It begins with a dark glowing ember
Something black burning it's way out of me
Searing the flesh
Pain is the only thing I feel
Scars all I see
Oh no the fire's burning my insides again
What can I do to silence my desire tonight?
Flames consuming reason leaving only ashes left
You will catch me regretting my decision
I can't keep telling myself what I want to hear (What I want to hear)
I can't just close my eyes
I know that it's killing me
And it's poisoning the best in me
What I see I don't want to believe
So let me tell you more
Tell you more
About the lies I lead
That is how I chose to douse the flames in gasoline
Broken teeth replace the blackout memories in my head
Wreckage from the blast, it haunts me
Shakes me to the bone (To the bone)
I know it's over but I can't go home tonight
But after this I feel as empty as the night before
Feel the pain and yet I'm still begging for more
Masochistic, nihilistic, urging backward thought
My life's a mess and I can't find a way to fix it
I can't keep telling myself what I want to hear
I can't just close my eyes
(Close my eyes, close my eyes)
(My eyes, my eyes, my fucking eyes)
I know that it's killing me
And it's poisoning the best in me
What I see (What I see)
I don't want to believe (Want to believe)
So let me tell you more
Tell you more
About the lies I lead
Calling
Calling out
The darkest reaches of my soul are riddled with self-doubt
Crawling
Crawling out
My will to fight will more than suffice
When others would down
It's only as dark as you make it
I know (I know)
That it's killing me (It’s killing me)
And it's poisoning (It’s poisoning)
The best in me (The best in me)
What I see (What I see)
I don't want to believe (Want to believe)
So let me tell you more
Tell you more
About the lies I lead
Something black burning it's way out of me
Searing the flesh
Pain is the only thing I feel
Scars all I see
What can I do to silence my desire tonight?
Flames consuming reason leaving only ashes left
You will catch me regretting my decision
I can't just close my eyes
And it's poisoning the best in me
What I see I don't want to believe
So let me tell you more
Tell you more
About the lies I lead
Broken teeth replace the blackout memories in my head
Wreckage from the blast, it haunts me
Shakes me to the bone (To the bone)
I know it's over but I can't go home tonight
Feel the pain and yet I'm still begging for more
Masochistic, nihilistic, urging backward thought
My life's a mess and I can't find a way to fix it
I can't just close my eyes
(Close my eyes, close my eyes)
(My eyes, my eyes, my fucking eyes)
And it's poisoning the best in me
What I see (What I see)
I don't want to believe (Want to believe)
So let me tell you more
Tell you more
About the lies I lead
Calling out
The darkest reaches of my soul are riddled with self-doubt
Crawling
Crawling out
My will to fight will more than suffice
When others would down
That it's killing me (It’s killing me)
And it's poisoning (It’s poisoning)
The best in me (The best in me)
What I see (What I see)
I don't want to believe (Want to believe)
So let me tell you more
Tell you more
About the lies I lead
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Yes I saw that aspect too. Although it seems alchohol abuse is only tied into this album, and not the main component (ie. in Paper Anchor themes such as "into the sea... I needed a drink" relate to this but the song as a whole covers more than just this issue. In this song I see a lot of references to alcohol and how after it he is still empty but has to go home. This is hard to do because it means he has to face reality (which is "a mess and I can't fix it"). Alcohol is like a bandage. In my own situation, I never had this addiction, but I can replace drug with 'women' and it would still hold the same meaning and feelings. Very dynamic song with plenty of excellent themes.
I was totaly opposed to the thought of it being drug additction such as alchohol, but the way you gathered your facts here made it a very possible interpretation. I also have never drank, nor have I ever taken any kind of drugs, but I have smoked cigaretts. It is a terrible addiction and I can relate the song to smoking, but I just can't seem to get my mind to believe that it could be alchohol. But you are totaly right on this and I am starting to see that possibility.
I was totaly opposed to the thought of it being drug additction such as alchohol, but the way you gathered your facts here made it a very possible interpretation. I also have never drank, nor have I ever taken any kind of drugs, but I have smoked cigaretts. It is a terrible addiction and I can relate the song to smoking, but I just can't seem to get my mind to believe that it could be alchohol. But you are totaly right on this and I am starting to see that possibility.
love this song.. haha its so addicting!! 2nd best off the album.. no competition AT ALL.. other than when two are one :) love this one and that one haha .. love the music in the album..hate the singing... they've changed.. lets hope the singing gets better.
Not sure if the lyrics are perfectly correct, but this is what I can hear. This is my fav song off the new record, it's just an excellent overall song. Song Meaning: Depression, facing yourself, addiction to pain, and so much more that is based on what it means to you personally,
could the song be about drug addiction or alcohol abuse? maybe an abusive relationship which is doubtful
i think it's
"let me tell you more, tell you more"
i feel a bit stupid....i didn't really pick up on the alcohol or anything, but i guess everyone takes their own meaning to songs. i related it to me, where it's a constant state of "she cares about you, she loves you" etc, so i figured that's sort of what they meant with i can't keep telling myself what i want to hear....but it could be alcohol too. eh, i suppose it's all self meaning.
i agree i like relating it to my own experiences
just depends i guess... awesome song though. when two are one is my favorite though....
i love the "my eyes, my eyes, my fucking eyes" part.
even though this cd is different, this is still great music. best song on the cd imo.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Correction- It's 'Tell your MORE' not 'boy'
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