One Reason

Fade's song 'One Reason' delves deep into the psyche of someone trapped in a nightmarish reality, struggling against forces that seek to control and manipulate. The opening lines, 'Slit the throat of reason and reality / Cut myself and scream for their insanity,' set a grim tone, suggesting a world where logic and sanity have been overthrown. The protagonist is caught in a relentless nightmare, described as the 'main attraction of this twisted master plan,' indicating a sense of being watched or used for someone else's perverse entertainment.

The lyrics convey a sense of constant vigilance and pain, with lines like 'Trust nothing but pain to get me through the daze / Sleep with one eye open not to be their prey.' This imagery paints a picture of a person who is always on edge, unable to find peace or safety. The physical and emotional torment is palpable, as the protagonist is brought to their knees by the pressure and violence inflicted upon them. However, amidst this suffering, there is a spark of defiance and a hunger for revenge that gives them the strength to stand.

The chorus, 'I will be your deadman / With nothing but this blood on my hands / Stuck in your wonderland / I just want to make you bleed like me,' reveals a desire for retribution. The protagonist is willing to become a 'deadman,' a tool of vengeance, to make their oppressors feel the same pain they have endured. The song also touches on themes of apathy and control, as seen in the lines 'Everyday goes by without a second thought / Living in a perfect and controlled project.' The protagonist feels like a puppet in a meticulously designed hell, questioning if they will ever escape. Despite the bleakness, there is a glimmer of hope and determination to break free and make a change, even if it means becoming a symbol of pain and resistance.