Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: metal
Song Meaning of “Facepalm Mute” by Periphery
‘Facepalm Mute’ is a heavy metal song by Periphery about frustration with the modern world and a desire to make a change. It speaks of our modern world, full of empty promises and false hopes, where we’re too often distracted by superficiality, celebrity culture and materialism, completely blinded from what actually matters in life. In the song, the protagonist expresses exasperation and calls for a revolution, a way to escape the walls that society has built upon us. In the chorus, the lyrics demand us to “Break the rules, break the system, break the walls that divide” – suggesting that the only way for us to attain true freedom and take back control is to break the chains of our society. The song wrestles with the idea that, often times, individuals feel powerless in the face of oppression, unable to create change due to fear, doubt, and the many hidden forces at work in our world. ‘Facepalm Mute’ speaks of the need to break through our doubts and take a stand, celebrating courage, strength, and freedom – and leaving the empty promises behind.