I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Catch your breath hit the wall scream out loud as you start to crawl back in
Your cage the only place where they will leave you alone 'cause the weak will
Seek the weaker until they've broken them could you get it back again
Would it be the same fulfillment to their lack of strength
At your expense left you with no defense they tore it down and i have
Felt the same as you, I've felt the same as you, I've felt the same
Locked inside the only place where you feel sheltered where you feel safe
You lost yourself in your search to find something else to hide behind
The fearful always preyed upon your confidence
Did they see the consequence when they pushed you around
The arrogant build kingdoms made of the different ones
Breaking them 'til they've become just another crown
Refuse to feel, Anything at all refuse to slip, Refuse to
Fall can't be weak, Can't stand still you watch your back,
'Cause no one will you don't know why they had to go
This far traded your worth for these scars for your only
Company don't believe the lies that they told to you
Not one word was true you're alright, You're alright,
You're alright
Your cage the only place where they will leave you alone 'cause the weak will
Seek the weaker until they've broken them could you get it back again
Would it be the same fulfillment to their lack of strength
At your expense left you with no defense they tore it down and i have
Felt the same as you, I've felt the same as you, I've felt the same
Locked inside the only place where you feel sheltered where you feel safe
You lost yourself in your search to find something else to hide behind
The fearful always preyed upon your confidence
Did they see the consequence when they pushed you around
The arrogant build kingdoms made of the different ones
Breaking them 'til they've become just another crown
Refuse to feel, Anything at all refuse to slip, Refuse to
Fall can't be weak, Can't stand still you watch your back,
'Cause no one will you don't know why they had to go
This far traded your worth for these scars for your only
Company don't believe the lies that they told to you
Not one word was true you're alright, You're alright,
You're alright
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this song is simon, a biblical character that helped jesus carry the cross, singing about when jesus was carrying the cross to be crucified. when he says "i have felt the same" he means that he had to carry the cross, when he says "Scream out loud As you start to crawl" he is talking about when jesus fell and practically called out to him before he helped him, and when he says "Fulfillment to their lack of strength" he talks about how the pursecuted Jesus because they where afraid. i could go on but the list is way to long. if you know the part of the bible i am talking about then this will make sense.
I am interesting. Can you continue tell me about that part of bible or send me an email at anki_dao@yahoo.com. I would appreciate that.<br /> Cheers,<br /> Ha
Sorry to burst your bubble but this song is not about the simon in the bible. It's about a friend that Jason had a while back.
I don't reckon it's the biblical Simon, or Jason's friend Simon. I think the Simon of the Song is Simon Cowell; it describes how he belittles people, destroys thir dreams and generally preys on their insecurities.
The whole 'I have felt the same' refers to the fact that Jason and Lifehouse have been at the struggling musician just breaking out stage.
this is the song that made me buy NNF. I heard HBAM d/led this song and fell in luv with LH. This song describes everything Ive gone through these past 3 yrs. Everytime i hear it i wanna cry. Jason wrote this song perfectly. I think everyone can relate to this song no matter wut there status is at school...
I just love this lines: 'Cause the weak will seek the weaker Until they've broken them Could you get it back again Would it be the same
Fulfillment to their lack of strength At your expense Left you with no defense They tore it down "
It made me feel better about myself.
Wow, this song is really great, I can't even express the emotional impact it has on people. Although it is about Jesus, taking into your own views- it's really inspiring. This has got to be my favorite song of all time.
i just love this song. the lyrics are powerful, and meaningful, and no matter who it is about, i can relate to it. it feels wonderful to see/hear your feelings are someone elses.. you dont feel so alone.
im sure your good friends with jason and would know right ponch. how about you quit acting like a wack senile columbo and just listen to the song and there is no way that it could possibly be any closer to the story of simon in the bible.
where is it in the bible? just curious :)
lots of love, melissa
If you look at all of Jason's songs.. all of them are religiously based. You just have to look at them from that point of view. Its a great song.