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.
Some people seem to think they always know what's best for you
Their little minds try to create a world to keep you still
The bolt is thrown the cage is locked you saw this don't you lie
At first you cry and then you hate those people stole your will
Do as you are told and maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold you might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape cuz you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate there's no scenario
Do you call my name
Do you stain my brain
My eyes are blurry and I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name
Do you breed my pain
My heart is bloody and I can't take it anymore
So you just sit there stuck afraid to risk reality
Afraid to cause your self more pain to face insanity
But nothing ventured nothing gained you see your fear's your cage
You beg for help but you're alone stuck in a helpless rage
Do as you are told and maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold you might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape cuz you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate there's no scenario
Do you call my name
Do you stain my brain
My eyes are blurry and I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name
Do you breed my pain
My heart is bloody and I can't take it anymore
It's me
I see
Please
Let me out I'm petrified
Do as you are told and maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold you might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape cuz you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate there's no scenario
Their little minds try to create a world to keep you still
The bolt is thrown the cage is locked you saw this don't you lie
At first you cry and then you hate those people stole your will
Do as you are told and maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold you might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape cuz you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate there's no scenario
Do you call my name
Do you stain my brain
My eyes are blurry and I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name
Do you breed my pain
My heart is bloody and I can't take it anymore
So you just sit there stuck afraid to risk reality
Afraid to cause your self more pain to face insanity
But nothing ventured nothing gained you see your fear's your cage
You beg for help but you're alone stuck in a helpless rage
Do as you are told and maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold you might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape cuz you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate there's no scenario
Do you call my name
Do you stain my brain
My eyes are blurry and I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name
Do you breed my pain
My heart is bloody and I can't take it anymore
It's me
I see
Please
Let me out I'm petrified
Do as you are told and maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold you might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape cuz you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate there's no scenario
Lyrics submitted by hyphenelle
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This song is just incredible. The sound is fresh and new. Not that same ol' rap-core BS you hear from every band now...
Wow..no posts. Well this song only has the best beat I've ever heard and its definitely a song worth checking out. RA is great!
This song is fucking great. I love it. The beat gets me goin'. It starts your adrenaline. It's great.
This song is fucking great. I love it. The beat gets me goin'. It starts your adrenaline. It's great.
I just downloaded this song out of the blue.... how freaking awesome. It seems like the singer of RA knows my life, cuz this is exactly how I feel about life right now: "Do as you are told and maybe then we'll let you out You might be dead and cold you might be full of doubt Don't try to escape cuz you don't have nowhere to go If nothing is your fate there's no scenario " Wow.... you can not tell me that is great writting.
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I like this song, and it took me forever to find it! I either missed the name of the song and the band when I heard it on the radio, or they said it before I turned it on! goes to download
Just a good song no other way to put it.
These guys are great. Their whole album "From One" kicks ass. I recently saw these guys up in Northampton Massachusetts at a local club. It was the most energetic show I've been to at that venue. The crowd was amazing. Once this song hit, the crowed when nuts. The WHOLE floor of the venue turned into a massive mosh pit. It is amazing the amount of energy these guys have when on stage.
best song on an OK album (sorry =P)