ASLEEP AT THE HELM are: Dylan Barrett (Vocals), Brandon Carson (Guitar & Vocals), Adam Kenyon (Guitar & Vocals), Ryan Johnson (Bass), and Daniel Fleming (Drums).
Doom
Asleep At The Helm Lyrics
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Break it down, plain and simple
I don't wanna be you
Flip the switch I'm so fucking done with you
Now here's the thing
You can carry on playing
Or we can get down to business
You wanna roll with it
Don't fuck around,
I wanna see what you hide in that cage
Those walls are glass
And I'm the one with the stone
Call yourself a victim
God damn the nerve
Shut up, listen
Out of sight and mind, you carried on
When all you want is to hide your wrongs
Another denial you never will tell the truth all you do is lie
Why can't you be real
Why don't you
Fuck out my face
Yeah
I'll cut you out our past
Yeah
You won't keep up pace
Yeah
We knew you wouldn't last
No
It's not a game
I told you from the start
I told you I'd be the one
So let's take it back
Tell me what you know
The lies you told don't fit the picture bitch
No sit down shut up spare me the bullshit
You've said enough I've reached my limit cunt urgh
I've got a few home truths
Your arrogance, negligence, violence, bitterness suffocates all you know
Parasite
You'll never understand how I feel
Out of sight and mind you carry on
When all you want is to hide your wrongs
Another denial you never will tell the truth all you do is lie
I've seen the truth
Your denial
Doom
Impending
Don't you see the consequence
I lie here so emotionless
The lyrics of "Doom" by Asleep At The Helm convey a strong sense of defiance and frustration towards someone the singer wants to distance themselves from. The opening lines, "Don't wanna be anything like you / Break it down, plain and simple / I don't wanna be you," express a strong desire for individuality and a rejection of the person they are addressing.
The lyrics continue with a call to action, urging the person to choose between playing games or getting serious. The singer wants to challenge and confront this person's hidden motives and secrets: "You wanna roll with it / Violate it? Well get away get away / Don't fuck around, / I wanna see what you hide in that cage / Those walls are glass / And I'm the one with the stone." The singer is not afraid to expose this person's true intentions and vulnerabilities.
The song takes a confrontational tone as it progresses, with the singer questioning the person's self-proclaimed victim status and expressing frustration with their constant denial: "Call yourself a victim / God damn the nerve / Shut up, listen." The lyrics suggest that the person being addressed has been able to continue their deceit and wrongdoings unnoticed, but the singer is now onto them and demands honesty: "Out of sight and mind, you carried on / When all you want is to hide your wrongs / Another denial you never will tell the truth all you do is lie."
The final paragraph of the lyrics intensifies the confrontation, as the singer asserts their power and determination to cut ties with this person: "I'll cut you out our past / You won't keep up pace / We knew you wouldn't last / No." The singer wants to reclaim their own narrative and challenges the person to tell them what they truly know: "Tell me what you know / The lies you told don't fit the picture bitch / No sit down shut up spare me the bullshit."
Overall, "Doom" by Asleep At The Helm is a song that expresses a strong desire for independence, a refusal to be manipulated or influenced by another person, and an unwavering determination to expose the truth. The lyrics portray an intense emotional struggle against someone who has caused great discomfort and betrayal, leading the singer to a state of emotional numbness: "I lie here so emotionless."
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wanna be anything like you
I refuse to become like you in any way
Break it down, plain and simple
Let me make it clear and straightforward
I don't wanna be you
I have no desire to be like you
Flip the switch I'm so fucking done with you
I've reached my breaking point with you and I'm completely fed up
Now here's the thing
Let me explain the situation
You can carry on playing
You can continue pretending or fooling around
Or we can get down to business
Alternatively, we can focus on serious matters
You wanna roll with it
If you want to go along with it
Violate it? Well get away get away
If you try to violate it, then you better run and escape
Don't fuck around
Stop messing around
I wanna see what you hide in that cage
I'm curious about the secrets you keep locked away
Those walls are glass
Your defenses are transparent
And I'm the one with the stone
And I possess the power to shatter them
Call yourself a victim
You label yourself as a victim
God damn the nerve
How dare you have the audacity
Shut up, listen
Be quiet and pay attention
Out of sight and mind, you carried on
You continued without considering the consequences
When all you want is to hide your wrongs
Your main desire is to conceal your mistakes
Another denial you never will tell the truth all you do is lie
You persistently deny and only speak falsehoods
Why can't you be real
Why can't you be genuine and authentic
Why don't you
Why do you refuse to do so
Fuck out my face
Get out of my sight
I'll cut you out our past
I will remove you from our history
You won't keep up pace
You won't be able to match my speed or progress
We knew you wouldn't last
We were aware that you couldn't endure for long
No
No, you won't
It's not a game
This is not a mere game or play
I told you from the start
I warned you right from the beginning
I told you I'd be the one
I specifically stated that I would be the dominant force
So let's take it back
Therefore, let's regress or return to a previous state
Tell me what you know
Share with me your knowledge or information
The lies you told don't fit the picture bitch
The lies you've fabricated don't match the reality, you spiteful person
No sit down shut up spare me the bullshit
No, sit down, be quiet, and stop with the lies and nonsense
You've said enough I've reached my limit cunt urgh
You've spoken excessively, and I can't tolerate it anymore, you disrespectful person
I've got a few home truths
I possess some honest and harsh facts
Your arrogance, negligence, violence, bitterness suffocates all you know
Your excessive pride, carelessness, aggression, and resentment smothers everything you are familiar with
Parasite
You're a parasite, taking advantage of others
You'll never understand how I feel
You will never comprehend my emotions
Out of sight and mind you carry on
You continue without thinking due to ignorance
When all you want is to hide your wrongs
Because your sole desire is to conceal your mistakes
Another denial you never will tell the truth all you do is lie
Once again, you deny and refuse to speak the truth, constantly lying
I've seen the truth
I have witnessed the reality
Your denial
Your persistent refusal to acknowledge facts
Doom
Impending catastrophe or downfall
Impending
Approaching or forthcoming
Don't you see the consequence
Can't you perceive the outcome
I lie here so emotionless
I'm lying here devoid of any emotions
Lyrics Β© O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Dylan Barrett, James Runham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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