On the 24th of November 2013, DVSR was announced and released their first single and video "Unconscious", which was backed by a huge response from the get go. Unconscious reached a total of 16,000 Facebook shares over the course of a few months and is now still rising over 360,000 views.
The band released their self-titled debut album in November 2015.
Remission
DVSR Lyrics
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How will I succeed?
When the future is becoming hopeless and me overdosing is the only option I see
Decreased by vicious disease, the easiest way out was seeming complete
I see me screaming in the face of defeat
Seeking tranquility, give me peace, can I please be released?
As I′m separated away from disease
I was medicated, decaying, I'm weak
I've been up and down always elevated away from a smile
Descending forever into my own frown
Volatile state of mind, someone please get me out
It′s been way too long
Putting up a fight inside that I know I can barely beat
I′ve been pushed but I've pulled on
All of these strings in my heart, I know that they can′t feel me
Tell me why I can't breathe
Is it all a façade, is it all my dream?
I′ve been fighting for far too long
As I sat on the sun's saddle, my heart′s pain rattled the leaves
Direct into a hundred thousand degrees
Skin is a repellent, internal I bleed, I concede
Walking towards my sanctuary, my ankles barely kept up with the travel
That my mind is set to carry the concoction of hope and pessimism it had me really worried
Had me either hoping to die or dying with hope in my heart; pick a side
Look inside this barrel of empty promises to find something keeping me alive
I feel my heart reply when I decide to try
Tell me why a journey that seeks the strong sought out me but failed to thrive
Tell me why
It's been way too long
Putting up a fight inside that I know I can barely beat
I've been pushed but I′ve pulled on
All of these strings in my heart, I know that they can′t feel me
Tell me why I can't breathe
Is it all a façade, is it all my dream?
I′ve been fighting for far too long
It's been way too long
Putting up a fight inside that I know I can barely beat
I′ve been pushed but I've pulled on
All of these strings in my heart, I know that they can′t feel me
Tell me why I can't breathe
Is it all a façade, is it all my dream?
I've been fighting for far too long
The lyrics in the song "Remission" by DVSR open with a question, "How do I believe? How will I succeed?" which portrays a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer of the song appears to be battling a vicious disease that has driven them to the brink. They are unable to breathe and think that overdosing is the only feasible option. They scream in the face of defeat and long for peace and tranquility. They feel separated from the disease after being medicated and weakened. They are torn, and their thoughts are like picking petals which are all thorns. They have elevated themselves from happiness, always descending into their own sadness. They reveal their unstable state of mind and ask someone to rescue them from their deep depression.
Throughout the lyrics, the singer has been fighting for too long, hoping that something will help them overcome their struggle. They reveal that their heart is in extreme pain and feel like their internal self is bleeding. They walk towards their sanctuary, but their mind is filled with a combination of hope and pessimism, making them worried. They answer their own query, saying that they have been fighting for too long, leaving them barely able to beat any fight that comes their way. They have been pushed, but they manage to pull themselves back together with the strings of their heart, even though they know that nobody else can feel the pain they are going through. The lyrics convey a sad story about an individual battling personal demons and seeking refuge from their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
How do I believe?
I'm struggling to have faith and trust in anything.
How will I succeed?
I don't see a clear path to success and I'm feeling overwhelmed.
When the future is becoming hopeless and me overdosing is the only option I see
I feel like there's no hope in my future and the only way out I see is to overdose.
Decreased by vicious disease, the easiest way out was seeming complete
The disease I'm dealing with is taking a toll on me and I feel like dying is the easiest way out.
I see me screaming in the face of defeat
I feel like I'm constantly fighting a losing battle and I'm losing strength.
Seeking tranquility, give me peace, can I please be released?
I'm searching for inner peace and I want to find a way to be free from my pain.
As I'm separated away from disease
I want to be free from the disease that's controlling my life.
I was medicated, decaying, I'm weak
The medication I was on was making me feel worse and I feel like I'm deteriorating.
Torn thinking I'm picking petals, they're all thorns
I'm struggling to make decisions and every option feels painful.
I've been up and down always elevated away from a smile
I've experienced highs and lows, but I still can't seem to find happiness.
Descending forever into my own frown
I'm sinking deeper into my depression and negative thoughts.
Volatile state of mind, someone please get me out
My mental state is unstable and I need help getting out of this state.
It's been way too long
I've been dealing with this pain and suffering for too long.
Putting up a fight inside that I know I can barely beat
I'm fighting hard, but I feel like I'm losing the battle.
I've been pushed but I've pulled on
I've faced many challenges, but I'm still pushing forward.
All of these strings in my heart, I know that they can't feel me
I have a lot of emotions and feelings, but the people around me don't understand.
Tell me why I can't breathe
I feel suffocated and overwhelmed by my pain.
Is it all a façade, is it all my dream?
I'm questioning the reality of my situation and wondering if it's all in my head.
I've been fighting for far too long
I'm exhausted from the constant pain and suffering I've been through.
Writer(s): Andrew James Phillips
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