Discover the story of the song > Penance – Device

The song is about the protagonist experiencing nightmares and feeling like they are being suffocated in the dark. They feel like they need someone to save them because they cannot do it themselves. The lyrics suggest that they are willing to do anything, including accepting punishment for their past mistakes in order to free themselves from their suffering. The bridge talks about not wanting to rely on sedation anymore, and the chorus repeats the protagonist's plea for salvation from their nightmares.