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Pendulum

Self vs Self

Release date: 21st May 2010

From Immersion (Deluxe Version)
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About This Track

'Self vs Self' by Pendulum is a 2010 track from 'Immersion (Deluxe Version)'. The lyrics frame a tense internal argument, pitching lifelong self-struggle against the fear of becoming “an empty shell”, with questions about staying true to one’s words. There is also a recurring pressure to act or speak, or else let silence take over, turning the song into a confrontation with both conscience and consequence.

"Self vs Self" is a track by Pendulum, from the album Immersion (Deluxe Version), released 21st May 2010. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about Pendulum.

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Lyrics

Self vs Self

[Verse 1: Anders Fridén]

If I struggle a lifetime, what would my body be?

An empty shell, on which a demon fed

Could be a heavy burden to stay true to your words

Speak up - or is silence everything?

[Pre-Chorus 1: Anders Fridén, Rob Swire and Anders & Rob]

If I got no plan

Doesn't mean that I get what I want for free

If I got no meaning

Would you force me to a place where I make sense?

Cause nothing lasts forever!

[Chorus: Anders Fridén & Rob Swire]

How do I get home?

Everything revolves around me

If I can't find myself?

It's so completely fake

How do I get home?

Everything revolves around me

If even you can't help?

Dark night of my soul

[Verse 2: Anders Fridén]

I deny failure, I ignite

Overcome my misery, see with sober eyes

Realise what defines our fate - this is not me, this is me

So if I struggle a lifetime, what good would that do?

[Pre-Chorus 2: Anders Fridén, Anders & Rob]

If I got a plan

Doesn't have to stop the feeling inside

If I do make sense

Would you drag me down?

Cause nothing lasts forever!

[Chorus: Anders Fridén & Rob Swire]

How do I get home?

Everything revolves around me

If I can't find myself?

It's so completely fake

How do I get home?

Everything revolves around me

If even you can't help?

Dark night of my soul

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Track details

From Immersion (Deluxe Version)

2010
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Immersion (Deluxe Version)
Immersion (Deluxe Version)
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2010
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  4. —Witchcraft (John B Remix)
  5. —Witchcraft (Netsky Remix)
  6. —The Island (Madeon Remix)
  7. —The Island (Statelapse Remix)
  8. —The Island (Tiësto Remix)
  9. —Witchcraft (Rob Swire’s Drumstep Mix)
  10. —Self vs Self
  11. —Immunize
  12. —The Fountain
  13. —Watercolour (deadmau5 Remix)
  14. —Watercolour (Emalkay Remix)

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