In 1996, the band played the very first Ozzfest. In 1997, their first album Coal Chamber was released; it produced one single and a video, "Loco" (the video was also added after the end credits of Dee Snider's horror film Strangeland, the soundtrack for which the band also recorded an exclusive song).
Their second album Chamber Music followed in 1999. Between the releases, Foss married Sevendust drummer Morgan Rose and became pregnant, necessitating another bass player on tour, a role filled by Nadja Peulen. Foss came back for the recording of Coal Chamber's third album, Dark Days (2002), but left after the studio sessions to raise her daughter. The band's only single and video was the song "Fiend."
Their 4th album Rivals released on May 19th, 2015. The singles on it were I.O.U Nothing and Rivals. It stepped away from the gothic elements from the last 2 albums and was described as groove/nu metal. They disbanded a year after the album was released.
They reunited in 2022, and so far no hints of new music will be released.
Over My Head
Coal Chamber Lyrics
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I call the shots
Can't hold a candle to you now
Caught me off guard
Let's clear the air
You haven't got a clue
Never cut and dry
So cut it out
Knife to the heart
A thousand pardons
Nothing left to restore!
I think we're all in over our heads now
And there's nothing left of this life
I think we're all in over our heads now
Like there's no tomorrow
Don't hold your breath
If fans the flames
I walk a fine line
You beg to differ
Say what you will
But I've never changed
So have the heart
And my tomorrows
Cause I hold the cards
I'm damned
I hate to say
I wasn't born yesterday!
I think we're all in over our heads now
And there's nothing left of this life
I think we're all in over our heads now
Like there's no tomorrow
All this emptiness is what fills me
Chase the American dream!
This emptiness, it fans the flames, I walk a fine line!
I'm busy chasing the American dream
It's what's killing you, it's what's killing me
All this emptiness is what fills me
Chase the American dream!
I think we're all in over our heads now
And there's nothing left of this life
I think we're all in over our heads now
Like there's no tomorrow
I think we're all in over our heads now
And there's nothing left of this life
I think we're all in over our heads now
Like there's no tomorrow
I'm in over my head!
Over me head!
Over my head!
I'm in over my head!
Over my head!
Over my head!
I'm in over my head!
Over my head!
Over my head now
The lyrics of "Over My Head" suggest a feeling of being overwhelmed and out of control. The singer seems to be in a position of power or control, as evidenced by lines such as "I call the shots" and "I hold the cards." However, the situation is not as simple as it seems. Someone else, perhaps the person being addressed in the song, is causing the singer to feel out of their depth. The lyrics include a number of references to knives and cutting, which could suggest a sense of betrayal or hurt. The idea that there is "nothing left to restore" also suggests that there has been a significant loss or breakdown in a relationship or situation.
The chorus of the song seems to reflect a sense of despair or hopelessness. The repetition of the line "I think we're all in over our heads now" suggests that the situation is beyond anyone's control. The line "Like there's no tomorrow" invokes a sense of impending doom or disaster. The idea that there is "nothing left of this life" further emphasizes the idea that things have gone past the point of no return.
Overall, the lyrics of "Over My Head" reflect a feeling of powerlessness and loss in the face of a difficult situation. It is unclear who or what is causing the singer to feel this way, but the repeated references to cutting and pain suggest that it is a personal and emotional issue.
Line by Line Meaning
Call off the dogs
Stop attacking and harassing me
I call the shots
I am in charge of this situation
Can't hold a candle to you now
You are much better than before, I can't even compare
Caught me off guard
You surprised and shocked me
Let's clear the air
Let's resolve our issues and talk honestly
You haven't got a clue
You have no idea what's going on
Never cut and dry
This situation is complicated and not straightforward
So cut it out
Stop it, cut the nonsense
It cuts to the core
This situation deeply and emotionally affects me
Knife to the heart
This situation is painful and hurtful, like a stab in the heart
A thousand pardons
I'm sorry for what's happened or what I've done
Nothing left to restore!
It's hopeless, there's nothing left to fix or repair
I think we're all in over our heads now
This situation has become too much for us to handle
And there's nothing left of this life
There's no substance or meaning to our existence anymore
Like there's no tomorrow
As if we won't live to see another day
Don't hold your breath
Don't expect too much too soon
If fans the flames
This situation increases and intensifies the problem
I walk a fine line
I'm in a delicate and risky situation
You beg to differ
You strongly disagree with me
Say what you will
Express your opinions, but they won't change mine
But I've never changed
I am still the same person with the same values and beliefs
So have the heart
Be brave and face this problem
And my tomorrows
My future is uncertain and unknown
Cause I hold the cards
I have the power and control in this situation
I'm damned
I'm in a difficult and unpleasant situation
I hate to say
I don't like admitting or admitting to this
I wasn't born yesterday!
Don't treat me like I'm ignorant or naive
All this emptiness is what fills me
I feel empty and incomplete despite having everything
Chase the American dream!
Pursue success and happiness in life
This emptiness, it fans the flames, I walk a fine line!
My emptiness and dissatisfaction fuels my risky behavior
It's what's killing you, it's what's killing me
The pursuit of success and happiness is damaging us both
I'm in over my head!
I'm in a complicated and difficult situation
Over me head!
I'm not qualified or equipped to handle this
Over my head!
The situation is beyond my control and understanding
Over my head!
I'm in too deep and can't get out
I'm in over my head!
I'm in a complicated and difficult situation
Over my head!
I'm not qualified or equipped to handle this
Over my head now
The situation has become too complicated and difficult to handle
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