Phaedra shot it into the
Back of the newborn and
Phaedra let it fall to the earth
Like the billions
Phaedra, this apathy
Phaedra slipped into the
Gruel of the avians
Phaedra let it all come to pass
Phaedra let it all come to pass
The thought of mortality dormant in me
Phaedra slipped into the
Gruel of the Avians
Thought of mortality
Dormant in me
Phaedra let it all come to pass
Phaedra let it all come to pass
I let it mean a lot less and I
I let my vision vignette and eye
Old handsome death
His quiet house, where's there's nothing left to see
No god
No dawn
No need
The thought of mortality dormant in me
Phaedra it is you that I owe all my lackluster
The thought of dying is
Dormant in me
Phaedra it is you that made me
Phaedra it is you that made
Me want to kill myself
Phaedra it is you that
Owe all my lackluster
Phaedra this apathy
Phaedra slipped it into the
Gruel of the avians
Phaedra let it fall to the
Earth like the billions
Phaedra let it all come to pass
About This Song
"Phaedra" is a haunting meditation on mortality and cosmic indifference, using the mythological figure as a vessel for exploring themes of apathy and existential dread. The song's fragmented lyrics depict Phaedra as both destroyer and passive observer, "letting it all come to pass" while violence unfolds against newborns and nature itself, suggesting humanity's helplessness against larger forces. Musically, Baths crafts a dreamlike electronic soundscape with ethereal textures and subdued beats that mirror the song's contemplative yet disturbing tone. The recurring phrase about "mortality dormant in me" reveals the track's core anxiety about death's inevitability and our psychological defenses against acknowledging it. This piece stands out on *Obsidian* for its mythological framework and abstract imagery, showcasing Baths' ability to blend experimental electronic production with deeply philosophical content.
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