The phrase is deeply rooted in internet subculture, particularly surrounding the psychological horror game Silent Hill 2 and the broader "traumacore" or "liminal space" aesthetics.
The track in Silent Hill 2 is strategically used to reflect the protagonist James Sunderland’s psyche. It’s not just a song; it’s a . It captures the feeling of being "stuck" between the desire to move on and the need to suffer for one's past. never_forgive_me_never_forget_me
Cold blues, muted greys, deep rusted reds, and grainy blacks. The phrase is deeply rooted in internet subculture,