Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: grindcore
Song Meaning of “Submission Hold” by Phobia
Submission Hold, by Phobia, is a dark and edgy song about the struggles of life and the feeling of being pinned down by it. The singer talks about being held captive in their own mind, metaphorically pinned to the wall by all of life’s pressures and struggles. The dark imagery of being tortured by torture devices within their own, claustrophobic walls is a powerful metaphor for the gripping sense of anxiety and depression they feel. The vivid lyrics of the chorus paint a vivid picture of the entrapping sense of suffocation they feel-
“I’m stuck in a submission hold,
My limbs are tapped and I can’t fold,
My heart is breaking, my skin grows cold
Torture devices shredding my soul”
The lyrics throughout the track list off various aspects of life that overwhelm the narrator, from the mundane- “waiting for the voices to arrive” – to more existential concerns- “I can’t seem to speak the truth”. The message of the song is clear: life can be overwhelming and difficult, but it’s possible to come out of it with resilience and strength. While recognizing the painful reality of life, Submission Hold still ends on an uplifting note, with the narrator affirming that despite the difficulties they will find a way to keep going.