Art of Dying has been nominated for a 2009 CRMA (Canadian Radio Music Award) in the category of “Best New Group”.
So what is the ‘Art of Dying’?
It’s how you live your life, how you embrace it, and what you do with your time while you're here. It’s your life to live, and that's exactly what Art of Dying is doing.
Dead Man Walking
Art of Dying Lyrics
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An empty shell completely numb?
Every day just going through the motion
When I'm alone I think a lot of all the things that I forgot
All my regrets have left me lost and broken
I'm so tired of feeling like a dead man walking
Here the razor calling
Dead man walking I can taste the poison
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Tell me that there's more to this life
Dead man walking
Why the hell am I still here?
It feels like I could disappear
And if I did would anybody notice?
No there's nothing running through my veins
All too well I know the shame
Is there still a chance?
Is there hope for the hopeless?
I'm so tired of feeling like a dead man walking
Here the razor calling
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Dead man walking I can taste the poison
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Tell me that there's more to this life
More to this life
Time is ticking as the eyes of my accusers burn holes in my skin
This rusty crown center stage in the old museum of sin
I'm off to meet the maker, but there's a fire in the well
Any last words? I'll see you all in hell!
Dead man walking
Dead man walking
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Dead man walking
Here the razor calling
I can taste the poison
Tell me that there's more to this life
More to this life
The lyrics of "Dead Man Walking" by Art of Dying explore the feelings of hopelessness and despair that can sometimes creep into our lives. The singer describes feeling like an "empty shell" and going through the motions of life without really experiencing it. The line "All my regrets have left me lost and broken" suggests that the singer has made mistakes in the past that they can't move past, leading to a sense of defeat.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and powerless, with the singer claiming to feel like a "dead man walking" who can taste the poison of their own life. The line "Tell me that there's more to this life" shows that the singer still has a glimmer of hope that things could get better, but they are struggling with feelings of worthlessness and self-hatred.
The final verse of the song takes on a more menacing tone, describing the "eyes of my accusers" and the "old museum of sin." The singer seems resigned to a punishing fate, declaring "I'll see you all in hell!" Despite this, the chorus maintains the same sense of despair and longing for something more.
Overall, "Dead Man Walking" is a powerful exploration of the darkness that can overtake us when we feel like we've lost our way. The song's driving rock instrumentation and intense vocal performance by Jonny Hetherington make it an unforgettable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
What the hell have I become?
I'm feeling lost and questioning my identity.
An empty shell completely numb?
I feel like I have no purpose and can't feel anything.
Every day just going through the motion
I am living my life without really feeling alive or present in the moment.
When I'm alone I think a lot of all the things that I forgot
I realize that I have neglected important things in my life.
All my regrets have left me lost and broken
I am consumed by my regrets and feel like they have broken me down.
I'm so tired of feeling like a dead man walking
I am exhausted by the feeling that I am just going through the motions without really living.
Here the razor calling
I am tempted to harm myself as a way of coping with my emotions and pain.
I don't want to live I don't want to die
I am struggling with my desire to live and my fear of death.
Dead man walking I can taste the poison
I feel as if I am dying inside and it's consuming me.
Tell me that there's more to this life
I am desperate for someone to show me that there is more to life than what I am currently experiencing and feeling.
Why the hell am I still here?
I am questioning why I am still living and what my purpose is.
It feels like I could disappear
I feel like I am insignificant and could disappear without anyone noticing.
And if I did would anybody notice?
I am wondering if anyone cares about me and what I am going through.
No there's nothing running through my veins
I feel lifeless and as if there is no energy or vitality within me.
All too well I know the shame
I am familiar with the feeling of shame and it has become a part of me.
Is there still a chance? Is there hope for the hopeless?
I am wondering if there is still a chance for me to find hope and purpose in life.
Time is ticking as the eyes of my accusers burn holes in my skin
I feel like time is running out and I am being judged by others.
This rusty crown center stage in the old museum of sin
I feel as if I am the center of attention and being judged for my past mistakes.
I'm off to meet the maker, but there's a fire in the well
I feel like I am facing my eventual death, but there is still a burning desire within me to live.
Any last words? I'll see you all in hell!
I am feeling defeated and like there is no hope for me, so I am resigning myself to a negative fate.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Caley Ryan Gontier, Tavis Jason Stanley, Jeffrey Grayden Brown, Jonny Hetherington, Greg Bradley, David Jonathan Bendeth, Skidd Mills, Blair Daly
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Alexandru Ovedenie
What the hell have I become?
An empty shell completely numb?
Every day just going through the motion.
When I'm alone I think a lot of all the things that I forgot
All my regrets have left me lost and broken
I'm so tired of feeling like a dead man walking
Here the razor calling
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Dead man walking I can taste the poison
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Tell me that there's more to this life
Dead man walking
Why the hell am I still here?
It feels like I could disappear
And if I did would anybody notice?
No there's nothing running through my veins
All too well I know the shame
Is there still a chance?
Is there hope for the hopeless?
I'm so tired of feeling like a dead man walking
Here the razor calling
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Dead man walking I can taste the poison
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Tell me that there's more to this life
More to this life!
Time is ticking as the eyes of my accusers burn holes in my skin
This rusty crown center stage in the old museum of sin
I'm off to meet the maker, but there's a fire in the well
Any last words? I'll see you all in hell!
Dead man walking
Dead man walking
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Dead man walking
Here the razor calling
I can taste the poison
Tell me that there's more to this life
More to this life!
Necropath Official
Love This Song!
Neo Fetiza
hahahahhaha
Alexandru Ovedenie
What the hell have I become?
An empty shell completely numb?
Every day just going through the motion.
When I'm alone I think a lot of all the things that I forgot
All my regrets have left me lost and broken
I'm so tired of feeling like a dead man walking
Here the razor calling
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Dead man walking I can taste the poison
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Tell me that there's more to this life
Dead man walking
Why the hell am I still here?
It feels like I could disappear
And if I did would anybody notice?
No there's nothing running through my veins
All too well I know the shame
Is there still a chance?
Is there hope for the hopeless?
I'm so tired of feeling like a dead man walking
Here the razor calling
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Dead man walking I can taste the poison
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Tell me that there's more to this life
More to this life!
Time is ticking as the eyes of my accusers burn holes in my skin
This rusty crown center stage in the old museum of sin
I'm off to meet the maker, but there's a fire in the well
Any last words? I'll see you all in hell!
Dead man walking
Dead man walking
I don't want to live I don't want to die
Dead man walking
Here the razor calling
I can taste the poison
Tell me that there's more to this life
More to this life!
Diane Broude
What a GREAT FRICKIN SONG!! LYRICS are just KILLER!
ART of DYING KICKS ASS!!!
Raven Nyboer
I have the band bracelet for this album from my aunt-in-law and I love it
Kyota
Finally, new Rock worth a fuck, and then some. Thank you.
Kyota
New Years Day has some good songs too, best female vocalist imo.
Brady Glick
fuck yeah
Valek Irwin
Reminds me a bit of 3 Days Grace.
Valek Irwin
I've heard S/A. It's alright, but I hope it doesn't keep Mike Mushok from an eventual reunion of StAiND.
And I'm not hearing any final proclamations on 3DG from anybody who's not Adam Grontier or a current member of the band. I would say "sorry," but well... I'm not? o.O Aces...