Organs

Of Monsters And Men's song 'Organs' delves deep into the emotional turmoil and the struggle of dealing with past mistakes and regrets. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with their inner demons, trying to make sense of their pain and the consequences of their actions. The opening lines, 'I am sorry, this is always how it goes / The wind blows loudest when you've got your eyes closed,' suggest a sense of inevitability and helplessness, as if the protagonist is caught in a cycle of suffering that they can't escape from.

The recurring theme of removing parts of oneself—'So I take off my face / Because it reminds me of how it all went wrong'—serves as a powerful metaphor for the desire to escape from one's identity and the memories associated with it. This act of self-dissection symbolizes the extreme lengths to which the protagonist is willing to go to avoid confronting their pain. The face, tongue, and lungs are not just physical organs but represent the core aspects of one's being—identity, communication, and breath, respectively. By removing these, the protagonist is attempting to erase the parts of themselves that are most closely tied to their suffering.

Despite the intense self-loathing and desire to escape, there is a glimmer of hope in the line, 'But I leave in my heart / Because I don't want to stay in the dark.' This suggests that, despite everything, the protagonist still holds on to their heart, symbolizing their capacity for love, hope, and resilience. The heart remains as a beacon of light in the darkness, indicating that there is still a part of them that believes in the possibility of healing and redemption. 'Organs' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of pain, identity, and the struggle to find light in the darkest of times.