Lyric discussion by rustyhacksawproject 

Cover art for Bad Seed lyrics by Life of Agony

this song is what depression feels like. the pounding, the fear, the unexpected turns, and the feeling of isolation. from the horrifying chant of 'im the bad seed' to the emotional breakdown... these guys know whats its like to never want to see day again. and with this song, and this whole album in fact (River Runs Red), they create the best form of antidepressant. one spin of this album is cathartic in a way. it will purify your inner evils. you are not alone. LOA is always there to understand.

To me this song is not necessarialy about a friend or loved one actually dying. Or even about someone commiting suicide for that matter. But more about how relationships in general come to a fork in the road. The decay of coummunication I guess you could say.

He wants the friendship to end but at the same time doesnt want to completely sever the ties. He sees this person every now and then but thier is no common ground to walk upon, it is nothing more than a ritual of banality. It is routine, something he is familiar with. He...