This haunting track from Bright Eyes explores themes of isolation and despair in a post-apocalyptic world. The poignant lyrics delve into the internal struggle of feeling abandoned by society, while simultaneously confronting the very machines that were designed to protect us, now turned against us. A powerful blend of poetic imagery and emotive storytelling, this song resonates with anyone who has felt disconnected from the world around them.
Verse 1:
I woke up one day, the sky was gray,
The world had changed, but no one said a word.
I searched for comfort, in familiar places,
But all I found were empty, vacant spaces.
Chorus:
The world ended and nobody told me,
I’m trapped in a glass cage, can’t you see?
The machine that kept me safe is killing me,
I’m a ghost in my own home, lost the key.
Verse 2:
I walked the streets, they felt so cold,
Life went on, but all that I was told,
Was to trust the wires, the screens, the lights,
But now they’ve turned against me, dimmed the nights.
Chorus:
The world ended and nobody told me,
I’m trapped in a glass cage, can’t you see?
The machine that kept me safe is killing me,
I’m a ghost in my own home, lost the key.
Bridge:
And every whisper of the breeze reminds,
Of voices silenced that I cannot find.
I scream to the heavens, but the answer’s a drone,
In this sterile world, I’m forever alone.
Chorus:
The world ended and nobody told me,
I’m trapped in a glass cage, can’t you see?
The machine that kept me safe is killing me,
I’m a ghost in my own home, lost the key.
Outro:
So I’ll wander these ruins, rusted and torn,
The weight of silence, endlessly worn.
Each step a reminder of what used to be,
In a world that ended, and nobody told me.
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The world ended and nobody told me. The machine that kept me safe is killing me.
Bright Eyes