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.
Pig
Coal Chamber Lyrics
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Your colors surrounding me
It's only my way to breakn' free
In my mind I hear the sueeee
Don't you see I'm set free
I'm set gone gone free
You make your way through this day
Preceding your way after way I hate
In my mind I here the souee
Sueeee here pig pig pig pig
Murderer, terror, killer, terror
Filthy, I'm filthy
I'm filthy swine and I'm filthy
Don't read the writing
Well come up and you will see
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Note:
The Coal Chamber album is now complete.
The lyrics of Coal Chamber's song "Pig" explore themes of isolation, loneliness, and inner turmoil. The singer is lost and searching for a way to break free from the colors that surround them, which may represent the emotional baggage or negative feelings they carry. They hear the sound of a pig ("sueeee") in their mind, possibly symbolizing their own inner demons or the cruelty of the outside world.
The singer declares themselves "set free" and "gone gone free", suggesting a newfound sense of freedom and agency. However, they also refer to themselves as a "filthy swine", which could indicate feelings of shame or self-loathing. The lyrics also reference a "murderer, terror, killer, terror", hinting at a dark past or violent tendencies.
Overall, the song seems to convey a sense of inner turmoil and the desire to break free from negative thoughts or emotions. The use of animal imagery, specifically the pig, adds a surreal and ominous quality to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost and lonely
Feeling isolated and alone
Your colors surrounding me
Your influence is overwhelming me
It's only my way to breakn' free
Trying to find a way out of this situation
In my mind I hear the sueeee
A pig's sound is heard in the mind
Don't you see I'm set free
I have broken free from this situation
I'm set gone gone free
I am completely free now
You make your way through this day
You go about your day without concern for others
Preceding your way after way I hate
Your actions and behavior disgust me
Sueeee here pig pig pig pig
Repeating the sound of a pig, possibly directed at someone or something
Murderer, terror, killer, terror
Describing someone as a violent and frightening person
Filthy, I'm filthy
Referring to oneself as dirty or unclean
I'm filthy swine and I'm filthy
Continuing to refer to oneself as disgusting or repulsive
Don't read the writing
Ignore any warning signs or messages
Well come up and you will see
Approach and observe for yourself
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES FAFARA, MIGUEL RASCON, MIKE COX, RAYNA FOSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jorge Delgado
lost and lonely
your colors surrounding me
it's only my way to breakn' free
in my mind i hear the souee
don't you see i'm set free
i'm set gone gone free
lost and lonely
you make your way through this day
preceding your way after way i hate
in my mind i here the souee
souee here pig pig pig pig
murderer, terror, killer, terror
filthy, i'm filthy
i'm filthy swine and i'm filthy
don't read the writing
well come up and you will see
Teri LaSarge
Love this song .. Helped me through a bad trip in shrooms.
Riley Davidson
been listening to them since 97 and still love them
Chad Fawley
2019...still a killer song🤘🐷🤘
Kade Barakat
2022 bro
hansonsux
One album I never give away.
Niko Bowling
This song is about feeling like you're worthless and being considered a "pig" and a "filthy swine" by others around you, and having rumors being told about you, but at the same time you feel "set free" because you're your own person and telling the people to "don't read the writing" to judge you on your own character instead of rumors.
plz -dont-shoot 777
Thank you sir
Craig Hauser
Underrated Song!!
Krysen Stott
@Quintens Kevin agree fully 💯🔥🥁🎸🤟🏼
Quintens Kevin
And band.