The song "Incised Before I've Ceased" by Hypocrisy delves into themes of pain, suffering, and loss of control. The lyrics describe a person who is wide awake but feels devoid of life, as if they are already dead. They express anguish and frustration at being subjected to brutal and invasive medical procedures against their will. The lyrics vividly depict the protagonist being cut open and having their organs removed, causing them to bleed and ultimately die. They plead to be taken away from this hellish existence and beg for the cutting and surgery to stop, as they have reached their breaking point. The song suggests a desire to be freed from the agony and brutality, where life support and medical experiments have stripped them of their humanity. They long for their suffering to end, asking to be unplugged from life support, as they no longer want to live in such torment. Overall, "Incised Before I've Ceased" portrays a bleak and disturbing portrayal of a person trapped in a never-ending cycle of pain and suffering, desperately seeking an escape from their torment.
