The Human Equation

[Best Friend] Did he open up his eyes? Did he try to touch my hand, or is my mind playing tricks on me? Do you think he hears us cry? Does he understand we are here by his side? [Wife] Why are you so concerned? Do you really care, or do you feel responsible? Now the tide has turned Won’t you try to clear the air? Let your conscience be your guide

Submitted by Nargaroth — Apr 26, 2025

[Agony] I am pain I am real, I'm not a dream I'm the chain around your neck as you scream Surrender now, you can't beat death at his ruthless game Make your bow Hang your head in shame [Me & Agony CHORUS] [Me] I can't believe there is no way out [Agony] You’ll I find you are wrong [Me] You fill me with doubt [Agony] You were never that strong [Agony] I am pain I am the wound that never heals It's all in vain No compromise, no deals [Me] I can't believe this is the end [Agony] It's written in stone [Me] Where are my friends? [Agony] You have always been alone! [Rage CHORUS] (Pain!) We lead, we hide as the pain leaves the rage inside (Motion personified alpha) Being here, welcomed by a sane mind A travelled lie [Agony] I am pain I am the end, I am your wraith Nothing remains I'm the loss of hope and faith [Me & Agony CHORUS] [Rage CHORUS] All the time, I had waited with rage All the time, I was promised my salvation [Love] I can't accept this, we will find a way out of this cesspool of doom and dismay Beyond this dejection there's beauty and grace A glorious future we long to embrace [Rage] (Pain!) All the time, I had waited with rage (Motion personified alpha) All the time, I was promised my salvation (x2)

Submitted by Lake of Tears — Apr 26, 2025

[Best Friend] No, I can't seem to figure out what happened On the brightest hour of day, no car in sight No, I can't seem to accept these strange conditions No matter what they say, it doesn't feel right [Wife & Best Friend CHORUS] [Wife] Do you think he’s seen it? [Best Friend] I don't think he did [Wife] Do you think he knows it? [Best Friend] I don't think he knows [Wife] Do you think he's been there? [Best Friend] I don't think he was [Wife] Do you think he'll die? [Best Friend] I don't think he will [Wife] No, could it have been a moment of distraction? A creature on the road, a plane in the air [Best Friend] Do you think he’s seen it? [Wife] I don't think he did [Best Friend] Do you think he knows it? [Wife] I don't think he knows [Best Friend] Do you think he's been there? [Wife] I don't think he was [Best Friend] Do you think he'll die? [Wife] I don't think he will [Wife and Best Friend] No, will we ever understand what happened Will the mystery be unveiled, or die with him? [Wife & Best Friend CHORUS] [Passion] Do you think you've seen it? [Me] I don't think I did [Passion] Do you think you know it? [Me] I don't think I know [Passion] Do you think you've been there? [Me] I don't think I was [Passion] Do you think you'll die? [Me] I don't know!

Submitted by Lake of Tears — Apr 26, 2025

[Pride] I hear voices, they’re talking about you Can you hear them? Do you know what they mean? Try to remember, what have you been through? What do you know and what have you seen? I can read the thoughts they’re conveying So intense, can you feel them too? I can't believe that it's true what they're saying You’re far too strong, couldn't happen to you [Me] But what if there's truth in the words that they speak? What do they signify? [Pride] You worry too much [Me] And what are the questions to answers I seek? What will they clarify? [Pride] Yeah, you're losing your touch [Me] Help me out, this means nothing to me [Reason] Who are these voices? Where do they come from? Should we try to understand? Mere illusions? Hallucinations? They might be vital to our plan [Love] They sound familiar, they must be here to help you All this confusion’s tearing you apart You must be patient, time is the healer Open up and let them in your heart [Fear] Their guilty sighs I think you understand it all You were afraid to live, now you're afraid to die You fool yourself You rose so high, you were bound to fall Longing for the truth, you lived a lie [Reason] I am convinced now, they are essential They must be our way out of here [Love] Listen and learn, let your heart lead you, and you will find the solution’s near [Fear] Their guilty sighs I think you understand it all Longing for the truth, you lived a lie [Pride] If they are right, we'll fight for survival Look to the future, but learn from the past Confront the danger, face up to your rival Take a deep breath, we have to move fast [Me] I think there is truth in the words that they speak What do they signify? [Pride] You worry way too much [Me] I will find the answers to questions I seek What will they clarify? [Pride] You're losing your touch [Me] Help me out, this means nothing to me [Pride] Yeah, you’re losing your touch! Yeah, you worry way too much!

