Visions In My Head

Obituary's 'Visions In My Head' delves into the haunting and eerie realms of the human psyche. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a journey through time and the mind, where the protagonist grapples with unsettling visions and dark thoughts. The opening lines, 'Well back in time enough justified as I am free to seek the unknown,' suggest a quest for understanding or perhaps a confrontation with past traumas. This journey is not just physical but deeply psychological, as the protagonist crawls inside their own mind, battling the 'visions in my head.'

The recurring theme of being 'lost with time' and encountering 'a near scare' and 'a feat that’s rare' indicates a struggle with existential fears and the unknown. The 'rare dark hole' and 'stone and terror' imagery evoke a sense of dread and foreboding, suggesting that the protagonist is navigating through a mental landscape filled with death and decay. The line 'that bleeds death through the bone' further intensifies this macabre atmosphere, highlighting the inescapable nature of these dark thoughts.

As the song progresses, the protagonist's battle with these visions becomes more intense. The 'blinded walls' that 'trap and call' symbolize the mental barriers and the inescapable nature of these haunting thoughts. The repetition of 'visions in my head' underscores the persistent and intrusive nature of these dark images. The song's conclusion, with the protagonist still grappling with these visions, suggests that this is an ongoing struggle, one that is deeply rooted in their psyche and perhaps reflective of broader themes of mortality and the human condition.