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.
Watershed
Coal Chamber Lyrics
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You're a fucked up kid
And now you sit and reflect
On all of the shit
Behind my back a leader
With no skills
Just the site of you is making me ill
Run & run & run & run & run
Watershed
Watershed you've made your bed
Watershed
Watershed you've made your bed
The drive-through windows
Calling you back kid
You lied schemed and
That is the truth of it
And now you want to
Run and run and run and run and run
Watershed
Watershed you've made your bed
Watershed
Watershed you've made your bed
You've made your bed
Now you'll lie in it
Lie in it...pull
Lie in it...pull
Watershed
Watershed you've made your bed
Watershed
Watershed you've made your bed
The lyrics to Coal Chamber's song Watershed seems to be about the consequences of someone's actions catching up to them. The first verse seems to show the singer's frustration with someone who's done something wrong and is now reflecting on their actions. The line "Behind my back a leader with no skills" suggests that this person was in a position of authority but didn't have the ability to handle that responsibility. The chorus "Watershed you've made your bed" is a metaphorical reference to the phrase "you've made your bed, now lie in it" which means that someone has to deal with the consequences of their decisions. The repetitive line "run & run & run & run & run" suggests that the person responsible wants to escape from their actions and the consequences.
The second verse of the song refers to the drive-through window, which could be interpreted as a menial job that the person responsible now has to do as a result of their actions. The person is referred to as a kid, highlighting their immaturity and implying that they were not ready for the responsibilities that they were given. The line "you lied schemed and that is the truth of it" suggests that the person had ill intentions and made plans to deceive others.
Overall, the song seems to be a warning about the dangers of making bad decisions and the need to take responsibility for your actions. The metaphor of the watershed represents a point of no return where the consequences of your actions become inevitable and you must face them.
Line by Line Meaning
You did what you did
You took a certain action that has brought you to where you are now
You're a fucked up kid
You have many flaws and have done terrible things
And now you sit and reflect
You are now taking some time to think and consider your past behavior
On all of the shit
On all of the negative consequences that have resulted from your behavior
Behind my back a leader
You pretended to be someone who could lead and take charge, but only acted so behind my back
With no skills
You lacked the skills and characteristics necessary to be a true leader
Just the site of you is making me ill
Just seeing you is causing me to feel disgusted and upset
And now you want to
Despite all of this, you still have desires and wants
Run & run & run & run & run
Your desire is to escape from your past and run away
Watershed
This point in time represents a major change and turning point in your life
Watershed you've made your bed
You are now experiencing the negative consequences of your past actions
The drive-through windows
Easy solutions and temptations that can further distract you from facing your past
Calling you back kid
These solutions and temptations are calling out to your weaknesses and childlike desires
You lied schemed and
You used dishonesty and deceit in order to get what you wanted
That is the truth of it
This is the reality of your past actions
You've made your bed
You are now living in the negative consequences of your past behavior
Now you'll lie in it
You will continue to face the consequences of your past actions
Lie in it...pull
This is an extra push to emphasize that you are now stuck in the bed you have made
Watershed you've made your bed
You are now facing the consequences of your actions and there is no escape from it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES FAFARA, MIGUEL RASCON, MIKE COX, RAYNA FOSS
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