Going Under
• Evanescence Lyrics
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Fifty thousand tears I've cried
Screaming deceiving and bleeding for you
And you still won't hear me
(I'm going under)
Don't want your hand this time I'll save myself
Not tormented daily defeated by you
Just when I thought I'd reached the bottom
I'm dying again
I'm going under, (going under)
Drowning in you, (drowning in you)
I'm falling forever, (falling forever)
I've got to break through, I'm going under
Blurring and stirring the truth and the lies
So I don't know what's real and what's not
Always confusing the thoughts in my head
So I can't trust myself anymore
I'm dying again
I'm going under, (going under)
Drowning in you, (drowning in you)
I'm falling forever, (falling forever)
I've got to break through, I'm
So go on and scream
Scream at me I'm so far away
I won't be broken again
I've got to breathe I can't keep going under
I'm dying again
I'm going under, (going under)
Drowning in you, (drowning in you)
I'm falling forever, (falling forever)
I've got to break through, I'm going under
Going under
I'm going under
Evanescence's song "Going Under" is a powerful, emotional track that conveys a sense of desperation and despair. The lyrics speak of unrequited love and the pain that comes with it. The singer has given everything to this person, including tears, screams, and blood, yet they still refuse to acknowledge her. She feels like she's drowning in this person, unable to escape the hold they have on her. She wants to break through and save herself, but as she blurs the truth and lies, she can't trust herself anymore.
The chorus of the song is a refrain of "I'm going under, drowning in you, I'm falling forever, I've got to break through, I'm going under." This repetition emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape. The bridge is a call to action, with the singer asking the person to scream at her and release her from this torment. She can't keep going under forever and needs to breathe.
Overall, "Going Under" is a song that speaks to the pain of unrequited love and the desperation to escape it. The powerful vocals of Amy Lee combined with the emotional lyrics and driving instrumentals make it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I will tell you what I've done for you
I am about to explain all the sacrifices I've made for you.
Fifty thousand tears I've cried
I have cried endlessly over you.
Screaming deceiving and bleeding for you
I have screamed, lied, and harmed myself for you, without any acknowledgment.
And you still won't hear me
You have not recognized my efforts, and you refuse to listen to my cries for help.
Don't want your hand this time I'll save myself
I don't need your help and support, I will save myself this time.
Maybe I'll wake up for once
Perhaps I will finally have a moment of clarity.
Not tormented daily defeated by you
I won't allow you to torment and defeat me anymore.
Just when I thought I'd reached the bottom
Just when I thought things couldn't get worse.
I'm dying again
I am spiraling downward once more.
I'm going under, (going under)
I am sinking deeper into despair.
Drowning in you, (drowning in you)
I am overwhelmed and consumed by my love for you.
I'm falling forever, (falling forever)
I am continuously plunging into oblivion.
I've got to break through, I'm going under
I need to find a way to break free from this endless cycle of pain and suffering.
Blurring and stirring the truth and the lies
I am struggling to differentiate between what is real and what is not.
So I don't know what's real and what's not
I am unable to discern the truth from the lies.
Always confusing the thoughts in my head
My thoughts are constantly tangled and disorganized.
So I can't trust myself anymore
I am incapable of trusting my own judgment.
So go on and scream
If you need to, scream and let out your frustrations.
Scream at me I'm so far away
Yell at me if it makes you feel better, but know that I am distant and numb to it.
I won't be broken again
I refuse to allow myself to be broken and defeated again.
I've got to breathe I can't keep going under
I need to take a deep breath and find a way to stay afloat.
Going under
I am metaphorically and potentially even dangerously drowning in despair and heartbreak.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir One Music
Written by: DAVID HODGES, AMY LEE, BEN MOODY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Now I will tell you what I've done for you
Fifty thousand tears I've cried
Screaming deceiving and bleeding for you
And you still won't hear me
Don't want your hand this time I'll save myself
Maybe I'll wake up for once
Not tormented daily defeated by you
Just when I thought I'd reached the bottom
I'm dying again
I'm going under, (going under)
Drowning in you, (drowning in you)
I'm falling forever, (falling forever)
I've got to break through, I'm going under
Blurring and stirring the truth and the lies
So I don't know what's real and what's not
Always confusing the thoughts in my head
So I can't trust myself anymore
I'm dying again
I'm going under, (going under)
Drowning in you, (drowning in you)
I'm falling forever, (falling forever)
I've got to break through, I'm
So go on and scream
Scream at me I'm so far away
I won't be broken again
I've got to breathe I can't keep going under
I'm dying again
I'm going under, (going under)
Drowning in you, (drowning in you)
I'm falling forever, (falling forever)
I've got to break through, I'm going under
Going under
I'm going under
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Its amazing that 20 years later this song still holds up. The whole album still slaps. Aging like fine wine
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Fine wine just like her i suppose.
This along with all the long lasting gothic rock, just might be the long awaited wait might be the easy slap around.
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Yeah man I listened to this in the 5th grade, and here I am 18 years later listening to it again and it STILL hits
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