Fueled
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To coat the feelings and cure my depression
A shot of petrol is my bonafide method
To lose control and get thoroughly distracted
I'm on the money, here I come
Fuel for my engine, and I'm gone
As I toss tomorrow's dreams in the garbage
What's important is a mind that's sicker
Turning Jekyll into Hide much quicker
I'm on the money, here I come
Fuel for my engine, and I'm gone
One, two, three, four, one, two, three, four
Kick start and turn me over
Punch drunk, but I'm still sober
Fourteen years and a whole lot bolder
And I don't flinch
Hungry and I'll take the best
'Cause I never wanted anything less
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
It's like a war inside me, I'm good, I'm evil
Two sides of the coin and I've been blessed with both
On one hand I am you, but I don't like you
I guess that's the nature of the way things work
I'm on the money, here I come
Fuel for my engine, and I'm gone
One, two, three, four, one, two, three, four
Kickstart and turn me over
Punchdrunk, but I'm still sober
Bukowski's on my shoulder
With much to think
Hungry and I'll take the best
'Cause I never wanted anything less
What doesn't kill makes me stronger
It's like a war inside me, action is all I know
Tell me it's suicide, tell me something I don't know
I don't know why I've been made some kind of hero
When I've done all I can do to prove I'm not
It's amazing to think someone could trust me
Tell me what do you know about me really ?
And I you make the mistake of getting close to,
Me, you'll just give me all that you've got
So I don't know why I've been made some kind of hero
When I've done all I can do to prove I'm not
One, two, three, four, one, two, three, four
Kickstart and turn me over
Punchdrunk, but I'm still sober
Fourteen years and a whole lot bolder
And I don't flinch
Hungry and I'll take the best
'Cause I never wanted anything less
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
One, two, three, four, one, I can't close this broken door
It's just the nature of the way things work
You want to be me, I don't give a damn
Anyone can do it but it takes a man not to
Try so hard to give me a real life
Anyone can do it but it takes a man not to
It's just the nature of the way things work
The lyrics of Anthrax's song Fueled discuss the struggle of the singer as he tries to deal with depression and anxiety by resorting to a reckless and volatile lifestyle. He finds comfort in letting go of his inhibitions and embracing his darker tendencies, which he attributes to the duality of his nature. He compares himself to the fictional character of Jekyll and Hyde, highlighting how easy it is to switch between his conflicting sides. The singer adopts a nihilistic view of life and prioritizes immediate gratification over long-term goals.
The chorus ("I'm on the money, here I come, Fuel for my engine, and I'm gone") suggests that the singer is propelled forward by his self-destructive behavior, rushing headlong towards his inevitable downfall. Despite the consequences of his actions, the singer believes that the adversity he faces will only make him stronger, revealing a resilience and determination to keep going, no matter the cost.
Overall, the lyrics of Fueled convey the internal struggle of a troubled individual who feels compelled to seek out danger and excitement as a way of coping with his inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm out to mix it up and change my complexion
I want to make a change in my life and do something different.
To coat the feelings and cure my depression
I want to hide my emotions and feel better about myself.
A shot of petrol is my bonafide method
Fueling myself with excitement is how I get through life.
To lose control and get thoroughly distracted
I like to escape reality and let loose.
I'm on the money, here I come
I'm focused and determined to succeed.
Fuel for my engine, and I'm gone
Doing what I love gives me the drive to keep going.
I like to forget why I feel this compulsive
I don't want to face my problems and instead act impulsively.
As I toss tomorrow's dreams in the garbage
I give up on my future aspirations without a second thought.
What's important is a mind that's sicker
Having a twisted mentality is what I value.
Turning Jekyll into Hide much quicker
My dark side takes over more often than not.
One, two, three, four, one, two, three, four
Starting a new chapter, with a positive attitude.
Kick start and turn me over
Wake me up and begin the transformation.
Punch drunk, but I'm still sober
Feeling dazed, but still aware of my actions.
Fourteen years and a whole lot bolder
I've grown up and become more daring.
And I don't flinch
I don't back down from challenges.
Hungry and I'll take the best
I'm ambitious and won't settle for less.
'Cause I never wanted anything less
I strive for greatness in everything I do.
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
Surviving hardships only makes me tougher.
It's like a war inside me, I'm good, I'm evil
I have conflicting emotions and struggle to find balance.
Two sides of the coin and I've been blessed with both
I have both positive and negative qualities that define me.
On one hand I am you, but I don't like you
I see part of myself in others, but I don't like what I see.
I guess that's the nature of the way things work
This is just how life is sometimes.
Bukowski's on my shoulder
I have a dark influence guiding me.
With much to think
My mind is occupied with many thoughts and ideas.
It's like a war inside me, action is all I know
I'm always fighting internal battles and prefer to just take action.
Tell me it's suicide, tell me something I don't know
I'm willing to take risks and do whatever it takes.
I don't know why I've been made some kind of hero
I don't understand why people see me as a role model.
When I've done all I can do to prove I'm not
I've made mistakes and haven't always done the right thing.
It's amazing to think someone could trust me
I'm surprised that people have faith in me.
Tell me what do you know about me really ?
You don't know the real me and what I'm capable of.
And I you make the mistake of getting close to,
If you try to get to know me better, you might regret it.
Me, you'll just give me all that you've got
I'll take advantage of you if you let me.
I can't close this broken door
I can't let go of my past and move on.
You want to be me, I don't give a damn
Others may want to be like me, but I don't care.
Anyone can do it but it takes a man not to
It's easy to be like me, but it takes strength to avoid it.
Try so hard to give me a real life
People try to help me live a normal life, but I resist it.
It's just the nature of the way things work
This is just how life is and there's nothing anyone can do to change it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLIE L. BENANTE, FRANK JOSEPH BELLO, JOHN ROBERT BUSH, SCOTT IAN ROSENFELD
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