Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: metal
Song Meaning of “Sick From The Melt” by Motionless In White
‘Sick From The Melt’ by Motionless In White speaks to a person’s struggle to hold onto their identity and individuality amidst seemingly constant pressure from the outside world. It reflects feelings of desperation and anguish that come from being consumed by the constant noise of modern society and facing the challenge of separating ourselves from the “melt” that is swirling around us.
The song opens with the realization that we cannot escape our outer environment and the pressure it puts on us to conform, even when we can feel it is slowly consuming us. We try holding onto what makes us distinct, but it increasingly seems like an impossible task. The chorus reflects this fear, as we feel like we are in a mental state of being “sick from the melt” and desperately seek a way out of the struggle to exist within it.
The bridge of the song acknowledges the difficulty of overcoming this feeling while still standing strong in the face of inner turmoil and chaos. We try to make sense of the swirling melange of emotions and voice our need for preservation of ourselves. The end of the song brings a hint of hope and understanding, that we can stand against pressure if we can maintain our individuality against the seemingly all-consuming forces of the outer world.