Submitted by BloodShrine — Apr 26, 2025

[Agony] You're alone in your bedroom Hiding from the world, staring at the ceiling [Me] Mother said “He’ll be home soon” But he never was, and I knew how she was feeling [Fear CHORUS] You always let him down - you'd never be like him He'd always break you, never let you win No matter what you said, he'd always disagree You swore that one day you would be better than him One day you'd win [Agony] You're hiding out in the cellar Aching and ashamed, covering up the bruises [Me] And then he would tell her how I tripped and hurt my head, how I'd always be a loser [Fear CHORUS] [Agony] You're all alone in your bedroom How could you learn to care when nobody cares for you? [Me] Mother said he'd be home soon, but he never came…as for me, he didn't have to

Submitted by MetalElf — Apr 26, 2025

[Best Friend] Let me take you back to the time when we were chasing all the girls Two maniacs indulging in the pleasures of this world So much to see, so much to live for Questions to answer, places to go So much to be, so much to care for Deep down inside, I think you know you are free Come back to me! Look ahead and see There are still so many borders we could cross Just you and me making up for all the time that we have lost [Best Friend] So much to see [Me] He may be right [Best Friend] so much to live for [Me] I've got to fight [Best Friend] Questions to answer [Me] I will pull through [Best Friend] places to go [Me] Take me with you [Best Friend] So much to be [Me] I will not break [Best Friend] so much to care for [Me] I must awake [Best Friend] Deep down inside I think you know [Me] I think I know [Best Friend] You are free [Me] I am free [Best Friend] Come back to me! [Best Friend] Aaaah, aaaah - Come back to me [Me] There's no way out, my whole world is black! [Best Friend] Aaaah, aaaah - Come back to me [Me] I try to shout, something's holding me back!

Submitted by Grave666 — Apr 26, 2025

[Fear] It's time to leave your sheltered cage Face you deepest fears The world is against you You're fighting back the tears [Me] All the kids were watching me I felt very small I could hear the laughter as I stumbled down the hall [Rage CHORUS] (human) Seeking to find deep in the trauma as it leaves you behind (human) Bleeding it gone into the profit of the competition (human) Loving today, all of the feelings are they going away? (human) Ending it now, I’d rather hear about the where and the how [Agony] The bigger boys they beat you up Out here you cannot hide No friends to help you No father at your side [Me] I swore that I’d get back at them, but I was just a kid One day I'd show them I wouldn’t rest until I did [Rage CHORUS] [Pride] You’ve got to prove you are not like the rest [Reason] There's no need if you know you're the best [Pride] That's not enough, let the other kids know [Reason] What's the use? Go with the flow [Pride & Reason CHORUS] [Pride] Be a man, give in to hate [Reason] You better learn to communicate [Pride] Better to learn to protect yourself [Reason] That's not the way to get out of this hell [Pride] See that kid: wipe the smile off his face! [Reason] He's just like you, feeling out of place [Pride] Well, I don't care! Let's show him who’s boss! [Reason] That's not the way to get your message across [Pride & Reason CHORUS] [Passion] Don't rack your brain, let it all go Savour the moment and feel your blood flow [Me] Then I got back at them, still acting like a kid Then I showed them, but when I had, I could not quit [Rage CHORUS]

Submitted by Morgoth — Apr 26, 2025

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[Best Friend] It's been 10 days It shouldn't last this long The doctor’s mystified Nothing's physically wrong [Wife] But maybe in his head he’s struggling to survive Would it help if we talked to him? Bring him back to life [Best Friend and Pride] Do you remember that time? We were showing off our brand-new flashy bikes [Wife and Love] You looked so fine until you both fell over and then started to cry! [Best Friend and Pride] Do you recall that day? Fearlessly we climbed the highest tower [Wife and Love] Then you became afraid Too scared to climb down, you stayed up there for hours! [Best Friend and Pride] Do you remember that time? [Wife and Love] Do you recall that day? [Wife and Love] Do you remember that time? Alone at last, naked by the fire [Best Friend and Pride] Then all your friends came by They rushed in the room and you had no time to hide [Wife and Love] Do you recall that day? You proposed to me and fell down to your knee [Best Friend and Pride] You didn't know what to say, so she knelt down too, for she thought you'd lost your keys! [Wife and Love] Do you remember that time? [Best Friend and Pride] Do you recall that day? [Passion] Can you see her light shining through the black? She's reaching out to you What's holding you back? [Reason] Can you feel her warmth glowing on your skin? Don't repress the memories Let them all in

