Shockwave

Elena Siegman's 'Shockwave' is a haunting and enigmatic song that delves into themes of time, identity, and existential struggle. The lyrics are rich with metaphors and dark imagery, creating a sense of a perpetual, almost cyclical journey through both light and shadow. The reference to 'Mein clouded faustian enigma' suggests a complex and possibly doomed pact, reminiscent of the Faustian bargain where one trades their soul for knowledge or power. This sets the tone for a song that explores the consequences of such a deal, particularly how time, described as a 'lunar paradigma,' affects one's dreams and reality.

The recurring motif of a 'Shockwave' serves as a powerful metaphor for sudden, impactful changes that disrupt the flow of time and existence. The lyrics 'I'll always follow you and be your shadow' and 'I'm floating up into the bright air, light sanctified' juxtapose the ideas of light and darkness, suggesting an eternal struggle between opposing forces. This duality is further emphasized with lines like 'An evil twin like noon and midnight turn endlessly,' highlighting the constant battle between good and evil, light and dark, and the inevitable passage of time.

The song also touches on themes of fate and destiny, as seen in 'You're turning pages that you're meant to wait on' and 'They're fate drawn of days gone by.' These lines suggest a predestined path that one must follow, even if it leads to tragedy. The imagery of 'floating up into the moonlight' and 'night sanctify' evokes a sense of transcendence and purification, yet it is tinged with pain and loss, as indicated by 'I feel the pain just like a Shockwave.' The song's conclusion, with the lines 'I fade away into a dark place and disappear,' leaves the listener with a sense of unresolved tension and the haunting realization that the cycle of struggle and transformation is unending.