Hypnotized
Unearthed Mesmerism: Reflections on Surreal Perception
Lyrics
The trees are in the meadow
The natural elements, specifically trees, are present in the meadow.
The cows are in the trees
An absurd or surreal image is depicted where cows are situated in the trees, indicating an unnatural or dreamlike scenario.
The people aren't anywhere to be found
The absence of people is highlighted, suggesting a deserted or empty environment.
Better take one of these
A suggestion or directive is given to take something.
The trees are in the meadow
Reiteration of the presence of trees in the meadow.
The cows are in the pigs
Another surreal image where cows are in an improbable location, this time in the pigs, reinforcing an unreal setting.
The people aren't anywhere to be found
Continued absence of people is emphasized in an unusual or illogical situation.
The gravedigger digs
A gravedigger is engaged in digging, potentially alluding to themes of mortality or the darker side of existence.
Look into my eyes
A series of repetitive affirmations of love, recognition, and a suggestion of being hypnotized, indicating a strong emotional or psychological hold or influence.
I love you, honey
-Look into my eyes
-I see you, honey
-Look into my eyes
-I know it, honey
-Look into my eyes
-Quiet, quiet
-Look into my eyes
-Oh, I love you honey
-Look into my eyes
-Oh, I feel it, honey
-Look into my eyes
-Oh, you're hypnotized, hypnotized
-Silent as a citizen
Comparing silence to that of a law-abiding citizen, possibly suggesting a sense of conformity or compliance.
City streets with ghosts and pasts
Urban streets are described as having echoes of the past, hinting at nostalgia or memories.
They used to laugh and dance here
A place where people used to find joy and celebrate until a certain spell or influence changed the atmosphere.
Until the spell was cast
Indication that a spell or some form of influence altered the previous joyous atmosphere.
Oh, look into my eyes
Similar to earlier verses, repeating affirmations and the idea of being hypnotized, implying a powerful psychological state or control.
I know you, honey
-Look into my eyes
-I see you, honey
-Look into my eyes
-I know it, honey
-Look into my eyes
-Quiet, quiet
-Look into my eyes
-Oh, I love you honey
-Look into my eyes
-Oh, I feel it, honey
-Look into my eyes
-Oh, you're hypnotized, hypnotized, hypnotized
-The mirror draws down your head
Description of a distorted perception reflected in a mirror, emotional numbness indicated by tears failing to elicit feeling.
You think the image is real
-Your tears are melting your face
-But you forgot how to feel
-Remember your lungs
Encouragement to remember important aspects of oneself, like the lungs, and to wake up from a state of detachment or numbness.
Remember your lungs
-Remember your lungs
-Remember your lungs
-The weight of your bones
-Remember your lungs
-Wake up and look into my eyes
-Look into my eyes
Continued repetition of affirmations and the idea of being hypnotized, reinforcing the theme of emotional captivity or control.
I love you, honey
-Look into my eyes
-I see you, honey
-Look into my eyes
-I know it, honey
-Look into my eyes
-Quiet, quiet
-Look into my eyes
-Oh, I love you honey
-Look into my eyes
-Oh, I feel it, honey
-Look into my eyes
-I love you, honey
-Look into my eyes
-Quiet, quiet
-Look into my eyes
-I know you, honey
-Look into my eyes
-I feel you, honey
-Look into my eyes
-Oh, you're hypnotized, hypnotized
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