Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
What are you saying?
Did you forget yourself?
You feel the sickness
Secure within your health
Don't make a sound I could break
That stupid silence degrades
I ask of you could you wait
What's the use you're wasting me away
Wasting me away
To me it's cold
You can know
What it's like to be alone
And all there is that you know
I'll be the one left here when you go
(Slap in the face) 5x
Keep me in mind
You're bleeding my poor head
I watched you die
I watched you praying
Keep me alive
Don't let me die here
I ask of you could you wait?
What's the use you're wasting away
To me it's cold
You can know
What it's like to be alone
And all there is that you know
I'll be the one left here when you go
(I'll be the one left here when you go)
You can know
What it's like to be alone
And all there is that you know
I'll be the one left here when you go
(Slap in the face) 5x
Did you forget yourself?
You feel the sickness
Secure within your health
Don't make a sound I could break
That stupid silence degrades
I ask of you could you wait
What's the use you're wasting me away
Wasting me away
To me it's cold
You can know
What it's like to be alone
And all there is that you know
I'll be the one left here when you go
(Slap in the face) 5x
Keep me in mind
You're bleeding my poor head
I watched you die
I watched you praying
Keep me alive
Don't let me die here
I ask of you could you wait?
What's the use you're wasting away
To me it's cold
You can know
What it's like to be alone
And all there is that you know
I'll be the one left here when you go
(I'll be the one left here when you go)
You can know
What it's like to be alone
And all there is that you know
I'll be the one left here when you go
(Slap in the face) 5x
Lyrics submitted by nasaskeepingscrets, edited by MetalheadMike
Leech Lyrics as written by Peter Thomas Steele
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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this song is a b-side from animosity, pity, cant see why it didnt go on the album
It's on the Freddy v.s. Jason soundtrack. It's a sick song!
i can't believe this song didnt make the cut. its up there with my favorite sevendust songs.
this song kicks ass!! but WHERE DID IT COME FROM!!! It just showed up!! Was I just not informed? Its not from any album or soundtrack. . . man its an awesome song though
someone did a real nice job with the lyrics(sarcasm)
for starters, the title is spelled wrong
i swear to god people just listen to a song once and just chuck in wat they think they're saying on this site. is there a feature where we can submit CORRECTED lyrics?
good song, even if the person submitting the lyrics is a dumbshit.
I wouldnt go as far as to call him/her a dipshit but he/she she have taken a little more time listening before adding them. And you are 200% right WE should be able to corrected them, peace out.