Music and Lyrics written by Ego Divided
Artwork made by Alessia Hilary Valastro
About the song
Ego Divided share their Reflections in this new single, a track rooted in the prog‑death legacy of Atheist, Beyond Creation and Edge of Sanity. The song blends extreme and clean vocals that follow the intricate geometries of the instrumental section: the theme is uncomfortable to face, so we use every possible language to explore it.
Reflections exposes the hypocrisy of a society that sacrifices true human value on the altar of money and image. The new normal is made of compromises, bodies sold off, and social masks, so caution is needed: “Appearances are often deceiving / Sheeps, in reality, are bloodthirsty wolves.” Is being willing to do anything for wealth the real value, or is this the very reason we’re drowning in the mud?
But truth eventually surfaces, and when it does, excuses won’t matter anymore. Today, simplicity and authenticity are underestimated, yet they are the qualities that endure and can leave an indelible mark over time. Masks always fall.
Lyrics
Words weigh heavy
Facts are boulders,
Landslides of stones that will
Submerge you forever
Be honest with yourself
There’s no price for true worth
You’ve sold out, sold your body to material power, to the god of money.
You can’t save them, you can’t save yourself anymore
You knew, you knew what awaited you, deep down you knew what you were getting into.
Sheep, in reality, are bloodthirsty wolves
You tried to give your ass to make amends but
It was just a black hole in the water
Violence looms
It comes out sooner or later
You can’t stop it anymore
There are no excuses.
You’ve sold out, sold your body to material power, to the god of money.
You can’t save them, you can’t save yourself anymore
You knew, you knew what awaited you, deep down you knew what you were getting into.
You’re drowning in shit
Image
Fiction
Hypocrisy
All medals have two sides
It’s easy to be a victim
Appearances are often deceiving.
Crying won’t do a damn thing
There’s no going back.
It’s useless to hide now
Your fake laughs have become real tears
Starting from scratch is the only thing you can do.
Mask
Makeup
Bury
What’s disgusting, filthy like shit spewing from the greedy mouths of power, blood, and outward beauty
Words weigh heavy
Facts are boulders,
Landslides of stones that will
Submerge you forever
Be honest with yourself
There’s no price for true worth
You’ve sold out, sold your body to material power, to the god of money.
You can’t save them, you can’t save yourself anymore
You knew, you knew what awaited you, deep down you knew what you were getting into.
Reflections, reflections