Casting off the conventions of the post-hardcore genre, Dayseeker offers up… Read Full Bio ↴Casting off the conventions of the post-hardcore genre, Dayseeker offers up their expansive fourth LP, Sleeptalk. After several years of hard-nosed touring throughout North America and Europe (including impressive showings on the final cross-country Vans Warped Tour) the Southern California natives returned to home and establish their new sound in familiar territory. Entering the studio with budding producer and close personal friend, Daniel Braunstein, the band embraces a uniquely Los Angeles sound - showcasing decades of influence all wrapped within the band’s core identity. From opening track to closing note, it’s clear that the band has discarded what may have been expected and instead chosen to embrace something most artists struggle to ever find: themselves. - Garrett Russell

Crooked Soul
Dayseeker Lyrics

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I think I have a problem
It's black and there's a bloodshot eye
Lost like a fiend that I feel
When you feel for anyone or anything
Broken but I don't need, I don't need you to fix me
Numb to the pain, I can drown in the rain
My demons safe kept in my grave

Drunk off mistakes addicted to the everlasting hell
So I take another drink, throw up in the sink
The darker that it gets the easier I can breathe

If I have a heart, why am I so cold?
If you love me still I don't feel it
I always knew in the end that I've become a crooked soul

(That I've become a crooked soul)

I see a devil in myself, inflicting all the grief I've dealt.
Heal (Heal anything)

Drunk off mistakes addicted to the everlasting hell
So I take another drink, throw up in the sink
The darker that it gets the easier I can breathe

If I have a heart, why am I so cold?
If you love me still I don't feel it
I always knew in the end that I've become a crooked soul
Don't leave your hell, time will tell
My only comfort is myself
I always knew in the end
That I've become a crooked soul

I don't need your help
Time will tell, I see the devil in myself
I see the devil in myself
Lost like a thing that I feel
What you feel for anyone or anything

If I have a heart, why am I so cold?
If you love me still I don't feel it
I always knew in the end that I've become a crooked soul
Don't need your help
Time will tell, my only comfort is myself
I always knew in the end that I've become a crooked soul
I always knew in the end that I've become a crooked soul

Crooked Soul
I see the devil in myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dayseeker's song "Crooked Soul" explore the inner turmoil and struggles of an addict who is battling with their own demons. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer admits to having a problem that is not easily fixed. He feels lost and broken, but is also numb to the pain that he feels. The reference to his "demons safe kept in my grave" suggests that he is not ready or willing to confront these issues head-on.

Throughout the song, the singer contemplates his own character flaws and believes that he has become a "crooked soul." He sees himself as someone who is capable of inflicting pain on those around him, as he repeatedly references seeing "the devil" in himself. While he acknowledges that he has become addicted to his own mistakes and is trapped in a never-ending cycle of self-destruction, he also seems resigned to the fact that he may never be able to escape his current state.

Overall, "Crooked Soul" is a powerful and poignant exploration of addiction and self-doubt. The lyrics are raw and honest, and the emotions conveyed in the song will resonate with anyone who has struggled with their own demons.

Line by Line Meaning

I think I have a problem
I'm aware that something is wrong with me

It's black and there's a bloodshot eye
It's a dark and intense feeling

Lost like a fiend that I feel
I feel directionless and addicted at times

When you feel for anyone or anything
Being empathetic can be overwhelming

Broken but I don't need, I don't need you to fix me
I acknowledge my struggles and don't want to rely on anyone else for help

Numb to the pain, I can drown in the rain
I'm emotionally disconnected and can cope with negative feelings

My demons safe kept in my grave
I keep my inner demons to myself

Drunk off mistakes addicted to the everlasting hell
I keep making mistakes and feel like I can't escape my problems

So I take another drink, throw up in the sink
I turn to alcohol to numb the pain and often regret it

The darker that it gets the easier I can breathe
My struggles feel more manageable in darkness

If I have a heart, why am I so cold?
I don't feel emotions the way I think I should, and it makes me question myself

If you love me still I don't feel it
Even if someone cares about me, I don't experience it the same way

I always knew in the end that I've become a crooked soul
I have accepted that I am flawed and struggling

(That I've become a crooked soul)

I see a devil in myself, inflicting all the grief I've dealt.
I am aware that I am responsible for my own pain and suffering

Heal (Heal anything)
A plea for healing

Don't leave your hell, time will tell
I don't want to escape my struggles because I don't know what the future holds

My only comfort is myself
I feel like I am the only one who can truly understand and help myself

I see the devil in myself
I recognize that I have dark parts within me

Don't need your help
I am resistant to outside assistance

I always knew in the end that I've become a crooked soul
I have accepted my flaws and imperfections

Writer(s): daniel braunstein, gino sgambelluri, michael karle, mitchell stark, ramone valerio, rory rodriguez

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