1) An five piece Alternat… Read Full Bio ↴Several artists are known under this name:
1) An five piece Alternative rock band from the Southeast Michigan/ Northwest Ohio area. The band consists of three permanent members: Mat Kerekes (vocals), Nick Hamm (guitars) & Eric Hamm (bass). They are currently signed to Run For Cover Records (http://facebook.com/citizentheband) (http://citizenmi.bandcamp.com/)
2) A brocore band from Denver, Colorado. Loud, fast, douchey and rather boring to say the least. (http://citizenhardcore.bandcamp.com)
3) A hardstyle duo, consisting of Cristiano Giusberti (technoboy), Riccardo Tesini;
4) A US guerilla extremist grindcore band (which features members of Exhumed and Cretin);
5) A fastcore band from the Sunshine Coast, Australia;
6) A progressive psy-trance project;
7) An underground house/techno/uk bass producer from London (real name Claudio Lillo);
8) A short-lived and unfortunately unsigned post-punk/britpop group from east London active throughout the 1990s and during some time in 2006.
Numb Yourself
Citizen Lyrics
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I found your merit in a furrow nearby
Mourn to save you, your own beholder
These walls are built so you can confide
They're painted handsomely so you abide
This glass is colored black so close your eyes
Numb yourself and you will stay inside
Benign, blame yourself
A feeble rodent can only withstand so much
Knives point at me when you are guilty
Pay it forward until you are free
Nothing else is worth it, only me
Settle your wounds
Fill your cup with something new
Settle your wounds
Strip yourself from what you knew
I've placed the boards across your windows
I've nailed your hands so you can kiss the floor
A blanket suffocates the things you know
Numb yourself, like you did before
The song Numb Yourself by Citizen portrays feelings of desperation and hopelessness within a relationship that has gone awry. The first line “Mourn to cut through” signifies the overwhelming pain that the singer is feeling - a pain so strong it’s cutting through them. The second line “I found your merit in a furrow nearby” could indicate that they found out about the other person's good qualities too late - too late to salvage the relationship. The third line “Mourn to save you, your own beholder” may suggest that the singer is trying their best to help the other person, but they have become numb and are not listening to any advice or outside help.
Furthermore, the song references the walls that the characters have built to confide in. These walls were painted beautifully to serve as a façade for the internal turmoil and negativity brewing within. The line “This glass is colored black so close your eyes” represents the choice to ignore a problem, just like capping the bottle to avoid facing reality. The lyrics also speak towards self-blaming and how people put themselves in a position to be hurt. “Benign, blame yourself / A feeble rodent can only withstand so much” - this could mean that one should be aware of their own limitations and avoid potentially harmful situations.
In the chorus, the singer emphasizes numbing oneself to stay inside, referring to the emotional disconnect people engage in as a coping mechanism. The line “Strip yourself from what you knew” may imply a need to start over, recreate oneself, or forget their identity in order to move on. The final lines of the song describe a figurative imprisonment - the boards nailed across the windows and hands, suffocating one’s true being under a blanket.
Line by Line Meaning
Mourn to cut through
Grieve to break down the barriers between us
I found your merit in a furrow nearby
I discovered your true worth close at hand, in the little things you often overlook
Mourn to save you, your own beholder
Grieve in order to protect yourself, to become your own keeper
These walls are built so you can confide
These barriers were erected for you to trust, to allow yourself to share your innermost thoughts
They're painted handsomely so you abide
But they're also decorated to distract you, to make you stay put and put up with whatever comes your way
This glass is colored black so close your eyes
The world outside this little space can be too harsh - shut your eyes, and stick to your safe cocoon
Numb yourself and you will stay inside
Ignore your feelings, and you'll be content with being confined
Benign, blame yourself
Be kind and gentle on yourself - don't blame others for your misfortunes
A feeble rodent can only withstand so much
A fragile being like you can only take so much before breaking down
Knives point at me when you are guilty
You always find a way to put the blame on me, even when you know you are the one who messed up
Pay it forward until you are free
Be generous, be kind, give back until you no longer feel enslaved by your own demons
Nothing else is worth it, only me
In the end, nothing else matters, but your own happiness and wellbeing
Settle your wounds
Take the time you need to heal your emotional scars
Fill your cup with something new
Find new things to be passionate about, and fill your life with positivity
Strip yourself from what you knew
Let go of your old ways, your old beliefs. Start anew
I've placed the boards across your windows
I control your view of the world - I want you to see only what I want you to see
I've nailed your hands so you can kiss the floor
I've kept you down, close to the ground, so you can't escape my grasp
A blanket suffocates the things you know
I've covered your true self with a thick layer of conformity, so your essence is slowly dying
Numb yourself, like you did before
Stay passive, stay numb, and you'll survive, just like you've done in the past
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@erinwilson5197
Mourn to cut through
I found your merit in a furrow nearby
Mourn to save you, your own beholder
Your own beholder
These walls are built so you can confide
They're painted handsomely so you abide
This glass is coloured black, so close your eyes
Numb yourself and you will stay inside
Benign, blame yourself
A feeble rodent can only withstand so much
Knives point at me when you are guilty
You are guilty
Pay it forward until you are free
Nothing else is worth it, only me
Settle your wounds
Fill your cup with something new
Settle your wounds
Strip yourself from what you knew
I've placed the boards across your windows
I've nailed your hand so you can kiss the floor
A blanket suffocates the things you know
Numb yourself, like you did before
Numb yourself, like you did before
Numb yourself, like you did before
@runforcovertube
Citizen's new album 'As You Please' is out 10/6. Listen to "Jet", the first song on the album right here. https://youtu.be/RqIByGY5Ziw
@walterwhite7325
This song really shows the versatility of Mat's voice and the control he has over it
@kyleecake13
Citizen is just too good to be real omg
@nickvogel
Kylee reminds me of chevelle
@BiancaExciana
100 percent agreed
@erinwilson5197
Mourn to cut through
I found your merit in a furrow nearby
Mourn to save you, your own beholder
Your own beholder
These walls are built so you can confide
They're painted handsomely so you abide
This glass is coloured black, so close your eyes
Numb yourself and you will stay inside
Benign, blame yourself
A feeble rodent can only withstand so much
Knives point at me when you are guilty
You are guilty
Pay it forward until you are free
Nothing else is worth it, only me
Settle your wounds
Fill your cup with something new
Settle your wounds
Strip yourself from what you knew
I've placed the boards across your windows
I've nailed your hand so you can kiss the floor
A blanket suffocates the things you know
Numb yourself, like you did before
Numb yourself, like you did before
Numb yourself, like you did before
@daterape5792
bless
@calebtrotter6940
Still slams
@bobbycorona_
Favorite on this album
@sarahramone3987
favorite song. this album is so amazing.