignity would not consider him to be important or relevant.


Encyclopedias
The written works that document history, knowledge, and information and which have no mention of his contributions.


That face he will not see again
The person he used to be, which he has lost and can never regain.


Will always be with him will never leave
The memories of his past glory and happiness will always stay with him, haunting him forever.


Will mock him in his sleep, remind him
His memories will torment him, reminding him of his lost happiness and mocking his current state of misery.


In every reflection, translucent and shimmering
His past self is always visible in every reflection, as if it is a faded and distant image.


Those marbles appearing to make him
His eyes appear to be bulging and distended, as if they are overly large.


Weightless as ever, forever weak
He feels as if he has no gravity or weight, and he is powerless and weak forever.


Forever needing a distraction to speak
He always requires a diversion or something else to focus on, in order to avoid the pain of his own reality.


Elephant eyeballs hovering over all thought
His large eyes seem to dominate his every thought and action, as if they are watching over everything.


With lips ever puckered, aimless fishes within
His lips are always pursed as if he is about to speak or convey something, but he has nothing of substance to say.


He's still in, still in, (?)
He is still living and struggling, despite his pain and loss.


He looks capable
Despite his inner turmoil, he appears to be capable and functioning on the surface.


He'll never tell anyone, and no one will ever find out
He is suffering alone and has no one to turn to, and his pain will remain a secret forever.


It will always be with him no doubt
His pain and suffering will remain with him forever, and he will never heal completely.


He wants to feel sympathy for him
Despite his own loss, he wants to empathize and understand the pain of others.


But he'll come back again and again
Despite his efforts to heal or move on, his pain and suffering will always return to haunt him.


Oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh
The sound of his pain and despair that echoes endlessly in his mind.


Oh-oh oh-oh-oh
His cry for help that goes unanswered and unheard.


Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
The emptiness and despair that fills his heart and soul.


Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
The endless cycle of pain and suffering that he cannot escape from.


Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
The sound of his tears that fall like rain, but no one is there to wipe them away.




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Geordie Wade Greep, Cameron Overeynder, Morgann George Simpson

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