Submitted by Morgoth — Apr 26, 2025

[Me] Friday night, I had a few There she was, out of the blue Thunderstruck, nailed to the floor I couldn’t move, couldn’t talk anymore [Love] Of all these guys, it’s you she desires Secretly her heart is on fire Waiting for you to ask her to dance Go ahead, make your move…now’s your chance [Passion & Pride CHORUS] [Passion] Do it right, do it right, we ain’t got all night Do it now, do it now, I think you know how [Pride] Let it out, let it out, now don’t mess about Let her in, let her in, let the party begin! [Me] There I was, nervous and shy Struck with awe as I caught her eye I mustered up courage and walked her way Figuring out what to do, what to say [Love] Her heart sings as she sees you come near The music fades, the crowd disappears She weeps in silence as you pass her by, and she’s wondering why…oh why [Passion & Pride CHORUS] [Agony CHORUS] Remember your father? Well, you’re just like him Nothing but violence and fury within Remember your mother, so lonely and sad? This will be her fate if you treat her as bad [Fear] You’re afraid she might turn you down All your hopes dashed to the ground Nobody loved you, nobody will Why should you even try? But still… [Me] Friday night, I had a few [Wife] There was no need to talk [Me] There she was, out of the blue [Wife] We just started to walk [Me] Hand in hand, we took the floor [Wife] And we danced, and we danced, and we danced [Me] I could move, I could talk…even more… [Passion & Pride CHORUS] [Agony CHORUS] [x2] [Passion & Pride CHORUS]

Submitted by Cyberwaste — Apr 26, 2025

[Reason] Think hard, you’re lying here in a hospital bed Disregard the emotions inside your head Concentrate on the real world beyond your mind It's not too late to leave your burdens behind [Fear] We won't let you go Take you down below Dark crypts of your soul Locked inside your head You're better off dead! [Agony] Locked away, she lives in isolation It's been that way since he has gone She’s been through a life of deprivation She depends on you, her only son [Passion CHORUS] She won't let you go Keep you down below Dark crypts of your soul Locked inside your head You're better off dead [Agony] Where are you, can't you hear her calling? Nothing you can do, you have no time There is no one there to catch her, now she's falling Why should you care? You’re doing fine [Passion CHORUS] [Reason] Now she's at rest, she finally found her peace There's no need to blame yourself You must let go or the pain will never cease It's time to crawl out of your shell Your mother died the day your father left A part of you died as well Feelings of guilt will haunt you 'til the end You must fight hard to break this spell But it hurts… [Fear] You hear her voice from beyond her grave “Where were you son, when I needed you? Is this your thanks for all the warmth I gave? Did you forget what I been through?” Then you hear his voice, cold and merciless “You worthless fool, you let her die!” And deep within yourself you must confess Your ways cannot be justified [Pride CHORUS] By now you realize you have to be relentless to survive Repress your memories, bury all emotions and thrive! It's your life! [Reason] Now she's at rest, she found her peace [Fear] You hear her voice from the grave [Reason] You must let go or the pain won't cease [Fear] “Is this your thanks for all I gave?” [Reason] A part of you died as well [Fear] “You worthless fool, you let her die” [Reason] It's time to crawl out of your shell [Fear] Your ways cannot be justified [Pride CHORUS]

