After signing with Wind-up Records, Alter Bridge released their debut album One Day Remains in August 2004, much of which was written by Tremonti the previous year. The album reached No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and, received mixed reviews, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in November 2004. This was followed in 2007 by the more positively-reviewed Blackbird, which marked the beginning of a long partnership between the band and producer Michael Baskette. The album reached No. 13 in the U.S. and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.
Following continued activities with the members' other bands and side projects, Alter Bridge released AB III in 2010. It received critical acclaim and commercial success on Roadrunner Records, with its lead single "Isolation" topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Alter Bridge released Fortress to further acclaim in 2013, as the band's members continued splitting their time between various projects. The Last Hero followed on Napalm Records in 2016, becoming the band's first album since its debut to reach the top ten of the Billboard 200, and its first to reach the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their sixth studio album, Walk the Sky, was released in 2019, and was followed by Walk the Sky 2.0 in 2020. The band's seventh album Pawns & Kings was released on October 14, 2022.
As of 2023 Alter Bridge has sold over 5 million records worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alter_Bridge
Studio albums
One Day Remains (2004)
Blackbird (2007)
AB III (2010)
Fortress (2013)
The Last Hero (2016)
Walk the Sky (2019)
Pawns & Kings (2022)
Buried Alive
Alter Bridge Lyrics
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In the darkest space
Can't find my worth
As I numb the pain
Glass to the sky
With a black tooth grin
This whiskey smile
I'm cold and I'm so afraid
That I'm too weak and I can't change
[Chorus:]
I've been buried alive and
I don't want to be here anymore
Reached out a thousand times for
A hand to pull me from below
I've been buried alive in a world
Of constant sorrow
Reach down tonight and set me free
Save tomorrow
Another shot
Slip into the haze
Another night
Soaked in my disgrace
Toast to the lie
I'll raise my glass and run
A wasted life
What have I become?
[Chorus]
Save tomorrow
Save tomorrow
Let me breathe again
Show me where I begin
To find the will to change
Before I lose everything
[Chorus]
Reach down tonight and set me free
And I will follow
The lyrics of Alter Bridge’s song “Buried Alive” are a portrayal of someone who is struggling with addiction and emotional pain. The singer describes being lost in darkness, unable to recognize their own worth or find a way out of their suffering. The reference to the “glass to the sky” and “whiskey smile” speaks to the coping mechanism of alcohol, which only brings the person further down.
The chorus of the song expresses the desire to be free from the burden of addiction and depression, and the hope that someone might reach out and help lift them out of their struggles. The line “save tomorrow” implies a sense of urgency, as the person fears they may not be able to turn things around on their own. The second half of the song continues to paint a picture of the destructive nature of addiction, with the lines “toast to the lie” and “wasted life” conveying a deep sense of despair.
Overall, the lyrics of “Buried Alive” are a poignant reflection on the effects of addiction and the importance of seeking help to escape its grip.
Line by Line Meaning
I twist and turn
I'm feeling restless and uneasy
In the darkest space
I'm feeling stuck in a hopeless situation
Can't find my worth
I'm struggling with low self-esteem
As I numb the pain
I'm using unhealthy coping mechanisms
Glass to the sky
I'm drinking heavily
With a black tooth grin
I'm putting on a false facade
This whiskey smile
My drinking is causing me to pretend to be happy
Takes me down again
My drinking is causing me to feel worse and spiral out of control
I'm cold and I'm so afraid
I'm feeling scared and lonely
That I'm too weak and I can't change
I feel powerless to make positive changes in my life
I've been buried alive and
I feel trapped and suffocated by my problems
I don't want to be here anymore
I feel hopeless and want to escape my current situation
Reached out a thousand times for
I've tried many times to seek help
A hand to pull me from below
I need someone to help me out of my negative state
In a world of constant sorrow
I feel stuck in a life full of negative experiences
Reach down tonight and set me free
I'm asking for someone to help me tonight
Save tomorrow
I hope someone will help me before it's too late to recover
Another shot
I'm taking another drink
Slip into the haze
I'm getting drunk and losing touch with reality
Another night
My negative cycle repeats
Soaked in my disgrace
I'm feeling ashamed of my actions
Toast to the lie
I'm celebrating my unhealthy behavior
I'll raise my glass and run
I'm avoiding facing my problems
A wasted life
I'm feeling like my life is being thrown away
What have I become?
I'm questioning my own self-worth
Let me breathe again
I need someone to help me regain control of my life
Show me where I begin
I need direction and guidance
To find the will to change
I need motivation to improve my life
Before I lose everything
My negative actions are putting me in danger of losing important things in my life
And I will follow
I'm willing to make positive changes with the help of someone else
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alexander Simoes
❤😍 still a fan after all these years! Hope to be able to see you guys live someday!
Right Now Is Everything
Killer song.. Alter Bridge rocks.. Seen em at least five times..
Saoirse Blue
❤ continúen dándonos esta música de dioses.
Evie
Hell yeah 🔥🤘🤘🤘
Xenomarauder 123
It seems like they sped it up. Did anyone feel that way. If they did it makes sense to me because it gives the performance more energy 🤘🧑🎤
Chris Blanchette
Yes 100% they did. Sometimes bands do that
Matt Jingles
That and the drummer is ahead of the song a tad it seems.
Zerfix24
@Matt Jingles nah the song just has weird drums
S. Wilson
Have their guitar finishes always matched? They stand out against the black clothes in a cool way.
Zerfix24
They have like seven guitars they bring on tour, for different tunings