Repressed
Apocalyptica feat. Matt Tuck & Max Cavalera Lyrics
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Left all my sorrow behind
I'm living with rules you once told me
Expecting myself to be fine
So why the fuck am I lonely?
There's no one inside I can call
To give up the fight is a warning
I left my sorrow behind
Warning not to give up the fight
Your words that gave me direction
Helped me turn into what I thought I wanted
Fists that gave me protection
Helped me deal with you
So for now our days are through
Nothing left
Nothing rests
Nothing grasp
You declared what your faith is
But you still have the fear
The way you've left your life open
Will no bring your destiny here
Do I continue my journey?
Confusion is wrapped in my mind
So when your gone with your martyr
You can continue your lies
Your words that gave me direction
Helped me turn into what I thought I wanted
Fists that gave me protection
Helped me deal with you
So for now our days are through
I left my sorrow behind
I left my sorrow behind
Warning not to give up the fight
Warning not to give up the fight
You declared what your faith is
But you still have the fear
I will continue my journey
I need your lies no more
Your words that gave me direction
Helped me turn into what I thought I wanted
Fists that gave me protection
Helped me deal with you
So for now our days are through
Nothing left
Nothing rests
Nothing grasp
Never underrate the man
With nothing left inside
Never underrate the man
With nothing left inside
The lyrics of Repressed by Apocalyptica; Matthew Tuck; Max Cavalera explores themes of dealing with emotional turmoil, moving on from toxic relationships and finding the courage to break free from oppressive situations. The lyrics suggest a sense of gratitude towards the person who provided support in the past, but also a realization that their methods were flawed and resulted in the singer feeling lonely and confused. The song seems to be a cathartic release, encouraging the singer to continue their journey alone and not to underestimate the strength of someone who has nothing left to lose.
The line "I traveled the way that you showed me, left all my sorrow behind, I'm living with rules you once told me, expecting myself to be fine," is an indication of the singer's past reliance on someone else's guidance, which led to him feeling protected but also isolated. The line "So why the fuck am I lonely? There's no one inside I can call, to give up the fight is a warning, the one day to stand you will fall," reflects the internal struggle of the singer who is questioning the purpose of his journey and feels unsupported. The lyrics "Nothing left, nothing rests, nothing grasp," towards the end of the song suggest the singer's state of mind, where he has reached a point where he has nothing left to lose, and this could be both liberating and scary.
Line by Line Meaning
I traveled the way that you showed me
I followed your guidance and direction
Left all my sorrow behind
I left my pain and sadness in the past
I'm living with rules you once told me
I am following the instructions and principles you gave me
Expecting myself to be fine
I believed that I would be okay
So why the fuck am I lonely?
Why do I feel alone?
There's no one inside I can call
I have no one to reach out to
To give up the fight is a warning
Quitting is a bad idea
The one day to stand you will fall
One day, your time will come to an end
Your words that gave me direction
Your advice that guided me
Helped me turn into what I thought I wanted
Assisted me in becoming the person I thought I desired to be
Fists that gave me protection
Your physical protection
Helped me deal with you
Helped me handle you and our relationship
So for now our days are through
Our relationship is over for now
Nothing left
There is nothing remaining
Nothing rests
There is nothing at peace
Nothing grasp
There is nothing to hold on to
You declared what your faith is
You stated your religious beliefs
But you still have the fear
But you are still scared
The way you've left your life open
Your lifestyle of being open to change and uncertainty
Will no bring your destiny here
Will not bring your fate or future here
Do I continue my journey?
Should I keep going on my path?
Confusion is wrapped in my mind
My thoughts are muddled and unclear
So when your gone with your martyr
When you leave with your perceived martyr status
You can continue your lies
You can continue your deceitful behavior
I need your lies no more
I do not require your falsehoods any longer
Never underrate the man
Do not underestimate the person
With nothing left inside
Who has no remaining emotional or mental energy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MAX CAVALERA, EICCA TOPPINEN, MATTHEW TUCK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jonataschagas7656
I traveled the way that you showed me
Left all my sorrow behind
I'm living with rules you once told me
Expecting myself to be fine
So why the fuck am I lonely?
There's no one inside I can call
To give up the fight is a warning
The one day to stand you will fall
I left my sorrow behind
Warning not to give up the fight
Your words that gave me direction
Helped me turn into what I thought I wanted
Fists that gave me protection
Helped me deal with you
So for now our days are through
Nothing left
Nothing rests
Nothing grasp
You declared what your faith is
But you still have the fear
The way you've left your life open
Will no bring your destiny here
Do I continue my journey?
