Meaning of "Infest" by Breakdown Of Sanity

The lyrics of "Infest" by Breakdown of Sanity delve into the frustration and disappointment the narrator feels towards those who choose to remain ignorant and blind to the realities of the world. The opening lines express the idea that the person the lyrics are directed at thinks they have control over the world, while the narrator believes they would stop at nothing to maintain this illusion. The following lines suggest that this person has never truly experienced the world the way the narrator has, and they hold different values and beliefs. The references to a "lifeless voice" and "containing distorted views of this sick world" imply that this person embodies the negativity and falsehoods that the narrator finds unsettling.

The chorus further emphasizes the disconnect the narrator feels with this individual. They question whether this person can hear their voice, their words, or if they can even understand and empathize with them. The mention of masks represents the façade that people wear, hiding their true selves and the buried hearts that lie beneath. The line "I don't know - was it your choice, was it your destiny" implies the narrator's curiosity about whether this ignorance is a conscious decision made by the person or something they were destined to follow.

The song takes a darker turn when it declares "This is the beginning of the end" and welcomes the listener to the war against themselves. The lyrics suggest that the person in question has already lost, with their heart being dead metaphorically. The repetition of the lines "Can you hear my voice, can you hear my words" highlights the frustration and desperation of the narrator to be understood. The mention of "blind eyes" and "staring at me" depicts this person's inability to truly see and comprehend the truths being presented to them.

The lyrics conclude with the haunting line "Save our lives, but your eyes are still empty" which conveys a sense of hopelessness. The narrator sees the end approaching, implying that there is little hope for change or understanding.