This track is a raw and honest exploration of dissociation and the lingering effects of trauma. Drawing from personal experiences with PTSD and abuse, it delves into the ways the mind disconnects to survive, and how music can both soothe and mirror that feeling of being detached from reality. It’s a song about survival, awareness, and the unspoken struggles many carry—shedding light on why dissociation happens and the emotional scars trauma can leave.

"Music/dissociation" refers to using music to achieve a dissociative state, where one disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity, either as a coping mechanism for stress or to experience a state of trance-like absorption. This is a common experience, with music providing a portable "escape" from chaotic or overwhelming feelings and a way to enter a safer inner space.
How music facilitates dissociation:
Detachment from reality:
Music, especially instrumental music, offers an ambiguous space where listeners can project their own meanings and feelings, leading to a detachment from self and surroundings.
Escape from anxiety:
Many use music to escape current anxieties, fears, and unwanted thoughts, finding refuge from the chaos of daily life.
Sensory alteration:
Listening to music can change one's sensory experience, making the world feel unreal, or, conversely, sharpening awareness to specific elements while muting others.
Absorption and fantasy:
Music can lead to a state of absorption, where a person's imagination, memories, and fantasies become more involved, affecting how they experience both the music and their surroundings.
The cultural phenomenon of "dissociation music":
The concept of "dissociation music" has become a cultural term for songs that create a profound sense of detachment or escape from reality.
Listeners use portable technologies like headphones to enhance the immersive power of the music, allowing them to "tune out" and retreat into a safer space.
Key takeaways:
Music's portability and ambiguous nature make it a popular tool for creating states of detachment and dissociation.
This experience serves as a relief from negative emotions and a way to find a sense of control in chaotic environments.
While dissociation can be a normal part of everyday experience, in some cases, it can be a symptom of a dissociative disorder that requires professional help.