Phantasmagoria
Unveiling Life's Illusions: Phantasmagoria by Circa Survive
Lyrics
When I found out about the Lord I wanted more
Discovering knowledge about religion or spirituality made me desire more
But I never could believe
I struggled to accept or have faith in it
That there was something that had so much love for us
Skepticism about something possessing immense love while allowing suffering
That could sit and let us bleed to death
Doubting a benevolent entity that seemingly allows pain and suffering
Then she showed me all her love
A female figure demonstrated affection, yet I couldn't trust her
And I couldn't trust
My defenses were already raised, hindering trust
My guard was already up
Existing skepticism or caution prevented trusting the affection
Is the foundation of beliefs that have shaped my youth?
Questioning fundamental beliefs that influenced my upbringing
I found out that they weren't true
Realizing these foundational beliefs were untrue
At all
They were entirely false
God, money, and women will turn you mad
Warning about the destabilizing effect of pursuing God, money, and women
Always reaching for something that you can't have
Constantly chasing unattainable desires related to these
God, money, and women will bring you down
Emphasizing how these pursuits lead to downfall
Always searching for something that's not been found
Perpetual seeking of elusive satisfaction
Doesn't have to be something I can see
The object of pursuit need not be tangible
I don't know what to believe
Uncertainty about what to believe
Doesn't have to be something I can feel
Difficulty discerning reality or truth through senses
I don't know what is real
Lack of clarity about what is genuinely real
You got no say in our lives
Rejection of external control over our lives
You got no say no
Asserting the lack of authority over personal decisions
You got no say in our lives
Reiteration of rejecting external influence
You got no say no
Reaffirmation of personal autonomy
God, money, and women will turn you mad
Reiterating the destabilizing effect of God, money, and women
Always reaching out for something that you can't have
The cycle of pursuing unattainable desires reiterated
God, money, and women will break your heart
Emphasizing the emotional impact of these pursuits
Crush your soul, and leave you empty, and torn apart
Resulting in a sense of emptiness and profound emotional damage
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