This definetly forms a suite with Obfuscation, but it contrasts almost entirely comsidering it is a soft 3 minutes of only singing while Obfuscation is a louder 9 minute epic consisting only screams. it's rather obvious too because the chorus of Obfuscation is also "close one eye, step to the side" and the last line is "Mirrors and Obfuscation". Therefore this is the first part to the idea of "opening your eyes" and how everyone besides him is blind to the truth.
I love this song, it's a perfect intro to the album, especially the middle jazz section.
This definetly forms a suite with Obfuscation, but it contrasts almost entirely comsidering it is a soft 3 minutes of only singing while Obfuscation is a louder 9 minute epic consisting only screams. it's rather obvious too because the chorus of Obfuscation is also "close one eye, step to the side" and the last line is "Mirrors and Obfuscation". Therefore this is the first part to the idea of "opening your eyes" and how everyone besides him is blind to the truth.
I love this song, it's a perfect intro to the album, especially the middle jazz section.