Lyrics
The shutter opens but never closes
The process of capturing an image begins but is never completed.
I am lost, waylaid, in light trails
The speaker feels lost and diverted by the trails of light.
Endless moments, overlaid and burned across
Endless moments are imprinted and burned, creating a chaotic pattern.
A melee of scattered braille
A disorganized collection of tactile symbols (braille) scattered around.
This image is, a night-terror transforming
An image that represents a nightmarish experience, lacking the hope of resolution.
Without the hope of morning
The speaker is stuck in a state of fear without the promise of a better future.
My nemesis, I feel it coming for me
The nemesis, a formidable enemy or obstacle, is approaching the speaker.
And it means to destroy me
The approaching threat intends to cause harm or destruction to the speaker.
Why does this keep happening?
The speaker questions the recurring nature of their distressing experiences.
I try to close my eyes but I can't blink
Despite attempting to avoid the situation, the speaker cannot escape it.
And the world keeps moving on
The world continues to move forward despite the speaker's struggles.
Black and white blur into one
The distinction between black and white blurs, symbolizing a loss of clarity.
Hieroglyphic, indecipherable, opaque
Symbols or writing that are difficult to interpret and understand.
The meaning escapes me
The meaning of the situation escapes the speaker.
Dry and lidless are my eyes
The speaker's eyes are dry and lidless, possibly expressing a state of exhaustion.
Asleep, awake, reading the slurred debris
The speaker experiences confusion, whether in a state of sleep or wakefulness.
This image is, a night-terror transforming
Reiteration of the nightmarish transformation without hope for a better outcome.
Without the hope of morning
The impending threat (nemesis) is approaching the speaker with destructive intent.
My nemesis, I feel it coming for me
Confirmation of the approaching danger that aims to bring harm.
And it means to destroy me
The imminent threat is focused on causing destruction to the speaker.
Why does this keep happening?
Continued questioning of the recurring and unexplainable distressing experiences.
I try to close my eyes but I can't blink
Efforts to avoid the distressing situation are futile, leading to frustration.
And the world keeps moving on
Despite personal struggles, the world persists in its relentless progression.
Black and white blur into
The distinction between black and white continues to blur into indistinct shades.
Why does this keep happening?
Reiteration of the perplexing and repetitive nature of distressing experiences.
I try to close my eyes but I can't blink
Even attempts to close one's eyes and escape prove ineffective.
And the world keeps moving on
The world persists in its movement, regardless of the speaker's internal struggles.
Black and white blur into one
The merging of black and white symbolizes a loss of clarity, unity, or distinction.
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