Double Walker

Manic Movement's 'Double Walker' delves into the complex and often dark relationship between one's actions and their conscience. The song opens with vivid imagery of disgrace and interlaced ways, suggesting a deep entanglement with guilt and moral corruption. The 'hungry smile' and the notion of being 'double crossed' introduce a sense of betrayal, not just by others but by one's own darker impulses. This duality is further emphasized by the idea of a 'double walker,' a shadow self that mirrors and magnifies the protagonist's inner turmoil.

The lyrics explore the consequences of self-gratification and the inevitable guilt that follows. The lines 'Every bloody inch of self-gratification / Would be compensated by a bloody laceration' highlight the painful repercussions of indulgence. The protagonist grapples with their actions, feeling the weight of responsibility and the distance between their true self and their impure acts. This internal conflict is personified by the 'schism dressed in carnal relics,' a figure that embodies the protagonist's darker side, mounting the throne of their psyche.

As the song progresses, the imagery becomes more haunting and surreal. The banshee's wail and the journey through a woodland of overthrown memorial stones symbolize the protagonist's confrontation with their shadow self. The final lines, where the shadow self demands to 'be my face,' suggest a complete takeover, leaving the protagonist as a 'dreamwalker,' a passive observer of their own life until the shadow self is done with them. This chilling conclusion underscores the theme of losing control to one's darker impulses and the perpetual struggle for self-redemption.