The Blade

Necrot's song "The Blade" delves deep into themes of despair, existential dread, and the inevitability of death. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a person grappling with the harsh realities of life, symbolized by the recurring imagery of a blade. The knife represents the unexpected and often painful turns that life can take, leaving the individual feeling hopeless and on the brink of time. The colorless shapes and the void mentioned in the lyrics emphasize a sense of emptiness and the loss of meaning in the protagonist's life.

The song also explores the concept of a self-constructed 'castle of hate,' a metaphor for the mental and emotional barriers built over time to cope with nightmares and shattered dreams. This castle, filled with endless guests, symbolizes the persistent and inescapable nature of these negative thoughts and experiences. The nails in the head and the visions of death further illustrate the torment and suffering that the protagonist endures, as they feel trapped in a cycle of pain and despair.

As the song progresses, the protagonist's desire to 'fade away into nothingness' and 'into the void' becomes more pronounced. This longing for escape from the relentless pain and the harsh reality of life is a central theme in the song. The blade, cold as ice, represents both the physical and emotional pain that the protagonist experiences, and their yearning for an end to their suffering. The repeated plea to 'show me the way, the way to die' underscores the depth of their despair and the desire for release from the torment they face.