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.
Unspoiled
Coal Chamber Lyrics
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Trust it's hard I know this trust will never last
It's never been much of my concern
I've grown in size again still fine?
Sleep it all away just another day
Always me in the corner this way
It's never been much of your concern
Do I look fine to you?
Do I seem alright to you?
Do I look fine?
Do I seem alright to you?
Stay unspoiled
So spoiled you leave cleaner by day
Exposed and lonely forever on display
It's never been much of our concern
We fell apart again, kill time
The lyrics to Coal Chamber's song Unspoiled depict a sense of loneliness and hopelessness felt by the singer. The first two lines describe feeling trapped and isolated, represented by being "cold inside this glass." The line "trust it's hard, I know this trust will never last" suggests a lack of faith or trust in others, perhaps due to repeated disappointments. The singer acknowledges that this emotional distancing "has never been much of my concern," emphasizing a sense of detachment and disconnection from others.
The chorus contains the repeated question "Do I look fine to you? Do I seem alright to you?" which suggests that the singer is insecure and seeking validation. The word "unspoiled" is used as a refrain throughout the song, perhaps as a way of expressing a desire to preserve or protect oneself from the negativity and pain of the world.
The final lines of the song describe a sense of resignation or acceptance: "It's never been much of our concern / We fell apart again, kill time." This can be interpreted as a sense of futility or apathy, as if the singer has given up trying to connect with others and is simply existing to pass the time.
Overall, Unspoiled captures a sense of emotional alienation and disconnection, expressing a feeling of being trapped and isolated in one's own thoughts and feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Always cold inside this glass
A feeling of isolation that's persistent, like being stuck inside a cold, fragile enclosure.
Trust it's hard I know this trust will never last
A reflection on the difficulty of trusting others, and the knowledge that this trust is unlikely to stand the test of time.
It's never been much of my concern
Past experiences have led to a disregard for situations that would normally be a cause for concern.
I've grown in size again still fine?
Despite marking progress in life, there's a lingering sense of dissatisfaction and a need for reassurance.
Sleep it all away just another day
Escaping from reality by sleeping, which feels like a mundane and never-ending cycle.
Always me in the corner this way
A familiar feeling of being ignored or overlooked, relegated to the fringes of conversations and social situations.
It's never been much of your concern
Others have failed to show empathy or understanding for personal issues that seem insignificant to them.
You've grown inside again still fine?
Despite personal progress, there's a nagging sense of doubt and insecurity about whether or not this growth is enough.
Do I look fine to you?
A direct question to someone, asking for validation and confirmation that things are okay.
Do I seem alright to you?
Another question seeking assurance and a sense of being understood by another person.
Stay unspoiled
An imperative statement, emphasizing the importance of keeping oneself pure and free from corruption.
So spoiled you leave cleaner by day
A sarcastic comment on how the negative influence of certain people or situations can actually seem to improve in the light of day.
Exposed and lonely forever on display
Feeling vulnerable and alone, as if all one's secrets are being displayed for the world to see and judge.
It's never been much of our concern
Shared experiences have led to a disregard for potentially damaging or concerning situations.
We fell apart again, kill time
When things fall apart, sometimes the only thing left to do is try to pass the time, waiting for the next glimmer of hope or security.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES FAFARA, MIGUEL RASCON, MIKE COX, RAYNA FOSS
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