Submitted by Cyberwaste — Apr 26, 2025

[Love] Fate has come to warn that you’ve far too long forsaken her heart Move to the truth Breathe the sunlight burning in her open arms Break the chains that bind you to a past that feeds these bitter days Seize your only chance Follow the stars that beckon you through blackened skies [Wife] Can you feel me touch your aching heart? I can sense how much you're missing me Give me a sign, show me you're there I am sure you'll find a way back to me [Me] I can't believe I turned so vile How could I've ignored her smile? She was always there to ease my pain I’m so ashamed I wonder why she stayed with me How she endured my vanity I wish I could go back and mend my ways Is it too late? [Wife] Can you see, I swear it's true, a teardrop trickling down his cheek? [Best Friend] Yes, indeed, I see it too: could it be he's hurting inside? [Wife] Don't you think we should be glad he feels anything at all? [Best Friend] It could well be he cries because of us [Wife] Does it matter why he cries? [Best Friend] What's going on in his mind? [Wife] Has he's given us a sign? [Wife] Can you see, I swear it's true, him clenching his right hand into a fist? [Best Friend] Yes, indeed, I see it too: could it be that he's raging inside? [Wife] Don't you think we should be glad he has any thoughts at all? [Best Friend] It could well be he angry because of us [Wife] Does it matter if he is? [Best Friend] What's going on in his mind? [Wife] Has he given us a sign?

Submitted by MetalElf — Apr 26, 2025

[Me] I’ve always been creative, I don’t understand Aspired to be an artist, not a business man [Pride] You need to show your old man you’re in control To be successful, you’d sell you own soul! Yeah, you’d sell your own soul! Yeah! [Me] I've always been respectable, I don't understand I tried to be compassionate, I’m not a ruthless man! [Pride] You need to show them you're superior, you lead the field No one opposes you, all men must yield! Well, all men must yield! Yeah! [Me] I've always been affectionate, I don't understand I really love her, I'm not a heartless man! [Pride] You have no time for commitments, they get in the way Get down to business, there's no time to play! [Reason] You can still change and right what is wrong [Pride] But can you swallow me? Am I too strong? [Reason] You have to get back now, it’s not too late [Pride] It’s not like you to resign to your fate [Reason] The loved ones are waiting, break out of your cage [Pride] You have the power, give in to your rage [Reason] Listen to Pride now, for once he is right [Pride] Listen to Reason, let us be your guide

Submitted by The Void — Apr 26, 2025

[Fear] This is what you dreamt about Director of the firm Will it be you or your best friend? He’s always been the better man and he fits all their terms What will you do to gain your end? [Agony] You remember he once told you he tampered with the books when he lost out on the deal You’re digging up the evidence No one looks You leave it there for all to see [Reason and Passion CHORUS] [Reason] This memory burns inside You can’t forget, you cannot fight or erase it [Passion] Let it go, try to unwind [Reason] You’ll have to tell and set it right You cannot run, you cannot hide, so face it! [Passion] Wake up, free your mind [Fear] You never talk, he’ll never know what you have done But can you live with this betrayal? [Agony] They found him out and let him go I guess you’ve won But one day, the truth might be unveiled [Reason and Passion CHORUS x2] [Me] I have to talk and let him know what I have done I cannot live with this betrayal He’s always been the better man I never won Now the truth must be unveiled

[Father] Look at you lying there, defenceless and alone See I’m no fool, I always knew you wouldn’t make it on your own ‘Cause you’re just like your mother, well, where is she now? You’ll end up like her soon: 6 feet underground - Loser! I came here to watch you bleed, oh how I love to gloat If you had any balls at all, you’d grab me by the throat You don’t even look like me, ha! Not even close! You’re an aberration, some freak I suppose - Loser! I had my fun, I’m going back to the place I don’t call home There’s no one there who waits for me, but you won’t hear me moan My ex-wives all sue me, and with half my kids in jail I’ll still come out laughing, ‘cause me? I never fail - Loser! [Rage] NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! Killing it from afar, go tell it in a bar You’re killing it from afar my father! (x3)

Submitted by johnmansley — Apr 26, 2025

[Reason] You’re driving home, it’s one PM You cannot function, you’re a broken man Your past is catching up with you Only her tenderness can help you through [Reason & Wife CHORUS] You see her smile at another man [Wife] Did you see me smile at another man? It was only us, please understand [Reason] You see him hold her in his arms [Wife] Did you see him hold me in his arms? We needed warmth, we meant no harm [Agony] Love left you, without me you’re all alone! [Reason] Tears of sorrow fill your eyes Your cold and wretched life flashes by Is that your father standing there? You turn the wheel, you no longer care [Reason & Wife CHORUS] [Agony] Love left you, without me you’re all alone! Love wrecked you! [Passion] You saw her smile at another man Now you finally understand He held her in his arms You’ve nothing left, it’s gone too far [Agony] Your memory begins to clear Now you see what brought you here You try to open up your eyes, but the doubts will leave you paralyzed [Wife] I smiled at another man Please understand We held me in his arms We meant no harm [Agony] Love left you, without me you’re all alone! Love wrecked you! I am the oldest friend you’ve known!

