Lyrics
Verse
Introduction to the verse.
Take a vow
Commit to a promise or oath.
Carry it to the grave
Carry the commitment to death.
Fear and doubt
Feelings of anxiety and uncertainty.
The eyes of a hurricane
Intense and chaotic circumstances.
I hold back these black emotions
Suppressing negative emotions.
Slam shut the door thats open
Closing off an accessible opportunity.
Never break
Commitment to never reveal the true self.
The monster behind the mask
Reference to a hidden, monstrous aspect of oneself.
Secrets safe
Keeping personal secrets safe.
This side of the looking glass
Referring to the concealed reality.
You dont want to see whats under
Warning against discovering what lies beneath the surface.
Under the surface
Emphasizing the hidden depth.
and so
Transition to the chorus.
Chorus
Introduction to the chorus.
Brick by brick
Gradual construction of emotional barriers.
I built it up
Building these barriers incrementally.
To isolate
Creating isolation from others.
To shut them out
Intent to exclude others.
But cracks run deep inside this vault.
Acknowledging internal vulnerabilities despite external toughness.
Can you tear it down?
Questioning the possibility of breaking down these barriers.
Tear down my Great Wall
Expressing a desire for the destruction of personal defenses.
Verse 2
Transition to the second verse.
In this abyss
Describing a dark and solitary place.
Theres only room for one
Limiting space for others, asserting self-importance.
Bottomless
Emphasizing the depth of darkness and negativity.
Shadows devour the sun
Metaphorically consuming positivity.
Your too close to know whats sleeping
Warning others about hidden dangers.
Ill drag you down here with me
Threatening to pull others into a negative state.
Through the barricades you crash
Confrontation with barriers.
My defense is fading fast
Personal defenses deteriorating quickly.
Your too close to know whats coming
Warning others about approaching consequences.
But this is your warning
Providing a cautionary message to others.
Bridge
Introduction to the bridge.
So I flash you a saccharin smile
Superficially positive expression to divert attention.
Distract from my own exile
Distraction from personal struggles.
Its not safe in this skin
Acknowledgment of insecurity and danger within.
Hold my breath
Physically restraining emotions.
Keep it in
Suppressing emotions and enduring difficulties.
Count to ten
Coping mechanism of counting to manage challenges.
Til its over?
Rhetorical question about the duration of difficulties.
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