ISAE

Ison's song 'ISAE' delves deep into the themes of existential disorientation and the search for meaning in an ever-confusing world. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with their sense of reality and belonging. The opening lines, 'Hold me under — I’m still breathing / I know I’ve been here before,' suggest a recurring struggle, a feeling of being submerged yet still fighting to stay alive. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the protagonist is lost, searching for meaning, and questioning what is real.

The chorus, 'And I don’t know where I belong / It’s only the way I’m feeling / Something’s always wrong,' captures the essence of existential angst. The feeling of being perpetually out of place and disconnected from one's origins is a powerful metaphor for the human condition. The recurring dream motif, 'I see it when I’m dreaming / I’m somewhere far from home,' further emphasizes the sense of alienation and the longing for a place that feels like home, even if it exists only in dreams.

The song also touches on the fear and confusion that come with this existential journey. Lines like 'Pull me out from all these visions / Does it ever go away?' and 'Lost in time-lines and soul collisions / Sometimes I feel so afraid' highlight the internal chaos and the desire for clarity. The imagery of being 'light-years away from home' in a 'place that feels so cold' underscores the profound sense of isolation and the struggle to find warmth and connection in an indifferent universe.

'ISAE' by Ison is a haunting exploration of existential themes, capturing the universal human experience of searching for meaning and belonging in a world that often feels alien and unwelcoming.