The band has released eight albums in their career: "Into the Half Moon" (2001), "Killing All that Holds You" (2004), "The Autumn Effect" (2005), "Division" (2008), "Feeding the Wolves" (2010), "Minus the Machine" (2012), "From Birth to Burial" (2015) and "(how to live) As Ghosts" (2017). Their biggest hit is their 2005 single "Wasteland", which reached #1 on Billboard Alternative Songs, #2 on Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and #94 on the Billboard Hot 100. Recently in 2017, the band returned to the Mainstream Rock Chart's Top 5 with their single "Novacaine."
Insomnia
10 Years Lyrics
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Spinning around in place keeping me
Slightly out of my own reach
Never awake never asleep forever
Together alone swallowed in a sea of indigo
Lay down, let your body sleep
Safe and sound
Insomnia so far from the weight of gravity
Insomnia sweet surrender to the grave
Measuring my amnesia by the age of my memories
Fading further into fantasy
Nothing to gain, nothing to lose
Saving my wasted youth
Falling further from the physical
Lay down, let your body sleep
Safe and sound
Insomnia flee from the light of the day
Insomnia so far from the weight of gravity
Insomnia sweet surrender to the grave
Spinning around in place
Keeping me out of reach
Heavy′s the head of guilt
Hollow's the heart of doubt
Spinning around in place
Keeping me out of reach
Heavy′s the head of guilt
Hollow's the heart of doubt
Insomnia flee from the light of the day
Insomnia so far from the weight of gravity
Insomnia sweet surrender to the grave
The lyrics to 10 Years' song "Insomnia" depict the struggle of being trapped in a state of sleeplessness and the emotional toll it takes on the individual. The opening lines, "The filament fades thoughts decay, spinning around in place keeping me slightly out of my own reach," suggest a sense of detachment and disconnection from one's own thoughts and emotions. The reference to being "never awake never asleep forever together alone" conveys a feeling of being in a constant state of limbo, unable to fully connect with others or oneself.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of isolation and darkness, as exemplified by the line "swallowed in a sea of indigo." This imagery reinforces the sense of being consumed by the weight of insomnia and the struggle to find solace. The chorus, with its repetition of the word "Insomnia," emphasizes the intensity and relentlessness of the condition, as well as the desire for release or escape.
The second verse delves deeper into the effects of insomnia, describing the experience of fading further into fantasy and losing touch with reality. The line "measuring my amnesia by the age of my memories" suggests a disconnect from one's past and a feeling of time slipping away. The mention of "saving my wasted youth" highlights the sense of regret and the desire to reclaim lost time. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of an individual grappling with the ongoing battle of insomnia and its impact on their mental and emotional well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
The filament fades thoughts decay
As the light fades, my thoughts deteriorate
Spinning around in place keeping me
Feeling trapped and going in circles, unable to move forward
Slightly out of my own reach
Feeling just beyond my own grasp and control
Never awake never asleep forever
Perpetually stuck in a state of neither being fully awake nor asleep
Together alone swallowed in a sea of indigo
Feeling both connected and isolated, immersed in a deep emotional state
Lay down, let your body sleep
Relax and allow your physical body to rest
Safe and sound
Protected and free from harm
Insomnia flee from the light of the day
Insomnia escapes from the brightness of the daytime
Insomnia so far from the weight of gravity
Insomnia feels distant from the heaviness and pull of reality
Insomnia sweet surrender to the grave
Insomnia becomes a bittersweet surrender to death
Measuring my amnesia by the age of my memories
Evaluating my forgetfulness based on the age of my recollections
Fading further into fantasy
Becoming more lost and immersed in imaginary worlds
Nothing to gain, nothing to lose
No potential for gains or losses
Saving my wasted youth
Preserving what remains of my misspent youth
Falling further from the physical
Drifting away from the tangible and corporeal
Spinning around in place
Continuously rotating but going nowhere
Keeping me out of reach
Preventing me from achieving my goals or desires
Heavy's the head of guilt
The burden of guilt weighs heavily on my mind
Hollow's the heart of doubt
Doubt has left my heart empty and void
Writer(s): Chad Huff, Brian Vodinh, Jesse Hasek, Matt Wantland
Contributed by Zachary N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dale williams
This band is so under rated. The more and more I listen to them I enjoy their Music. This song from the newly released album is just awesome. Would love to meet these guys in person or have them at one of the local events here in Austin Texas, Guys are amazing keep up the good music!
Faith Marlow
I have seen them live three times now, met them twice. They are the most down to Earth and appreciative musicians I could ever imagine meeting. They have a fantastic show and sound amazing live. I'm lucky to live in Knoxville, which is their hometown, so whenever they're playing in town I try my best to see them. I could go on and on about this band, but you already know how awesome they are.
Acinoralas
dale williams one of my favorite groups. Especially division and minus machine. Both are masterpieces in this genre of music.
Astral Time Warrior
This song gives me goosebumps... chills. So good!
Knight of Reason
I was at the doctor this morning planning to talk to him about my insomnia. When I was in the waiting room I was scrolling through YouTube and I thought to myself "10 Years needs to drop another song already its been a while." I walked out of the doctor's office and I'll be damned, this song was in my notifications. Synchronicities man. Crazy...
JJ Thejetplane
For that insomnia you should get yourself some heavy indica to smoke on, such as Master Kush or Purple Hindu. Pharmaceuticals are bad for the body ✌
Syco Fya
Synchronicities.. like aligning lifes pieces
Patrycja Lusina
Hut5
Sorin Bota
No such thing as synchronicities, Google is watching, that's all there is to it. We are being tracked by Google, Facebook and the rest worse than by the Mossad or the CIA.
Michael Squires
It's been out for like 3 weeks