Voices
骚动乐团(Disturbed) Lyrics
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So, are you breathing
No No, are you breathing
So, are you breathing
No,
Wake up, are you alive
Will you listen to me
Someone is gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, Let the living die
(say)
Wake up, are you alive
Will you listen to me
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Someone is gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, Let the living die
(say)
Are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
You're making me known
Are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
So,
What's up, I wonder why
Do you listen to me
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, Let the living die
(say)
What's up, I wonder why
Do you listen to me
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, Let the living die
(say)
Are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
You're making me known
Are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
So,
Can you imagine how good going will feel
I promise, no one will ever know
There will be no chance of you getting caught
They never loved you anyway
So come on, be a man
And do what you are compelled to do
Save me God (echo)
I can hear the voice
But I don't want to listen
Strap me down and tell me
I'll be alright
I can feel the subliminal need
To be one with the voice
And make everything alright
I can hear the voice
But I don't want to listen
Strap me down and tell me
I'll be alright
I can feel the subliminal need
To be one with the voice
And make everything alright
Are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
You're making me known
Are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
So, are you breathing?
So, Do you breath now now
So, are you breathing?
So, Do you breath now
The lyrics of "Voices" by Disturbed are a dark and eerie portrayal of a disturbed mind. It seems to be from the perspective of someone who is struggling with their inner demons and the voices inside their head that tell them to do bad things. The repetition of the line "are you breathing" is intended to create a sense of anxiety and urgency. The verses speak about someone listening to the voice's commands to do "freaky shit" and letting the living die. The chorus speaks about the wicked seeing the individual breathing and how that makes them known. The bridge of the song changes tone, while still dark, presents thoughts of suicide and urges the individual to do what they are compelled to do, implying they may not have a choice in the matter.
The lyrics present a narrative that is well accompanied by the music, which is heavy and intense, contributing to the unsettling feeling that the lyrics create. The incorporation of contrasting elements, such as the soft piano during the bridge, adds another layer to the emotional depth of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
So, are you breathing
Are you currently alive and breathing?
No,
No, as in they are not currently breathing.
Wake up, are you alive
Are you awake and still living?
Will you listen to me
Are you willing to hear what I have to say?
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
I'm about to discuss something strange or disturbing.
Someone is gonna die
A person's death will occur because of the actions we will take.
Let the living die, Let the living die
We are willing to sacrifice the lives of those still living.
Are you breathing now
Are you still currently alive and breathing?
Do the wicked see you
Is evil aware of your presence?
You still breathing
You're still alive and breathing.
You're making me known
Your actions are making me more prominent or known to others.
What's up, I wonder why
I'm curious about what's going on with you and why you are acting the way you are.
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
I am going to force you to do something disturbing or abnormal.
Insane, you're gonna die
You will die as a result of the craziness we are about to undertake.
Can you imagine how good going will feel
Can you imagine how good it will feel once we have completed our mission?
I promise, no one will ever know
I promise that no one will ever find out what we have done.
There will be no chance of you getting caught
There is no possibility of our actions being discovered or leading to consequences.
They never loved you anyway
The people around you never truly cared for you or your well-being.
So come on, be a man
Show some courage and take responsibility for your actions.
And do what you are compelled to do
Follow through with what you feel like you must do, even if it is wrong.
Save me God (echo)
A plea for help from a higher power.
I can hear the voice
I am able to hear the voice in my head that is urging me to do something.
But I don't want to listen
I do not want to follow through with what the voice is telling me to do.
Strap me down and tell me
Restrain me and force me to listen to reason.
I'll be alright
Assurance that everything will be okay.
I can feel the subliminal need
I am aware of a hidden or subconscious desire.
To be one with the voice
To give in to the urging of the voice in my head.
And make everything alright
Belief that everything will be okay if I follow the voice's bidding.
So, Do you breath now now
Are you still presently breathing and alive?
Contributed by Penelope P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.