The song "Bloodshot" by Enter Shikari explores the themes of manipulation, deception, and losing touch with reality. The lyrics depict a person who feels hypnotized and manipulated by someone, causing them to lose their sense of self and become disconnected from what is real. The song implies that following one's heart can lead to bad consequences, especially if it has been broken before and becomes compromised. The person has lost sight of the truth and is going under the influence of the manipulator. The repeated lines of being hypnotized and manipulated emphasize the control the person feels they have over them. The lyrics also mention the use of filters and lenses, metaphorically representing the distorted and filtered perception of reality that the person experiences. They can't remove these filters, suggesting a constant state of illusion and deception. The world is described as an eyesore through the manipulated lens, highlighting the negative effects of the manipulator's influence. The chorus expresses the fatigue and repetition of the situation, with bloodshot eyes symbolizing exhaustion and weariness from seeing the same patterns and manipulation over and over again. The line "this film, it won't stop" signifies the relentless cycle of manipulation and deception that the person feels trapped in. Overall, "Bloodshot" conveys a sense of being controlled, deceived, and losing touch with reality due to the manipulation of another person. It illustrates the psychological and emotional toll of such manipulation and the struggle to regain a sense of clarity and truth in one's life.
