Deadsun plays Alternative metal/hardcore. they combine heavy emotional rock… Read Full Bio ↴Deadsun plays Alternative metal/hardcore. they combine heavy emotional rock with a unique blend of aggression.
Deadsun was formed in November 2001, by guitarist Rex Arthur, drummer Adam Hempseed and singer Todd Cadorette.
In 2004, Dee Adman (former bassist from Medicine Man) joined the band. After a year and a half they went into the studio with engineer producer Jim Lightman, to create their first full CD: 'Degenerate Matter'. They continued to build on the succes of the album with their second release: 'Falling Away'.

Hold Me Down
Deadsun Lyrics

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I'm your neighbor. I'm your neighbor's son.
Do you remember? Was I the only one?
I'm your neighbor. I'm your neighbor's son.
Do you remember? Do you still remember?

I've been having problems.
I thought that you should know.
You betrayed my innocence.

So many years ago.

I thought you were my friend.
But that was just pretend.
Your righteous smile, so galovent, betrays you in the end.

You still hold me down, after all that I've been through.
You still hold me down, well I can't take it! Can't take it!

Meanwhile the ones who love you, they do the best they can.
When the truth is more than they can take, buried there is in the sand.

I thought you were my friend.
But that was just pretend.
Your righteous smile, so galovent, betrays you in the end.

You still hold me down, after all that I've been through.
You still hold me down, but I can't take it anymore.
You still hold me down, after all that I've been through.
You still hold me down, but I can't take it.

I feel the same, I feel the pain holding me down, dragging me down.

You still hold me down, after all that I've been through.
You still hold me down, but I can't take it.

But you still hold me down, you still hold me down.
Well I can't take it!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Deadsun's song "Hold Me Down" seem to be a cry for help from someone who has been through a traumatic experience. The first few lines indicate that the singer is the son of the singer's neighbor and asks if the singer remembers something. It is unclear what exactly the singer is referring to, but it is obvious that it has left a lasting impact on them. The singer reveals that they have been having problems, possibly caused by this experience. They go on to accuse the singer of betraying their innocence, which indicates that the experience was likely quite traumatic and possibly related to abuse. The singer had thought the singer was their friend but now realizes it was all just an act, and the singer's "righteous smile" was nothing but a façade. Despite all that the singer has been through, the singer still holds them down, and they can no longer take it.

The second half of the song seems to offer a glimmer of hope, as the singer acknowledges the support of the people who love them, but also acknowledges that sometimes the truth can be buried in the sand when it is too much to bear. The refrain is repeated, with the singer asserting that they still feel the pain and that the singer still holds them down, but they can't take it anymore. Overall, the subject matter of the song is quite heavy, dealing with themes of betrayal, abuse, and trauma. The song seems to be a plea for help and a cry for justice in the face of such difficult experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm your neighbor. I'm your neighbor's son.
I am someone you know very well, I'm your nearest neighbor and I'm also the son of your closest neighbor.

Do you remember? Was I the only one?
Do you recollect our experiences together? Was I the only one who experienced what I did?

I've been having problems.
I've been encountering various issues recently.

I thought that you should know.
I believed that you should have information about this.

You betrayed my innocence.
You went against my pure, honest nature and hurt me.

So many years ago.
This happened several years in the past.

I thought you were my friend.
I considered you to be someone I can trust and count on.

But that was just pretend.
However, this was just an act, and what I thought was true was actually false.

Your righteous smile, so galovent, betrays you in the end.
Your fake smile, which shows that you are virtuous, later reveals your true nature.

You still hold me down, after all that I've been through.
You are still bringing me down, after all the difficulties I have gone through because of you.

Well I can't take it! Can't take it!
It's unbearable to me! I can't withstand it anymore!

Meanwhile the ones who love you, they do the best they can.
The people who love you are doing their best to take care of you.

When the truth is more than they can take, buried there is in the sand.
When the truth is more than they can handle, they choose to ignore it and act like it isn't there.

But I can't take it anymore.
I can no longer endure this situation.

I feel the same, I feel the pain holding me down, dragging me down.
I can relate, I feel the constant agony and suffering that is pulling me down.

But you still hold me down, you still hold me down.
You are still bringing me down, you are still controlling me.

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