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.
Unconditional
3 Quarters Dead Lyrics
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Where we go, we just don′t know
Can you find a way
Hold on tight, don't let go
If you do, you′ll lose control
And you will see my pain
Screaming with the fight
I'm drowning in my sins
Goddammit I'll do it again
Will you cry out tonight
I′ve been growing so much deeper
And my mind is drowning with my weeper
Can you keep it straight
Hold on tight, don′t let go
If you do, you'll lose control
And you, will see my pain
Will you cry out tonight
Screaming with the fight
I′m drowning in my sins
Goddammit I'll do it again
Will you cry out tonight
Your truth
Can you say
And can so you see
Can′t you say
In you
Hold on tight, don't let go
If you do, you′ll lose control
And I'll be there, waiting
For you
Will you cry out tonight
Screaming with the fight
I'm drowning in my sins
Goddammit I′ll do it again
Will you cry out tonight
Your life ends with a crash
It′s over way too fast
You never knew that it was so short
Hold on tight, don't let go
If you do, you′ll lose control
And I'll be there, waiting
For you
Always falling
Can′t keep the world from falling
Breaking apart you're out just to get away
Breaking apart you′re out just to get away
Always falling
Can't keep the world from falling
Breaking apart you're out just to get away
Breaking apart you′re out just to get away
The lyrics of 3 Quarters Dead's song "Unconditional" seem to be about a person's struggle with pain and sin, and the need for someone to be there for them. The song speaks of going down the river to an unknown destination, and the fear of losing control. The repetition of the line "hold on tight, don't let go" emphasizes the importance of having someone trustworthy to cling to in times of difficulty.
The lyrics also seem to convey a feeling of hopelessness and despair, with the lines "I'm drowning in my sins, goddamn it, I'll do it again" suggesting that the singer is trapped in a pattern of self-sabotage. The phrase "will you cry out tonight" may suggest a cry for help, a plea for someone to understand and empathize with their pain.
Overall, "Unconditional" speaks to the idea of finding someone who will be there for us through the ups and downs of life, even when we can't find our own way. The song encourages us to hold on tight and not let go of that support, even when everything seems to be falling apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Down the river we must go
We must continue on our path, even though we may not know where it leads.
Where we go, we just don't know
Our destination is uncertain and unknown.
Can you find a way
Can you navigate the journey, despite its unpredictability and challenges?
Hold on tight, don't let go
Stay strong and resilient, even in the face of adversity.
If you do, you'll lose control
If you give up or give in, you will be overcome by the challenges and difficulties of life.
And you will see my pain
You will witness the emotional turmoil and anguish that I experience.
Will you cry out tonight
Will you express your own pain and suffering?
Screaming with the fight
Fighting against the difficulties and struggles of life with all your might and vigor.
I'm drowning in my sins
I am overwhelmed by my own moral failings and shortcomings.
Goddammit I'll do it again
Despite my best efforts, I may repeat my mistakes and destructive behaviors.
I've been growing so much deeper
I have been developing and evolving in profound ways.
And my mind is drowning with my weeper
My thoughts and emotions are engulfed by my pain and sorrow.
Can you keep it straight
Can you maintain your focus and clarity of purpose, despite the chaos and confusion around you?
Your truth
Your personal beliefs and convictions.
Can you say
Can you express and articulate your truth?
And can so you see
Can you perceive the truth of your own beliefs and principles?
Can't you say
Are you unable or unwilling to speak your truth?
In you
Within yourself, in your heart and mind.
And I'll be there, waiting for you
I will offer my support and companionship, even in the most difficult of times.
Your life ends with a crash
Your life will meet a sudden and violent end.
It's over way too fast
Life can be fleeting and ephemeral, slipping away before we have a chance to fully comprehend it.
You never knew that it was so short
We often fail to appreciate the brevity and preciousness of life until it is too late.
Always falling
Repeatedly struggling and facing failure.
Can't keep the world from falling
Even the most powerful and influential among us are unable to prevent the chaos and destruction in the world.
Breaking apart you're out just to get away
In the face of adversity and suffering, we may be motivated to escape or flee from the situation.
Breaking apart you're out just to get away
Repeating the same sentiment, emphasizing the desperate desire to avoid or evade the difficulties of life.
Writer(s): Rasmus Berg, Mads W Moeller, Nicholas Kvaran, Thor Noergaard, Ricardo Moraga, Munizaga Eugenio Patricio Silva
Contributed by Cole M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.