Unsung
Helmet Lyrics
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Association with an image
Just credit time for showing up again
Attention wandered I'm left with it
Gone by sin too slowly
Can't pass it up
Then I thought nothing is right
I turned it off
To die unsung would really bring you down
Although wet eyes would never suit you
Walk through no archetypal suicide to
Die young is far too boring these days
Your will to speak clearly
Exposed too much
Unsung once too often
Could not rub off
The song Unsung by Helmet talks about how someone's contribution or effort goes unnoticed and is eventually forgotten by others. The first verse suggests that the person's work has some association with an image, but despite that, it remains unnoticed. The second line refers to Karma, where one's good deeds will eventually pay off, and time will credit them in the end. However, attention tends to wander, leaving the person with no recognition for their effort.
The chorus suggests that dying without recognition or being unsung can indeed bring one's spirit down, and although it may stir up emotions like sadness, wet eyes, and grief, it doesn't suit the person. The writer talks about the concept of archetypal suicide - this is a reference to the idea that people often romanticize suicide as a way of achieving fame or notoriety - but the writer dismisses this as boring. In the last verse, the writer again talks about being unsung once too often and how it can't rub off. This might suggest that the writer is feeling frustrated or resigned to being undervalued, despite their efforts.
Line by Line Meaning
Your contribution left unnoticed some
You made a significant effort, but it went unrecognized
Association with an image
People associate you with a particular image or reputation
Just credit time for showing up again
Sometimes recognition for your accomplishments takes time to come around
Attention wandered I'm left with it
People lost interest, but you're still dealing with the consequences
Gone by sin too slowly
Time passes slowly, as if it's a punishable offense
Can't pass it up
You can't ignore it or avoid its consequences
Then I thought nothing is right
Everything seems to be wrong or futile
I turned it off
You shut down or withdrew from the situation
To die unsung would really bring you down
Dying without recognition or acclaim would be a real letdown
Although wet eyes would never suit you
Even though crying would not fit your image or personality
Walk through no archetypal suicide to
Don't follow the typical or expected path to self-destruction
Die young is far too boring these days
Dying young is no longer considered interesting or exciting
Your will to speak clearly
Your desire to be straightforward and truthful
Exposed too much
Your honesty has made you vulnerable or caused issues
Unsung once too often
You've been unrecognized or overlooked too many times
Could not rub off
Can't shake off the feeling or consequences
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Page Hamilton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jonbongjovi1869
I totally disagree.
Looking at a dude onstage who looks like he mowed my lawn is pretty boring, vs acts that are VISUALLY FUN TOO, from Gwar to The Osmond Brothers to Jimmy Page in his dragon suits!
IF YOU ARE GETTING UP ON A STAGE...you are asking us to LOOK AT YOU.
Okay, well what are you VISUALLY DOING that's worth me looking?
It's RUDE to get onstage dressed boring.
@kiddanger4202
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(Lyrics)
Your contribution left unnoticed some
Association with an image
Just credit time for showing up again
Attention wandered I’m left with it
Gone by sin too slowly
Can’t pass it up
Then I thought nothing is right
I turned it off
To die unsung would really bring you
Although wet eyes would never suit you
Walk through no archetypal suicide to
Die young is far too boring these days
Your will to speak clearly
Exposed too much
Unsung once too often
Could not rub off
@MeMyselfandBri
I love bands that don’t have any stupid gimmicks or images to them. They just look like everyday people but they play badass music.
@FarmersAreDummies
Country artists are the worst at it.
@alexcorona
@@FarmersAreDummies they’ve never spent a single day at a ranch and dress up like cowboys….
@bossanostra4572
This thread 💀😂🤣
@bibbyboxx2219
That’s the great thing about most 90s alternative music.
@jonbongjovi1869
I totally disagree.
Looking at a dude onstage who looks like he mowed my lawn is pretty boring, vs acts that are VISUALLY FUN TOO, from Gwar to The Osmond Brothers to Jimmy Page in his dragon suits!
IF YOU ARE GETTING UP ON A STAGE...you are asking us to LOOK AT YOU.
Okay, well what are you VISUALLY DOING that's worth me looking?
It's RUDE to get onstage dressed boring.
@MatthewJoseph677
This song is timeless. 30 years later and it still sounds fresh.
@johnny5isalive2020
30 years later and still got gas, what a great album to shred to! 🛹🎸🎶☠
@Alco0ne
Just timeless, yeah.
@ErgoCogita
Damnit has it been that long already!😮 Im fuckin old...