The “Tear that knife from what once would’ve need dead fingers, lying blue against the floor.” Is a nod to self harm. Seemingly specifically the worst form.

Y'all are getting there 😂!! There is so much depth and the emotion that Vessel brings forth is crazy good. I've cried to this song so many times 😂. But it's one of my Favorite songs by them. Of course all of their songs seem to be my "favorite" lol 😆. I love everything they've put out. They are so deep, just wait. As for the masks, Vessel went through several phases of them until he evolved into his look now. So dope! Vessel is just straight up genius to have built this whole lore and the music behind it. Keep going, the smoke will start to clear as you go. And Unc, you're right, TMBTE Vessel has accepted the outcome of this tumultuous relationship. He has grown so much. He deserves to be happy after everything he's gone through. It's definitely a journey, and can't wait for you to Start the Sundowning album. Til next time ✌️ Worship ❤

The first verse is a realization that things are different now. She is in a state of exhaustion and depression. The chorus then is the beginning of the pleading. Remember the way that you were. I notice the change, you can act like you don't feel the way you feel but I know you do and you need to let me in. The second verse is him telling her that he is going to help her, while the whispers are telling her that things are too different to ever go back to anything resembling what was. The last chorus is the panic of Vessel knowing she is too far gone. Throwing it all out there in a last ditch effort, it concludes with "I know it now". She knows she will never be the same. It's why she disappears at that point, she is gone. This could be suicide, but I think it's just her propensity to leave that becomes a theme through the three albums. She can't stay because of how things have gone for her and despite the love she wants (foreshadow here) being available, she can't see past the fear.

I think this song, the lyrics read exactly as intended. It is a tough/sad song.

I always felt this was like Sleep almost giving almost a eulogy/ plea to not give up on life, show me the damage and I'll take it from you and show you how to use it. Its going to get much much deeper hahaha

Vessel has always been very cryptic in the meaning of his lyrics, there's is never a right answer, and I think that's the point, the music is for everyone and its about the interpretation. That's why so many people relate to it. Sleep Token is always evolving.

Yes lets go!!!!!! There's multiple mask especially in the earlier days, this goes sooo deep!!!

To me the lyrics sound like they from one point trying to get the person to remember themselves. Then also the lyrics sound like they are the thoughts that you have that lead to you taking your life. The vessel behind is pleading to get them to remember who they are and the one on stage is the bad thoughts.

Sundowning soon let's gooo 🙏worship

Ooooh, this is when the fun begins! I gotta be honest, I’m super impressed that you found the connection in this video/Jaws. I didn’t figure that out until 3 years into my fandom. Well done, sirs!

He has a full mask in the alkaline video

Suggesting Blood Sport from Room Below