Submitted by Morgoth — Apr 26, 2025

[Reason] Now you know the truth, what will you do? [Me] I still can’t believe it’s true [Passion] You better believe it, and make them pay! [Me] There has to be another way [Pride] You cannot take this lying down! [Me] I cannot stand up, can you show me how? [Love] You must forgive them and open your heart [Me] It’s all my fault, it tears me apart! [Agony] It would have been better if you would have just died! [Me] No, I’ve got to win this fight! [Fear] Can you face them after all you did? [Me] I gotta reveal the feelings I hid [Best Friend] See him fight, he’s all on his own [Me] I need your help, can’t do it alone! [Wife] Listen to me, can you hear me shout? [Me] Let me out!

[Best Friend] My good friend, I hope you hear my voice I must alleviate this ache I thought about this and found I have no choice I have to tell you this for conscience sake I felt alone, forsaken and afraid Out of work and out of love I needed someone to ease some of the pain And she was there for me when times were rough [Wife & Best Friend CHORUS] [Wife] My sweet love, my heart belongs to you But I was lonely and the need for passion grew You were never here, and even when you were, most of my words would go unheard [Best Friend] I'd be there to comfort her [Wife] We’d share our distress [Best Friend] But we were never in love [Wife] Can you forgive us? [Best Friend] My good friend, well maybe I am wrong I think you saw us on that day I want you to know she loved you all along I hope that this will help you in some way [Wife & Best Friend CHORUS] [Love] Don't be afraid, her heart belongs to you [Passion] Don't be afraid, don't keep her waiting [Love] It's time to rise and tell them what you feel [Passion] You have to let them know [Love] Here the dream ends, this is real [Me] I'll be there to comfort her [Passion] I know you will be! [Me] I'll come back to life [Love] I know that you can!

Submitted by SerpentEve — Apr 26, 2025

[Best Friend] See his mouth, he tries to speak He cannot move, his voice is weak [Me] My dear friend, can you hear me now? I’ll try to tell you how I feel [Best Friend] I feel the pain inside of you Tell me please, what can I do? [Me] Listen well to what I have to say I have to tell you of my betrayal [Me] I revealed the facts, it was clear They spelled the end of your career [Best Friend] Yes, I always felt that it was you I repressed the thought although I knew the truth [Me] The truth is out, I feel relieved You hate me now, you’ve been deceived? [Best Friend] Oh no, in a way we are even now Come back to us somehow [Wife & Love CHORUS] Cross that bridge to the other side Follow your heart, you can’t go wrong Come with me, I will be your guide and lead you back where you belong [Agony] Welcome to reality, be ready for the pain Welcome to reality, will it be in vain? Welcome to reality, nothing much has changed since you were gone [Passion] Rise up and show the world you can be a better man Rise up and show the world you care, yes you can Rise up and show the world you're taking your chance Rise up and show the world! [Agony] Welcome back! [Reason] Welcome to reality, wake up and rejoice Welcome to reality, you’ve made the right choice Welcome to reality and let them hear your voice, shout it out! [Pride] Rise up and show the world your battle is won Rise up and show the world the old you is gone Rise up and show the world your new life has begun Rise up and show the world! [Reason and Agony] Welcome back! [Fear] Here inside the question burns Are you sure of your return? [Me] I am sure I deserve this chance Now I understand it all [Fear] It all seems so unreal to you Can you decide what to do? [Me] Yes I can, oh I will survive Look at me…I’m alive [Wife & Love CHORUS x2] [Best Friend] There is so much to see, there is so much to live for [Wife] Come to me, my love [Reason] You feel her warmth glowing on your skin [Love] You’re never alone, I knew we could make it [Fear] Aaaaaaaaarrrrgh! [Passion] Can’t you feel that fire? Can’t you feel it burn? [Agony] Be ready for the pain! Ready for the pain! [Pride] Well rise up, your battle has been won, your new life has begun [Me] I’m alive, I won’t look back, aaaaah! [Computer] The Human Equation program aborted. Have a nice day. Dream Sequencer system offline. [Forever] Emotions…I remember…

Submitted by johnmansley — Apr 26, 2025