Symmetry

Title Fight's song 'Symmetry' delves into the emotional turmoil and delicate balance of a broken relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the protagonist's internal struggle, using powerful metaphors to convey the depth of their pain. The opening lines, 'There's symmetry in the way you cut me straight in two,' suggest a sense of balance in the heartbreak, as if the pain is evenly distributed, yet it also highlights the sharpness and precision of the emotional wound inflicted. The imagery of 'a crowd in an empty room' further emphasizes the loneliness and isolation felt despite being surrounded by memories of the past relationship.

The recurring metaphor of being 'broken like a mirror' speaks to the shattering effect the breakup has had on the protagonist's sense of self. The reference to 'seven years' alludes to the superstition that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck, symbolizing the prolonged period of suffering and misfortune that follows the end of the relationship. However, the line 'walk barefoot through the glass, not a single cut' suggests a paradoxical resilience, as if the protagonist is enduring the pain without outwardly showing the scars.

The themes of balance and direction are central to the song, with the protagonist feeling lost and defenseless, 'walking on fences' and 'losing it' as the ground beneath them seems to disappear. The repeated line 'You're a match that can't be lit. Spark a flame, burn infinite' encapsulates the frustration and futility of trying to reignite a love that has been extinguished. The song captures the essence of heartbreak, the struggle to find equilibrium, and the enduring impact of a shattered relationship.