Coffin Break was formed in Seattle, USA in the late 1980s, during the time … Read Full Bio ↴Coffin Break was formed in Seattle, USA in the late 1980s, during the time that grunge was beginning to catch on; however, the group eschewed the nascent alternative sound, taking their influences from punk rock. The group released its first two full-length albums and a compilation on C/Z Records. Signing to Epitaph Records, they released two further albums in 1991 and 1992 before disbanding in late 1993. Both bassist Rob Skinner and guitarist Peter Litwin wrote songs for the group, and the group's releases show a marked difference between their songwriting styles. Kurt Cobain mentioned the group as one of his favorite bands.

Peter Litwin also recorded albums and singles for other bands such as Daddy Hote Box in 1989/1990, which they were also featured on the Teriyaki Asthma Vols. I-V grunge compilation. And Softy in 1994-1998 and finally Plaster in 2009. The band still tours around the pacfic northwest area, the last concert being on February 28th, of 2020 in Seattle.

Unsanity
Coffin Break Lyrics

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Living! Is this?
Crying... cry!
Seeing only blackness
Focused in the unreal

Dying, slowly
We′re all dying

They're all watching
Snickering as you gasp

Living! Is this?
Crying... cry!
Seeing only blackness
Focused in the unreal

Dying, slowly
We′re all dying

They're all watching
Snickering as you gasp

Falling! are you falling?
To a fear of paranoia

Entwined in your loathing
Spinning to a splattered rest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Coffin Break's song Unsanity describe the feeling of living in a world that seems unreal, where everything is black and white, and where one's life is slowly slipping away. The first stanza repeats "Living! Is this? Crying... cry! Seeing only blackness Focused in the unreal" twice, emphasizing the surreal circumstances of the world that the singer finds themselves in. They feel like they are slowly dying, and the people around them are just watching with snide amusement, making them feel trapped and isolated.

The second stanza asks if the singer is falling into a fear of paranoia, and if their loathing is becoming entwined with them. Their world is spinning out of control, and they feel like they are hurtling towards a splattered end. The lyrics are quite heavy and convey a sense of despair and detachment from reality.

Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the struggles of people today and the way that mental health is often stigmatized and ignored. It is a call to action to acknowledge the struggles of those around us and to provide support and care where needed.

Line by Line Meaning

Living! Is this?
Is this what living truly means?

Crying... cry!
Expressing emotions through tears

Seeing only blackness
Unable to perceive anything positive, feeling hopeless

Focused in the unreal
Concentrating on something that's not real or doesn't exist

Dying, slowly
Passing away gradually

We′re all dying
Death is inevitable

They're all watching
Others are observing your pain or suffering

Snickering as you gasp
Laughing at you while you struggle to breathe

Falling! are you falling?
Are you descending into a state of despair or fear?

To a fear of paranoia
Afraid of something that might not even be real or logical

Entwined in your loathing
Feeling trapped in your own self-disgust or self-hatred