Buried Alive
Alterbridge Lyrics
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Can't find my worth as I numb the pain
Glass to the sky with a black tooth grin
This whiskey smile that takes me down again
I'm cold and I'm so afraid
That I'm too weak and I can't change
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
Reached down tonight and set me free
Save tomorrow
Another shot slip into the haze
Another night soaked in my disgrace
So sooth the lie, I raise my glass and run
A wasted life, what have I become?
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
Reached out tonight and set me free
Save tomorrow
Save tomorrow
Save tomorrow
Let me breathe again
And show me where I begin
To find a will to change
Before I lose everything
Before I lose everything
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
Reached down tonight and set me free
And I will follow
I've been buried alive
I've been buried alive
I've been buried alive
I've been buried alive
The lyrics of Alterbridge's song Buried Alive speak of feeling lost, disconnected from oneself and one's worth in the darkest places of one's mind. The singer is struggling with addiction and self-sabotage, as reflected in lines such as "glass to the sky with a black tooth grin," "another shot slip into the haze" and "a wasted life, what have I become?" He desperately seeks help and connection, reaching out "a thousand times for a hand to pull me from below." There is a sense of urgency in the repeated "I've been buried alive" lines, as the singer pleads for someone to "save tomorrow." The song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer asks to be shown where to find the will to change and promises to follow if set free.
The theme of struggling with addiction and finding the strength to change is one that resonates with many people, making Buried Alive a powerful anthem. Its lyrics are resonant and raw, and its message is ultimately one of hope and the possibility of redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I twist and turn in the darkest space
I can't find my way out of my miserable existence.
Can't find my worth as I numb the pain
I'm trying to escape the pain, but I'm losing sight of my self-worth.
Glass to the sky with a black tooth grin
I drink heavily to mask my emotions and smile insincerely as a facade.
This whiskey smile that takes me down again
I drink to feel better but end up falling deeper into my darkness.
I'm cold and I'm so afraid
I feel alone and scared.
That I'm too weak and I can't change
I'm aware that I need to change, but I don't know if I have the strength to do so.
I've been buried alive
I feel trapped and hopeless.
And I don't want to be here anymore
I wish to escape my misery.
Reached out a thousand times
I've tried to seek help from others.
For a hand to pull me from below
I need someone to lift me out of my sadness.
In a world of constant sorrow
My life is filled with sadness and despair.
Reached down tonight and set me free
I hope someone will hear me and save me from my pain.
Save tomorrow
Help me to save my future from my current despair.
Another shot slip into the haze
I continue to drink to try and escape my problems.
Another night soaked in my disgrace
I feel ashamed of my actions and regret them.
So sooth the lie, I raise my glass and run
I try to convince myself that everything is okay, but I know it's a lie.
A wasted life, what have I become?
I feel like I have lost my way and given up on my life.
Let me breathe again
I just want to feel alive and free from my struggles.
And show me where I begin
I need someone to guide me and help me start anew.
To find a will to change
I want to find the strength and motivation to improve my life.
Before I lose everything
I fear that if I don't change soon, I will lose everything important to me.
And I will follow
If someone can help me out of this darkness, I will follow them and do what it takes to change.
I've been buried alive (repeated)
My despair and sadness are overwhelming and make me feel like I'm trapped and buried alive.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK TREMONTI, MYLES KENNEDY
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