The band started as a hardcore punk band but later moved towards a slower and blues-tinged heavy metal sound. To date, the band has released ten studio albums, four EPs, one compilation, and one live album. Their first three studio albums―Eye for an Eye (1984), Animosity (1985) and Blind (1991)―attracted the attention of Columbia Records, who signed the band in 1993. Corrosion of Conformity found success with the release of their 1994 fourth studio album, Deliverance, which peaked at number 155 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the hits "Albatross" and "Clean My Wounds". Their 1996 follow-up Wiseblood was also successful, and at the time, it was Corrosion of Conformity's highest-charting album in the United States, peaking at number 104 on the Billboard 200. Their latest album, No Cross No Crown, was released on January 12, 2018 on Nuclear Blast Records, and became the band's first album to enter the Top 100 on the Billboard 200, where it peaked at number 67.
Crawling
Corrosion of Conformity Lyrics
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Scars that won't heal wasted potential
Potential vaporization
Incineration of doubt burn away
Sadness tears evaporate
Forget the forgotten consumed
By those who brought them
Reality crawling
The wound has healed but no healed right
It's time to open up to the air of the night
Condescending eyes haunting crawling
In my mind haunting haunting my life
Lying to yourself to dull the pain
Long buried feelings infect you again
The time has come to exorcise
Disinfect the lies bad spirits arise, arise
Symbolic dreams fo broken chain
Faith-reassurance was your crutch cane
So many things never realized
Stand up to your now before your eyes
In a ceremony set up in your head
You reckon with forsaken dead
On a judgment hill beneath the moon
You realized you spoke too soon
Crawlin' crawling reality crawling
The time has come to exorcise
Disinfect the lies bad spirits arise
What direction welcomes you?
Which inviting path do you choose
Crawling crawling reality
Crawling
The song "Crawling" by Corrosion of Conformity is a reflection on personal struggle and redemption. The first verse speaks to being trapped, unable to escape from inner turmoil, and the scars that remain unseen. The lyrics suggest that past mistakes and wasted potential have led to a feeling of incineration, as doubt and sadness envelop the individual. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the idea that burning away these negative emotions can be a means of renewal.
The chorus echoes the sentiment of being trapped, with reality "crawling" towards the individual. There is a feeling of being haunted, with "condescending eyes" and buried feelings surfacing once again. The second verse suggests that lying to oneself is a coping mechanism, but that it ultimately prevents true healing. The idea of disinfecting lies and exorcising bad spirits speaks to a need for honesty and self-awareness in order to move forward.
The final verse closes with a call to action. The individual must choose a path forward and confront their demons in a symbolic ceremony. The moon and the hills create a mystical atmosphere, but the message is ultimately grounded in the reality of personal growth and self-discovery. The repetition of "crawling" emphasizes the slow and difficult process of this journey.
Overall, "Crawling" is a deeply introspective song that encourages the listener to confront their own struggles and look within for healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Behind the bars, can't feel the scars
Being imprisoned and unable to feel the emotional scars inflicted on oneself.
Scars that won't heal wasted potential
Deep emotional wounds that cause one's potential to go unrealized.
Potential vaporization
Unfulfilled potential dissipates into nothingness.
Incineration of doubt burn away
Burning away one's doubts through the fires of determination.
Sadness tears evaporate
Sadness that eventually dissipates like evaporating tears.
Forget the forgotten consumed
Those who have been forgotten tend to be disregarded and forgotten altogether.
By those who brought them
The ones responsible for the forgotten became the ones who consume them.
Reality comes crawling crawling
The harsh reality of the situation becomes increasingly clear and difficult to ignore.
The wound has healed but no healed right
Superficially healed emotional wounds that still affect the person negatively.
It's time to open up to the air of the night
It is time to confront and deal with emotional issues openly and honestly.
Condescending eyes haunting crawling
Guilt and shame creeping up on oneself, as if being judged by others.
In my mind haunting haunting my life
The emotional struggles and traumatic experiences continue to haunt and affect life.
Lying to yourself to dull the pain
Denying or suppressing emotions to cope with the pain they cause.
Long buried feelings infect you again
Emotions buried deep within resurface, causing more pain and difficulty.
The time has come to exorcise
It is time to free oneself from the burdens of past emotions and experiences.
Disinfect the lies bad spirits arise, arise
Confronting the lies and deceit in one's life, freeing oneself from their negative influence.
Symbolic dreams fo broken chain
Dreams and aspirations of breaking free from emotional chains and hardships.
Faith-reassurance was your crutch cane
Having faith and reassurance to lean on as a crutch or support system.
So many things never realized
Regrets and missed opportunities due to being held back by emotional burdens.
Stand up to your now before your eyes
Confronting and taking control of one's current situation and emotional state.
In a ceremony set up in your head
A mental ritual or process of dealing with emotional struggles and experiences.
You reckon with forsaken dead
Confronting and coming to terms with past traumas and emotional wounds.
On a judgment hill beneath the moon
Reflecting and evaluating oneself and one's actions under the light of the moon, symbolic of illumination and introspection.
You realized you spoke too soon
Making hasty and unwise decisions or assumptions, only to later realize the true emotional toll.
Crawlin' crawling reality crawling
The harsh reality of the emotional struggles continues to creep up on oneself.
What direction welcomes you?
Questioning the path and direction one wants to take in life.
Which inviting path do you choose
Considering the different choices and opportunities that are available in life.
Crawling crawling reality Crawling
The difficult and harsh realities of life continue to be a struggle and challenge to overcome.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MIKE DEAN, REED MULLIN, WOODY WEATHERMAN
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