Painted Faces

Trickywi's song "Painted Faces" delves into the eerie and unsettling world of haunted memories and the relentless passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a tormented soul, grappling with the haunting presence of 'painted faces' that symbolize past traumas or unresolved issues. These faces are not just mere memories; they are active, pulling the strings of life and influencing the present, creating a sense of being trapped in a cycle of pain and regret.

The recurring theme of 'pulling strings of life' suggests a lack of control, as if the protagonist is a puppet to these haunting memories. The plea for time to be bought or rewound indicates a desperate desire to escape or rectify past mistakes. The 'tainted rhyme' and 'wicked thoughts behind a smile' further emphasize the deceptive nature of these memories, which appear benign on the surface but are deeply malevolent underneath.

The imagery of a 'purple plague of rage' that 'stains the night until the day' adds a layer of intensity and urgency to the song. This plague represents the overwhelming and consuming nature of these haunting memories, which disrupt the peace of night and linger into the day. The song's climax, with its call to 'save them' and 'help them,' suggests a cry for redemption or rescue from this relentless torment. The final lines, 'We're out of time,' underscore the inevitability and inescapability of this haunting, leaving the listener with a profound sense of unease and reflection on the nature of memory and regret.