The song "Severance" by Gost tells a story of encountering evil and the desire for revenge. The lyrics describe the narrator's experience of encountering the devil, metaphorically representing a person consumed by hatred. The line "Not in Golgotha, not in desert sands" suggests that this encounter did not happen in a religious or mythical setting, but in reality. The narrator refers to this person as "legion," which implies that they are not alone in their malevolence and evil actions. The individual's actions have left the narrator broken and searching for answers, but they can only find more questions. They are trapped in a life that lacks empathy and understanding. The narrator sees this person as human garbage, and their presence has left a lingering shadow. The narrator simply wishes to be left alone, but instead, they have been subjected to the fury and rage of this deviant individual. The line "Death to the wicked and to the obtuse" can be interpreted as the narrator's desire for justice and punishment for this person's actions. The repeated lines "Fuck you, I do not miss this/I'm glad you're gone" express the narrator's lack of remorse and satisfaction with the demise of this evil individual. Finally, the line "I have to stare/Back at a face I fucking hate" reveals the narrator's ongoing struggle, still haunted by the memory and presence of this person. Overall, the song "Severance" explores themes of encountering evil, seeking revenge, and the emotional aftermath of such an experience.
