"Faust" by Glassjaw is a song that expresses feelings of frustration, isolation, and betrayal. The lyrics suggest that the narrator feels misunderstood and believes that others cannot truly comprehend their inner struggles. The song starts with the repetition of the phrase, "You can never understand me. 'Cause I, I felt this in my... I felt this in my soul." This line conveys the narrator's belief that their emotions and experiences are deeply personal and indescribable to others. The lyrics also touch upon a lack of understanding and connection in a relationship. The line, "You never made an understanding," suggests that the other person involved has never made an effort to truly grasp the narrator's feelings. The phrase, "This, this never meant shit to you. I could prove that," reveals a sense of disappointment and insignificance in the other person's eyes. The narrator feels like their emotions were disregarded or not valued. The line, "My, my moist eyes... You broke a sweat and I belong here," suggests that the other person's actions or behavior caused the narrator emotional distress. It also implies that the narrator believes they have a right to be where they are, despite any challenges they may face. In the chorus, the lyrics continue to emphasize the difficulty of understanding and letting go of certain thoughts or experiences. The repeated lines, "It's always on my mind, I can't get it out," express the obsession and constant preoccupation with a certain topic or memory. The narrator struggles to move on and questions why they can't let go. Overall, "Faust" captures the feelings of emotional turmoil, isolation, and the struggle to be understood by others. The song explores the complexity of human emotions and the challenges of communication and connection in relationships.
