Today, vocalist Waylon Reavis performs for Cleveland, Ohio heavy metal band Mushroomhead.
Now, 3QD is back with three albums, featuring a new vocalist. They released Once Upon This Broken Glass, Between Angels & Demons and The Cycle of Dust.
Pinebox
3 Quarters Dead Lyrics
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And now it seems the damage has been done.
What's left to do, when hope is on the run?
Been cutting corners, why not my wrist aswell?
It seems this life is ending. I cant tell.
And every single day I live in is hell.
i'm dead... dead...
These thoughts of death, they soon consume me.
Suicidal desolation, how could it choose me?
My head is simply spinning. Non existent walls collapse.
Some would say i'm crazy. Perhaps...
And every single day I live in, is hell.
And when you see me in this box,
I'm dead. dead. dead. dead...
Cut the rope and let me go,
cause everything i've ever known,
is dying right here in front of me.
I don't want to be the the enemy,
but i cant be your friend with this death and misery.
I don't wanna be another cast stone,
covered in blood from the sin that you own.
I am force fed heartbreak and pain.
I believe in love. i believe in hate.
I believe in love. I believe in hate.
Pine boxed and graved.
And every single day i live in, is hell.
And when you see me in this box,
im dead. dead...
Pine boxed... Pine boxed... Pine boxed
And Graved
The lyrics of the song Pinebox by 3 Quarters Dead reflect the thoughts and feelings of someone who is consumed by suicidal thoughts and trapped in a life that is causing them immense pain and suffering. The first verse indicates that the damage has already been done and the singer is left with no hope in sight. The line "been cutting corners, why not my wrist as well?" suggests that the singer has been engaging in risky behaviors and is considering self-harm. In the second verse, the singer's suicidal thoughts have taken over and they feel like they have no control over their own mind. The line "my head is simply spinning. Non-existent walls collapse" paints a picture of chaos and confusion.
The chorus emphasizes the hopelessness of the situation, with the repetition of "dead". The third verse shows the singer's desperation to escape the pain, even if it means cutting ties with those around them. The line "cut the rope and let me go" implies that the singer feels like they are being suffocated by their own thoughts and the people in their life. The last lines of the song, "pine boxed and graved", suggest that the singer ultimately succumbs to their suicidal thoughts and takes their own life.
Overall, Pinebox by 3 Quarters Dead is a powerful portrayal of the mental anguish that leads someone to contemplate suicide. The lyrics describe the feelings of hopelessness, desperation, and isolation that can drive someone to take such a drastic step.
Line by Line Meaning
And now it seems the damage has been done.
The singer believes that the harm has already been inflicted and there's no going back.
What's left to do, when hope is on the run?
The singer thinks there's no way out when optimism is fading.
Been cutting corners, why not my wrist aswell?
The singer has been taking shortcuts and wonders if it'd be easier to resort to suicide as well.
It seems this life is ending. I cant tell.
The artist feels like their existence is coming to an end, but they're not certain.
And every single day I live in is hell.
The artist is tormented day in and day out and can't escape their anguish.
And when you see me in this box, i'm dead... dead...
The singer expects to die soon and be put in a coffin, as they feel like they're already dead inside.
These thoughts of death, they soon consume me.
The singer is overwhelmed by ideas of dying that keep creeping up on them.
Suicidal desolation, how could it choose me?
The artist is perplexed by the fact that they're struggling with intense suicidal thoughts.
My head is simply spinning. Non existent walls collapse.
The artist feels mentally unstable and like the world around them is crumbling.
Some would say i'm crazy. Perhaps...
The artist is aware that their mental state could be perceived as unhinged by some.
Cut the rope and let me go,
The singer is pleading for someone to end their life and let them find peace.
cause everything i've ever known,
The artist wants to leave behind all the memories and people that have made their life unbearable.
is dying right here in front of me.
The singer feels like their life is being taken away in front of their eyes.
I don't want to be the the enemy,
The singer doesn't want to hurt anyone, but they feel like they're causing more harm than good by staying alive.
but i cant be your friend with this death and misery.
The singer feels that their struggles prevent them from forming bonds with others.
I don't wanna be another cast stone,
The artist doesn't want to end up like another tragic figure.
covered in blood from the sin that you own.
The artist doesn't want to be tarnished by someone else's wrongdoing.
I am force fed heartbreak and pain.
The singer is overwhelmed by emotions that they can't control and that cause them anguish.
I believe in love. i believe in hate.
The singer has strong feelings towards polarizing emotions of attachment and hostility.
Pine boxed and graved.
The artist expects to find their end soon and be buried in a pine box.
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.