Lyrics
At night the voices speak through me
At night, external forces or thoughts take control of the speaker.
To me
Emphasizes the personal nature of the experience, reinforcing that the voices are directed at the speaker.
Sets my mind adrift, it floats away
The influence of these voices causes the speaker's mind to wander and detach.
Slowly
Describes the gradual departure of the speaker's consciousness.
Dragging me down unconsious
The descent into unconsciousness is portrayed as a dragging force.
Sleep tight my dear, I've come to kill
The speaker adopts a sinister tone, suggesting harm to someone dear.
If I can't have you, then no one will
Expresses a possessive desire, indicating a willingness to harm if ownership is challenged.
It gives me the thrill
The act of harming provides a sense of satisfaction or pleasure to the speaker.
Into the everlasting grace
Transition to a broader context, possibly a reference to a larger, eternal perspective.
In the mirror I'm the man without face
The speaker perceives himself as faceless in the mirror, possibly reflecting a loss of identity.
Only the name's been changed
Despite the external changes, the essence remains the same.
Candlelight upon the blade
Imagery of a candlelit blade symbolizes a ritualistic or ceremonial setting.
Whispering now it's time again
The whispering indicates a recurring cycle, a call to action.
My knife bleeds with desire and anger
The knife represents a tool fueled by both desire and anger.
My hand shakes, can't hold on much longer
Physical and emotional instability, struggling to maintain control.
No, it's time for us to become
A decision or realization that a change is necessary.
One, we are
Repetition emphasizes unity and the act of sharpening edges as a collective endeavor.
One, we've become
-One, we are
-One, sharpen the edges once again
-One, we are
-One, we've become
-One, we are
-One, sharpen the edges once again
-Prepare the pain
Preparing for the inevitable pain associated with the act.
You look so peaceful
A shift in focus to the aftermath, expressing remorse or acknowledgment of wrongdoing.
Now you're gone
-So please forgive me
-I've done wrong
-And still the voices
-Are calling me
-Back in the shadows
-I belong again
-Into the overflow
Entering a state of excess or overflow, possibly representing an overwhelmed state of being.
In the mirror I'm the man, I don't know
The mirror reflection suggests a disconnect between self-perception and reality.
Even though my name's the same
Despite changes, the core identity remains elusive or unknown.
Candlelight upon the blade
Repetition of the blade imagery, indicating a cyclical pattern of desire and instability.
Whispering now it's time again
-My knife bleeds with desire and anger
-My hand shakes, can't hold on much longer
-No, it's time for us to become
A call for transformation or change, acknowledging the need to evolve.
One, we are
Reiteration of unity and the collective act of sharpening edges.
One, we've become
-One, we are
-One, sharpen the edges once again
-One, we are
-One, we've become
-One, we are
-One, sharpen the edges once again
-Prepare the pain
Reemphasizing the preparation for pain, possibly as a consequence of the collective action.
Sharpen the edges
The repetition of "Sharpen the edges" serves as a powerful and ominous mantra, reinforcing the central theme.
Sharpen the edges
-Sharpen the edges
-Sharpen the edges
-Sharpen the edges
-Sharpen the edges
-Sharpen the edges
-Sharpen the edges
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