Discover the story of the song > Asylum – Disturbed

The protagonist is haunted by something from his past that he can't escape. He feels empty and lonely, and is terrified of the thought of having to dream about losing his partner. He feels like he's living a lie, and that he may join his partner in death soon. The song ends with the protagonist acknowledging that he's been living a lie and doesn't want to live in an asylum, but he still feels like he's not fulfilled in this world without his partner.