The song "Severed" by Hatebreed depicts a dark and oppressive world filled with suffering and despair. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and the consequences of humanity's actions. The opening lines, "Sorrow filled days of disease, the faceless shadows arise," describe a bleak and disease-ridden existence where people have lost their identities. The fear that once embodied the desire for pleasure has now become a reflection of the destruction and downfall of society. The chorus, "So to the idols wait for the impending doom, under a godless sky, yet we walk on further atop the broken glass," suggests that despite the pending doom, people continue to live their lives, walking over broken glass, which represents the pain and hardships they endure. The idea is that physical wounds can heal, but the soul remains damaged. The following lines, "For our feet will heal but our souls stay doused. With humanity's blood, await the crucifixion, no one is forgiven, everything precious lost," further emphasize the deep emotional scars inflicted upon the individuals. They feel burdened by the weight of humanity's mistakes, waiting for punishment and forgiveness that may never come. The phrase "Sanctified to God, carved into our souls, carved into our past, our lives severed" describes the belief that individuals are marked by their sins and mistakes. It implies that they are forever linked to their past and unable to escape the consequences of their actions. The repeated line, "Our lives remain severed," reinforces the notion that regardless of what people do, they cannot escape the suffering and the consequences of their choices. Overall, the song Severed by Hatebreed showcases a world consumed by pain and despair, with individuals bearing the weight of their own mistakes and paying the price for humanity's collective failings.
