Black Earth
Dayseeker Lyrics
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I pray for this to stop but they burn, they burn
No holy book, no plea's to the sky, will subside the fiending inside my mind
I don't think that I'm ready to die yet but I'm so close I can barely stand
My reflection shows a demon in me but I just want this to stop now
Can you hear me? I just want this to stop now
To tell me I am worth the effort to save myself
Amidst the chaos in this sea of flames, my eyes turn from this black earth
Everyone I know is looking down, their eyes filled with shame
And everything I need is right in front of me but I just need to see
The water that I sink in could be the same I walk on
The truth is I'm still learning wrong from right
They burn my world, I can taste defeat
But I will make sure the earth sees one day that I'll be free from this sea of flames
Black earth, I turn my eyes to see a new world where I can find peace
The song "Black Earth" by Dayseeker is a powerful, emotive expression of struggling with addiction and the overwhelming feeling of being trapped in a cycle of self-destruction. The first verse, "The needles that pierce my veins are drowning my world in flames. I pray for this to stop but they burn, they burn," highlights the desperation of the situation and the futility of trying to stop the addiction. The singer feels like they are being consumed by the flames of their addiction, and they cannot escape.
The chorus contains a cry for help and a realization that the singer cannot save themselves alone. "I'm helpless when my heart is heavy, when there is nothing else to tell me I am worth the effort to save myself. Amidst the chaos in this sea of flames, my eyes turn from this black earth." The singer wants someone to save them, to see their worth and value enough to fight for them.
The second verse shows the inner turmoil and conflict the singer feels. They struggle with the idea that they may not be ready to die yet but cannot continue living in the cycle of addiction. "I don't think that I'm ready to die yet, but I'm so close I can barely stand. My reflection shows a demon in me, but I just want this to stop now." The singer wants to stop the cycle but feels trapped and helpless without the help of someone else.
Overall, "Black Earth" is a heartbreaking expression of the pain and struggle of addiction. The singer wants to be free from the flames and find peace in a new world, but they cannot do it alone.
Line by Line Meaning
The needles that pierce my veins are drowning my world in flames
I feel like my addiction is destroying everything around me and there's nothing I can do to stop it.
I pray for this to stop but they burn, they burn
I've tried so hard to quit but the cravings are too intense and they keep getting worse.
No holy book, no plea's to the sky, will subside the fiending inside my mind
I've reached a point where religion and faith are no longer helping me deal with my addiction. I'm struggling to control my own thoughts and desires.
I don't think that I'm ready to die yet but I'm so close I can barely stand
I'm still alive but every day feels like a battle. My addiction is consuming me and I'm not sure how much longer I can keep fighting it.
My reflection shows a demon in me but I just want this to stop now
I feel like my addiction has turned me into a monster and I'm desperate to break free from it.
Can you hear me? I just want this to stop now
I'm reaching out for help and support. I can't beat this alone and I need someone to help me find a way out.
I'm helpless when my heart is heavy, when there is nothing else
When I'm feeling down and struggling to cope, my addiction feels like the only thing that can make me feel better.
To tell me I am worth the effort to save myself
I need to believe that I'm capable of overcoming my addiction and that it's worth the effort to try.
Amidst the chaos in this sea of flames, my eyes turn from this black earth
Even though my life feels like it's falling apart, I'm still searching for hope and a way out of my addiction.
Everyone I know is looking down, their eyes filled with shame
I feel like I've let down everyone I care about, and they're disappointed in me for not being able to quit my addiction.
And everything I need is right in front of me but I just need to see
I know that there are people who care about me and want to help me, but I'm struggling to see beyond my addiction and the pain it's causing.
The water that I sink in could be the same I walk on
Even though it feels like I'm drowning in my addiction, there's still a chance for me to rise above it and find a way to live a better life.
The truth is I'm still learning wrong from right
I know that my addiction is harmful and destructive, but I'm still struggling to make the right choices and do what's best for myself.
They burn my world, I can taste defeat
My addiction is taking over my life and making me feel like a failure. I'm struggling to find the strength to keep fighting.
But I will make sure the earth sees one day that I'll be free from this sea of flames
Even though it feels impossible now, I'm determined to overcome my addiction and show the world that I'm capable of living a better life.
Black earth, I turn my eyes to see a new world where I can find peace
Despite all the pain and destruction caused by my addiction, I still have hope for a better future where I can find happiness and inner peace without relying on substances.
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Raiyu
This song is absolutely atmosphericly heavy AND beautiful at the same time. Makes the hairs on my neck stand up.
Jason Fontaine
Such a quality band
Ferb_Fenton
What a song good is when you can put it on repeat 🔃
Raiyu
This song is pure magic. A clean version would be amazing, as you have done with a few of your other songs, but this as it is is just perfect.
zazikirandom
I just love the lyrics of this band so much!
Raiyu
You know what brought me here? An absolute beauty of a tune that keeps me coming back.
Seb Vlogs
Awesome! I've been following you guys for about 10 months now, so I'm super stoked to finally catch a couple live shows and pick up a CD!
gabriel perez
Dude I never knew this band was created. That is the vocalist from arms like yours. This is amazing and such a big surprise to me lol.
My Afflictions
This is so good. It's idiotic that there's always that one guy who has to be an ass in the comment section, but whatever. This is good music, and every single label in this scene does this exact same thing. They post album streams to support the bands. That's what life is. Okay? Okay.
Linx_165
You might not think your a big deal but you have signed some pretty awesome artist's specially Dayseeker. I just can't wait for their tour btw Invogue you guys kick ass xD