Confusion is wrapped in my mind
So when your gone with your martyr
You can continue your lies
Your words that gave me direction
Helped me turn into what I thought I wanted
Fists that gave me protection
Helped me deal with you
So for now our days are through
I left my sorrow behind
I left my sorrow behind
Warning not to give up the fight
Warning not to give up the fight
You declared what your faith is
But you still have the fear
I will continue my journey
I need your lies no more
Your words that gave me direction
Helped me turn into what I thought I wanted
Fists that gave me protection
Helped me deal with you
So for now our days are through
Nothing left
Nothing rests
Nothing grasp
Never underrate the man
With nothing left inside
Never underrate the man
With nothing left inside
@halfblooddragonrider5975
[Max Cavalera & Matthew Tuck]
Yeah!
[Max Cavalera]
I traveled the way that you showed me
Left all my sorrows behind
I'm living with rules you once told me
Expecting myself to be fine
[Matthew Tuck]
So why the fuck am I lonely?
There's no one inside I can tell
To give up the fight is a warning
That one day to stand you will fall
[Matthew Tuck & Max Cavalera]
I left my sorrow behind
Você precisa direção!
Warning not to give up the fight
Me diga a verdade! Proteção!
[Matthew Tuck]
(Your words!) That gave me direction
Helped me turn into
What I thought I wanted
(Fists!) That gave me protection
Helped me deal with you
So for now our days are through
[Max Cavalera]
Nothing left!
Nothing rests!
Nothing grasp!
[Max Cavalera]
You declared what your faith is
But you still have the fear
The way you left your life open
Will not bring your destiny here
[Matthew Tuck]
Do I continue my journey?
Confusion is wrapped in my mind
So when your gone with your martyr
You can continue your lies
[Max Cavalera]
Você precisa direção!
Me diga a verdade!
Proteção!
[Matthew Tuck & Max Cavalera]
(Your words!) That gave me direction
(Direção! Proteção!)
Helped me turn into
What I thought I wanted
(Me diga a verdade!)
(Fists!)
(Você precisa direção!)
That gave me protection
(Você precisa direção!)
Helped me deal with you
(Você precisa proteção!)
So for now our days are through
(Me diga a verdade!)
@mikecheeze4312
I traveled the way that you showed me
Left all my sorrow behind
I'm living with rules you once told me
Expecting myself to be fine
So why the fuck am I lonely?
There's no one inside I can call
To give up the fight is a warning
The one day to stand you will fall
I left my sorrow behind
Warning not to give up the fight
Your words that gave me direction
Helped me turn into what I thought I wanted
Fists that gave me protection
Helped me deal with you
So for now our days are through
Nothing left
Nothing rests
Nothing grasp
You declared what your faith is
But you still have the fear
The way you've left your life open
Will no bring your destiny here
Do I continue my journey?
Confusion is wrapped in my mind
So when your gone with your martyr
You can continue your lies
Your words that gave me direction
Helped me turn into what I thought I wanted
Fists that gave me protection
Helped me deal with you
So for now our days are through
I left my sorrow behind
I left my sorrow behind
Warning not to give up the fight
Warning not to give up the fight
You declared what your faith is
But you still have the fear
I will continue my journey
I need your lies no more
Your words that gave me direction
Helped me turn into what I thought I wanted
Fists that gave me protection
Helped me deal with you
So for now our days are through
Nothing left
Nothing rests
Nothing grasp
Never underrate the man
With nothing left inside
Never underrate the man
With nothing left inside
@Pizza-666
Cavalera's growls, Matt's melodic chorus and the sick instrumental from Apocalyptica are pure madness. This a masterpiece I'm telling you.
@Mropticalgreen
this song is criminally underrated
@98SE
DROP THE SOAP!
@Blacksun1984
yes
@arthurlarrubia
this band is criminally cringe
@ekklesiast
one of the best Apocalyptica's song. it was hard to find, it's so weird it has so few views
@jeremyjohnson9585
I agree. It's very sinister sounding and I like it.
@fushi3572
I’ve been looking for this song for 13 years!
@Slipd0wn
I saw this on headbangers ball in the mid 2000s and could not find it anywhere, I started to think it didn't exist. Today is the day this is finally lifted off my chest.
@Vanessa-jm2gw
I used to watch it in middle school on imf channel where they’d show music videos all over the world.