Total Failure Apparatus
Journey Through Darkness: Oceans of Slumber's Total Failure Apparatus
Lyrics
I know this road is dark
I acknowledge that the journey or situation is challenging and difficult.
I know this road is treacherous
Acknowledgment of the hazardous nature of the path being taken.
And I know this road is long
Acknowledgment that the journey is lengthy.
But it's the only road I know
Expressing the recognition that the familiar path is the only one known.
I can stare at myself forever
Reflecting on self-examination and introspection that seems endless.
And wonder where it all went wrong
Questioning the past and trying to understand where mistakes were made.
Suddenly it all descends
A sudden descent into a challenging situation.
Sinking me further in
The difficulties intensify, pulling the individual deeper into adversity.
Shadows cast along the road ahead
Reference to shadows symbolizing challenges or hardships on the path forward.
Fighting the prism of what is left because
Fighting the consequences of what remains of a difficult situation.
I know this road is dark
Reiteration of the darkness and difficulty of the chosen path.
I know this road is treacherous
Reiteration of the treacherous nature of the journey.
And I know this road is long
Reiteration that the journey is long.
But it's the only road I know
Emphasizing that the known path, despite its challenges, is the only option.
So now where do I go? Where do we go?
Pondering where to go next, both individually and collectively.
And where did it all go wrong?
Reflecting on a point in time where things started going wrong.
It was never the time
Suggesting that the difficulties were not bound by time.
Broken mechanism that guides me
Referring to a malfunctioning internal mechanism guiding towards trouble.
To troubled waters
Mention of troubled waters, symbolizing difficult situations or emotions.
This machine that only wishes to fail
Describing a machine (possibly oneself) inclined to failure.
I am not alone
Assertion of not being alone in facing challenges.
I've come to sever all amends
Expressing the intention to sever or break ties with the past.
Along this lonely road I go
Continuing the journey alone along a lonely road.
The night fades to the glory of the morning
Transition from night to morning, but personal improvement is not evident.
But I'm no better than I was before
Acknowledging personal stagnation despite the passage of time.
The light fights the dark
Symbolic struggle between light (positivity) and dark (negativity).
From seeping further in
Fighting against the negative influences trying to penetrate deeper.
I know this road is dark
Reiterating the darkness of the known path.
But it's the only road I know
Emphasizing the only familiar route, despite its darkness.
Darkness (Darkness) engulfs (Engulfs)
Highlighting the engulfing nature of darkness and what remains.
All of (All of) what's left (What's Left)
Stating the overwhelming impact of darkness on what is left.
The night fades to the glory of the morning
Reiteration of the transition from night to morning without personal improvement.
But I'm no better than I was before
Continued struggle without evident personal growth.
The light fights the dark
Symbolic fight against darkness preventing further negativity.
From seeping further in
The effort is insufficient; darkness still finds a way in.
But it's not enough, it's not enough
Expressing a sense of inadequacy in the face of challenges.
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