Faceless

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The Struggle for Identity in Red's 'Faceless'

Red's song 'Faceless' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of losing one's identity and the desperate need for connection to feel whole again. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with an internal void, a voice screaming from within, begging to feel alive once more. The protagonist feels incomplete and lost without the presence of a significant other, suggesting that their sense of self is heavily dependent on this relationship. The line 'I'd give anything to live, 'cause without you I don't exist' underscores the depth of this dependency, highlighting the existential crisis faced by the individual when separated from their loved one.

The recurring theme of being 'hollow' and 'faceless' symbolizes a profound sense of emptiness and loss of identity. The protagonist feels like a shadow of their former self, unable to recognize who they are without the other person. This is further emphasized by the lines 'I'm not, I'm not myself, feel like I'm someone else,' which convey a sense of disconnection from one's true self. The imagery of shadows growing in the mind and monsters crawling inside represents the internal battles and haunting memories that the protagonist cannot escape, further contributing to their sense of being lost and forgotten.

The song also touches on themes of redemption and the hope for salvation. The protagonist pleads for someone to 'save me from the nothing I've become,' indicating a desire to be rescued from their current state of despair. The repeated mention of being 'faceless' suggests a collective experience of feeling invisible and forgotten, resonating with listeners who may have experienced similar struggles with identity and self-worth. Red's powerful lyrics and emotive delivery make 'Faceless' a poignant exploration of the human condition and the quest for meaning and connection in the face of inner turmoil.

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  4. Hymn For The Missing
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