Altered State
Asleep At The Helm Lyrics

What is life but another fucking chore?
Life is a never-ending struggle that seems pointless and burdensome.

An endless struggle that comes back for more,
The challenges of life never stop, they only continue to pile up.

You live blind in an altered state of mind,
Living under the influence of substances makes you unaware of reality.

Take another hit and everything'll be alright.
The only way to cope with life is to continue using drugs.

Trust me its gonna be alright,
The artist reassures the listener that everything will be fine if they keep using drugs.

Life's so fucking easy when you don't put up a fight,
Giving up and surrendering to drugs seems like an easy way out.

Just lie down take a hit, you'll never quit,
The cycle of drug use is endless and the only way to escape it is to quit cold turkey.

I just hope you're gonna make it to the mother fucking next round.
The addiction to drugs is like a dangerous game and the artist hopes the listener will survive to see another day.

This volatile substance has got me by the throat,
The artist is trapped and helpless under the influence of drugs.

My heads gonna explode any fucking moment!
The effects of drugs are taking a toll on the artist's mental state.

I've seen it all before, how the mighty do fall,
The singer has witnessed the devastating effects of addiction on people's lives.

Every hit you take is a step down.
Each time the listener uses drugs, they are falling deeper into addiction.

The bottom keeps going and stops 6ft under ground.
Addiction can ultimately lead to death.

In this altered state there's one thing you cant escape,
No matter how deep you are into addiction, no one can escape the possibility of overdose or other serious consequences.

Is it you or a friend? Only God knows who's next.
Death can come unexpectedly and affect anyone, whether it's the listener or someone close to them.

I will not be a victim of this addiction,
The artist wants to break free from the cycle of addiction.

I'll escape this cold turkey!
The only way to overcome addiction is to quit cold turkey and stop using drugs altogether.

You don't care cause this altered state is your bulletproof vest.
The listener is using drugs as a way to shield themselves from the harsh realities of life, even if it's detrimental to their health.

You're on your own
No matter how much support is given, the decision to quit drugs is ultimately up to the individual.

A worthless display and lack of self control
Addiction is often seen as a lack of self-control and can negatively impact one's reputation.

You'll eventually have the upper hand
Although it may seem impossible to overcome addiction, it is possible to regain control of one's life.

Carry on saying you'll fight this!
The artist encourages the listener to continue fighting despite the struggles of overcoming addiction.

You'll fight this!
The singer is optimistic that the listener can overcome addiction with the right mindset and support.

Altered State!
The title of the song, referencing the mental and physical state of those under the influence of drugs.