debut in Japan, and is honored to be a part of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame Museum and now a part of its Warped Tour time capsule. ColdFusion are young, high-energy rockers, harnessing a new intense alternative sound that takes charge of the airwaves and assaults major venues, amphitheatres and arenas; and major events, such as the Taste of Chaos, Nintendo Fusion Tour, Van's Warped Tour and P.F. Chang's Rock n' Roll Marathon. CF performs all original songs composed and written by the band members. They recorded over 43 songs on 5 single CDs and 3 full-length CDs. Their songs are aired on major Southwest and Japan radio stations; and, their national TV debut was via Fox Sports Net.
Band Members:
Mike Oliver, Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Brandon Kruse, Lead Guitar/Back-up Vocals
Nate Beilmann, Bass Guitar/Back-up Vocals
Tony Paz, Drums
Wasted Life
Coldfusion Lyrics
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Took a life
Killed a man
His blood is on my hands
Tried to run
My mind was spun
Fear overcomes
God what have I done
Bring this down on you
Made just one mistake a life I can't replace
His voice is in my head
Can't escape the dead
I fear the blame cause God knows my name
(CHORUS)
Wasted my life
His voice is in my head can't escape the dead
Wasted my life
His voice is in my head, his voice is in my head
Nothing is real
This pain that I feel
Bullets fly by as I take one in my side
Where can I go
I just don't know
The guilt I feel inside condemns me to die
I just wanted to
Stop and take a rest
I'm so cold my blood is running red
Where can I go
I hear voices now whispers overhead
I fear the blame cause God knows my name
(CHORUS)
His voice is in my head
His voice is in my head
Voice is in my head
The lyrics to Coldfusion's "Wasted Life" depict the story of a person who has committed murder and is now haunted by the guilt and fear of being caught. The song begins with the confession that the singer had a knife and took a life, with the victim's blood now on their hands. The singer describes how they tried to run, but fear overcame them, leaving them with the haunting question of "God, what have I done?" The sense of regret and disbelief is heightened by the singer's admission that they never wanted to bring this down on the victim, and that they feel they have wasted their life by making just one mistake that they can never rectify. The victim's voice continues to echo through the singer's mind, causing them to fear the blame, as God knows their name.
The second verse depicts the singer's internal conflict when they are faced with the reality of what they have done. In a state of denial, the singer questions what is real while feeling the physical pain of their wound inflicted by the victim. The guilt they feel inside takes a toll on them, leaving them with nowhere to go and no escape from the voices of the victim and their conscience. The singer reflects on the fact that they just wanted to stop and take a rest, but the guilt, fear, and voices in their head prevent them from finding solace.
Overall, "Wasted Life" is a haunting and thought-provoking song that explores the psychological consequences of murder, guilt, and fear. The lyrics powerfully capture the overwhelming sense of regret and self-loathing that can plague those who commit this heinous act.
Line by Line Meaning
Had a knife
I had a weapon in my hand
Took a life
I ended someone's life by using that weapon
Killed a man
I have taken someone's life
His blood is on my hands
I am responsible for his death
Tried to run
I attempted to flee
My mind was spun
I was overwhelmed and disoriented
Fear overcomes
I am paralyzed with fear
God what have I done
I regret my actions and seek higher guidance
Never wanted to
It was never my intention to do this
Bring this down on you
I did not want to involve anyone else in my mistake
Made just one mistake a life I can't replace
One mistake has led to the irreversible loss of life
His voice is in my head
I am haunted by his memory
Can't escape the dead
I cannot escape the reality of what I have done
I fear the blame cause God knows my name
I am afraid of being held accountable for my actions
Wasted my life
I have ruined my life with this mistake
Nothing is real
I am in a state of shock and disbelief
This pain that I feel
I am experiencing intense emotional and physical pain
Bullets fly by as I take one in my side
I have been shot and wounded
Where can I go
I am lost and do not know where to turn
The guilt I feel inside condemns me to die
The weight of my guilt is so heavy that it feels like a death sentence
I just wanted to
All I wanted was
Stop and take a rest
I wanted to take a break from the chaos
I'm so cold my blood is running red
I am in a critical condition and losing a lot of blood
I hear voices now whispers overhead
I am hallucinating or experiencing a spiritual presence
His voice is in my head, his voice is in my head
I cannot escape the memories and consequences of my mistake
His voice is in my head can't escape the dead
I am haunted by the memory of the person I killed and cannot escape the reality of the situation
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.