Drown in Apathy
Revolted Reflections: Battling Apathy's Serpent Within
Lyrics
Why?
Expressing a questioning or contemplative state of mind.
Why should I care for all of them?
Questioning the need to care about others.
Why should I give a fuck about society?
Expressing a lack of concern for societal expectations.
This question’s always in my head
Reflecting on a recurring question in the singer's mind.
The devil on my shoulder, but I find
Acknowledging an internal conflict represented by the devil on the shoulder.
Myself
Self-awareness and introspection.
Screaming against the tide
Metaphorically resisting societal norms or pressures.
I can’t let myself
Refusing to succumb to a state of apathy.
To drown inside apathy
Highlighting the danger of losing oneself in apathy.
The one that leaves me cold inside
Describing apathy as a cold and isolating emotion.
The serpent’s tongue that tells you
Introducing the influence of a deceptive voice.
“Leave them helpless”,
Encouraging a mindset of leaving others helpless.
“Survival of the fittest is the game”
Referencing the concept of survival of the fittest.
It slithers in my ears
Describing the insidious nature of the serpent's influence.
Everyday
Emphasizing the daily recurrence of this negative influence.
I lose my faith to people
Expressing a loss of faith in people.
Humankind,
Pondering on the state of humanity.
Is it a lost cause?
Questioning the worthiness of a cause.
An endless fight,
Describing an ongoing and seemingly endless struggle.
Stand on a razor’s edge
Metaphorically standing at a point of extreme decision-making.
Right or wrong?
Pondering the moral dilemma of right or wrong.
I’ll make a change, I will find
Expressing a commitment to personal change and self-discovery.
Myself
Reiterating the act of resisting societal pressures.
Screaming against the tide
Reaffirming the determination not to lose oneself.
I can’t lose myself
Rejecting ignorance as a threat to self.
To ignorance, I find
Continuing the struggle against ignorance.
Myself
Emphasizing the internal conflict and the need for resistance.
Trying to dam the sea
Metaphorically attempting to prevent a metaphorical sea of apathy.
Trying to fight my urge
Struggling against the urge to become apathetic.
My impulse to apathy
Acknowledging the internal impulse towards apathy.
The protectors, the destroyers
Introducing contrasting roles of "protectors" and "destroyers."
Create and kill, love and detest
Describing the conflicting aspects of human nature.
Internal, forever
Reflecting on the enduring internal struggle within humanity.
The duality of man
Summarizing the dual nature of mankind.
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