In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
In the back of my mind I can
Barely even remember when
There was nothing left to hide and
She has found a way inside, then
I was forced to walk alone
Living in an empty home
All I wanted was to hide and
Try to numb the ache inside
And I'm still afraid of the light
And a thousand voices share their laughter at my demise
Now if I am to survive
The infection must die
Murder the beast that's been eating me alive
The infection must die
Nothing left but a broken man
Terrified of everything
Nothing left of his foolish pride, his
Fond memories slowly die, then
As he wakes again alone
Still a prisoner in his home
Ready to allow the dark to
Penetrate his broken heart
And I'm still afraid of the light (of the light)
And a thousand voices share their laughter at his demise
Now if I am to survive
The infection must die
Murder the beast that's been eating me alive
The infection must die
Now if I am to survive (now I must survive)
The infection must die
Murder the beast that's been eating me alive
The infection must die
This is where I draw the line (draw the line)
The infection must die (This infection must die)
Give me release from this demon of mine (demon of mine)
This infection must die
The infection must die
Barely even remember when
There was nothing left to hide and
She has found a way inside, then
I was forced to walk alone
Living in an empty home
All I wanted was to hide and
Try to numb the ache inside
And I'm still afraid of the light
And a thousand voices share their laughter at my demise
Now if I am to survive
The infection must die
Murder the beast that's been eating me alive
The infection must die
Nothing left but a broken man
Terrified of everything
Nothing left of his foolish pride, his
Fond memories slowly die, then
As he wakes again alone
Still a prisoner in his home
Ready to allow the dark to
Penetrate his broken heart
And I'm still afraid of the light (of the light)
And a thousand voices share their laughter at his demise
Now if I am to survive
The infection must die
Murder the beast that's been eating me alive
The infection must die
Now if I am to survive (now I must survive)
The infection must die
Murder the beast that's been eating me alive
The infection must die
This is where I draw the line (draw the line)
The infection must die (This infection must die)
Give me release from this demon of mine (demon of mine)
This infection must die
The infection must die
Lyrics submitted by vane111391
The Infection Lyrics as written by David Draiman Dan Donegan
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Based off of some of the interviews that ive seen with draiman, it sounds like this song is about his fiance, who left him while they were on vacation. Then his dog died, and when he finally got home, he was lefted to move into his new home in Austin, Tx, completely alone. it seems like this song is about him trying to make himself let go, so that he can move on.
Man either this dude has the worst luck or someone's making this stuff up. Between this, the story behind Inside the Fire, and the story behind My Child I'm not sure what to believe anymore.
believe me there are people who have even worse luck. besides i don't know if this is karma or something, but i've seen many people who are accomplished in one aspect of life, but have the worst luck in other. Draiman is a godly and accomplished musician, but his personal life suffers like few others.