Prosthetic

Haken's song 'Prosthetic' delves into the complex themes of identity, trauma, and the struggle to find clarity amidst chaos. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the aftermath of a significant, possibly traumatic, event. The opening lines, 'Sleep-deprived, another chalk line marks the walls,' suggest a sense of confinement and a repetitive, almost prison-like existence. The mention of 'altered bloodwork' and 'electric prosthetic parts' hints at a transformation, possibly both physical and psychological, that the protagonist is undergoing. This transformation is not entirely welcome, as it seems to bring more questions and confusion than answers.

The chorus, with its repeated lines 'I don't wanna talk about it anymore / So sick of these questions, I've heard them before,' reflects a deep frustration and exhaustion. The protagonist is tired of being questioned, possibly about their trauma or their new identity, and finds that the more they try to understand or explain, the less clear everything becomes. This could be a metaphor for the often overwhelming and confusing nature of dealing with trauma and the changes it brings to one's life.

The song also touches on themes of apathy and numbness, as seen in the lines 'Morphine fuels my apathy / I've become the Rorschach.' The reference to morphine suggests a numbing of pain, both physical and emotional, while the mention of the Rorschach test implies a loss of clear identity, becoming a blank slate onto which others project their interpretations. The repeated phrase 'Eye for an eye, life for a life' hints at a cycle of retribution or a struggle for justice, further complicating the protagonist's journey towards healing and self-understanding.