I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
She was a witness, a silent player
The missing link that they never found
Lose a best friend…Watch a life end…
Two shots went off and they both hit the ground
From out of nowhere...In like a nightmare...
Why did it go the way that it went down?
"He really did it! I won’t forget it!
It’s painful now that mom is all gone!"
Peripheral visions cut down on the sides
Your set of blinders they don’t bother your new eyes
Tread round in circles cut holes in the place
I can’t get past your tired face
Does it…Does it boil your blood?
She was a witness, a silent player
The missing link that they never found
Steps are retraced…Feelings replaced…
Ears are ringing ‘cause the sound is too loud
Sit back and recline...The tapes on rewind...
Hit the switch ‘cause it’s time to shutdown
"I’m frustrated! They could’ve waited!
I’m gonna blow my lid and let it all out!"
Peripheral visions cut down on the sides
Your set of blinders they don’t bother your new eyes
Tread round in circles cut holes in the place
I can’t get past your tired face
Does it…Does it boil your blood?
Say goodbye…No more lies…
In disguise…Truth will rise…
Say goodbye…No more lies…
In disguise…Truth will rise…
Peripheral visions cut down on the sides
Your set of blinders they don’t bother your new eyes
Tread round in circles cut holes in the place
I can’t get past your tired face
Does it…Does it boil your blood?
The missing link that they never found
Lose a best friend…Watch a life end…
Two shots went off and they both hit the ground
From out of nowhere...In like a nightmare...
Why did it go the way that it went down?
"He really did it! I won’t forget it!
It’s painful now that mom is all gone!"
Peripheral visions cut down on the sides
Your set of blinders they don’t bother your new eyes
Tread round in circles cut holes in the place
I can’t get past your tired face
Does it…Does it boil your blood?
She was a witness, a silent player
The missing link that they never found
Steps are retraced…Feelings replaced…
Ears are ringing ‘cause the sound is too loud
Sit back and recline...The tapes on rewind...
Hit the switch ‘cause it’s time to shutdown
"I’m frustrated! They could’ve waited!
I’m gonna blow my lid and let it all out!"
Peripheral visions cut down on the sides
Your set of blinders they don’t bother your new eyes
Tread round in circles cut holes in the place
I can’t get past your tired face
Does it…Does it boil your blood?
Say goodbye…No more lies…
In disguise…Truth will rise…
Say goodbye…No more lies…
In disguise…Truth will rise…
Peripheral visions cut down on the sides
Your set of blinders they don’t bother your new eyes
Tread round in circles cut holes in the place
I can’t get past your tired face
Does it…Does it boil your blood?
Lyrics submitted by djmog
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