Delve into the mind of uncertainty and existential dread with 'What If,' a haunting exploration of reality's thin veil. This powerful track captures a moment of clarity amidst chaos—an instant where illusion fades, leaving behind the raw essence of truth and distortion. Experience the struggle between curiosity and fear, as one questions the nature of existence and the desire for deeper understanding.
Verse 1:
What if for a second, the illusion cracks?
A shatter in the system, a whisper in the dark?
What lies beneath the surface, what do I really lack?
A flicker, a moment, that sets me apart.
Chorus:
What if, what if, something’s out of place?
A glitch in the matrix, a hint of a face?
Do I really want to see, or should I look away?
What if, what if, it’s here to stay?
Verse 2:
The memories are fading, corrupted and torn,
Echoes of a world I no longer mourn.
A misplaced sound, an electromagnetic pulse,
In that fleeting second, all reality convulses.
Chorus:
What if, what if, something’s out of place?
A glitch in the matrix, a hint of a face?
Do I really want to see, or should I look away?
What if, what if, it’s here to stay?
Bridge:
Waking up from nightmares, is this just a dream?
Is the truth worth knowing, or just more obscene?
Hold your breath, just a moment, fear begins to cling,
What if reality isn’t what it seems?
Verse 3:
In the shadows, I wander, searching for light,
Every whispered question, another endless fight.
A brief revelation, then back to the grind,
Was it real, was it fleeting, or a trick of the mind?
Chorus:
What if, what if, something’s out of place?
A glitch in the matrix, a hint of a face?
Do I really want to see, or should I look away?
What if, what if, it’s here to stay?
Outro:
What if—in that heartbeat, I learn the truth?
What if I can’t unsee it, exposed to the proof?
A crack in the illusion that brings on the night,
What if—what if I finally ignite?
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What if, for a split second, the illusion cracks? Maybe there’s a moment—a glitch, a corrupted memory, a misplaced sound—that makes him question everything. What if the system lets him see the real world for just a fraction of a second before snapping him back? Was it real? Was it just a malfunction? Does he even want to know?
Nine Inch Nails