The song "Isolation" by Hundredth explores themes of self-destructive behavior, emotional detachment, and the struggle between wanting connection and pushing others away. The lyrics depict a sense of personal despair, with the speaker feeling exposed and vulnerable ("The naked truth leaves me bare"). They describe a tipping point between order and chaos, which leads to feelings of despair and contempt towards oneself ("Gave way to despair every thought that sides with scorn"). The chorus reveals the speaker's pattern of isolating themselves from others and justifying their behavior by believing that nobody truly understands them ("Constantly stranding myself, I push them away. I hold my tongue and say 'No one understands me.' I justified my position with 'We're all alone in the end'"). This isolation is fueled by a blurred perception of love and dependency, as the speaker struggles to differentiate between those who love them and those who simply need them ("I blur the line between who loves me and needs me. Separate myself to gain control of everything"). The second verse delves into the speaker's lack of empathy and unwillingness to open up to others. They admit to being consumed by fear, envy, pain, and hate, allowing these negative emotions to govern their actions ("Fear let ency steal my virtue. Pain blinded my escape. I chose to side with my enemy, the part of me that I hate"). The song concludes with the repetition of the lines "Fear, pain, envy, hate, I'll see you on the other side," possibly indicating the speaker's acknowledgment of the destructive path they are on and the need to confront and overcome these negative emotions. Overall, "Isolation" by Hundredth highlights the internal struggle of the speaker, who battles with their own self-destructive tendencies, emotional detachment, and a desire for connection. The song conveys the pain and confusion that result from isolating oneself and the need to confront and conquer these negative emotions in order to break free from the cycle of self-hatred and find genuine connection with others.
