Asylum
Disturbed倀 Lyrics


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No remnants were ever found of it
Feeling the hot bile
With every fake smile
Though no evidence was ever found
It never went away completely

I try to appellate a holy sound of it
Another day gone
Another night's drawn
Dark forces pull me underground
And never went away completely

How can I feel this empty
I will not recover this time
This loneliness is killing me

Will I ever know peace of mind again
I don't believe it
I can't achieve it
I think I know it's just another sign that
Never went away completely

Terror is coursing in me
Can you find a moment
Where I have to be
And feel you die
In asylum (I live a lie)
Don't you know I'm in love with you
And I wasn't ready
For asylum (Relive a lie)
To let go
Now it's dragging me into your grave
Your asylum (Forget the lie)
Overcome and the feeling that I won't get to join you in time
But the loneliness is killing me, yeah!

Death's images are all around again
They're right behind me
They're gonna find me
Judge me for my mortal sin
That have enveloped me completely

I know I'll never know a peaceful night again
Afraid they'll hear me
They don't fear me
Punishment for me of a moral crime
The debt was never paid completely

Terror is coursing in me
Can you find a moment
Where I have to be
And feel you die
In asylum (I live a lie)
Don't you know I'm in love with you
And I wasn't ready
For asylum (Relive a lie)
To let go
Now it's dragging me into your grave
Your asylum (Forget the lie)
Overcome and the feeling that I won't get to join you in time
But the loneliness is killing me

In the end there will be no suffering (More suffering)
In the end we will find out everything (Not everything)
In the end you may question your belief (What belief?)
In the end you will realize someday
How you were deceived
This has gone on too long (too long)
No more demonic race
Destroyer come to light
Because the memory is killing me

In asylum (I live a lie)
I let go now it's dragging me into your grave
For asylum (We live a lie)
Overcome and the feeling that I won't get to join you time (without you)
This world is not fulfilling me

Don't make me live in asylum
I live alive
Don't want to live in asylum
I live a lie




Don't make me live in asylum
I am a lie

Overall Meaning

The song "Asylum" by Disturbed is a powerful and emotional expression of the struggle with mental illness and the feeling of being trapped in one's own mind. The lyrics speak of the fear and desperation that comes with feeling like one's thoughts and emotions are out of control, and the overwhelming sense of isolation that can result from no one truly understanding what they're going through. The chorus, "In asylum, I live a lie, don't you know I'm in love with you, and I wasn't ready for asylum, relive a lie, to let go," expresses the fear of being judged and rejected by others, and the pain of not being able to escape one's own thoughts and feelings.


The verses also touch on themes of guilt and punishment, with lines like "Judge me for my mortal sin, that have enveloped me completely" and "Punishment for me of a moral crime, the debt was never paid completely." This further emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and hopeless, with no way out of the cycle of negative thoughts and emotions.


Overall, "Asylum" is a poignant and haunting portrayal of the struggle with mental illness, and a powerful reminder to those who may be going through it that they are not alone.


Line by Line Meaning

No remnants were ever found of it
There is no evidence of what happened


Feeling the hot bile
Feeling sick to my stomach


With every fake smile
Smiling on the outside, but feeling terrible inside


Though no evidence was ever found
There is still doubt about what happened


It never went away completely
The memories and feelings still linger


I try to appellate a holy sound of it
Trying to find spiritual solace


Another day gone
Time keeps moving forward


Another night's drawn
The darkness persists


Dark forces pull me underground
Negative emotions and memories are overwhelming me


And never went away completely
The pain and trauma is still present


How can I feel this empty
Feeling devoid of emotions


I will not recover this time
I am not strong enough to overcome this


This loneliness is killing me
Feeling isolated and overwhelmed by negative emotions


Will I ever know peace of mind again
Wondering if I will ever be at ease again


I don't believe it
Skepticism regarding future relief


I can't achieve it
Feeling inadequate to overcome the pain


I think I know it's just another sign
Recognizing that things may not get better


That never went away completely
The pain and trauma is still present


Terror is coursing in me
Feeling overwhelmed by fear


Can you find a moment
Asking for someone to help me


Where I have to be
Feeling obligated to face my pain


And feel you die
Feeling anguish about losing someone


In asylum (I live a lie)
Feeling trapped in a false reality


Don't you know I'm in love with you
Expressing feelings for someone


And I wasn't ready
Feelings of unpreparedness to face the pain


To let go
Difficulty in moving on


Now it's dragging me into your grave
Being pulled down by the pain and trauma of loss


Your asylum (Forget the lie)
The false sense of reality is causing pain


Overcome and the feeling that I won't get to join you in time
Wondering if I will ever be reunited with a loved one


But the loneliness is killing me, yeah!
Feeling overwhelmed by sadness and isolation


Death's images are all around again
Thoughts of mortality are resurfacing


They're right behind me
Feeling like mortality is imminent


They're gonna find me
Fear of death is overwhelming


Judge me for my mortal sin
Feeling guilty for being mortal


That have enveloped me completely
Negative emotions are consuming me


I know I'll never know a peaceful night again
Feeling like peace may never come


Afraid they'll hear me
Being afraid to express emotions


They don't fear me
Feeling unheard and unnoticed


Punishment for me of a moral crime
Feeling like mortality is a sin


The debt was never paid completely
The weight of negative emotions is still present


In the end there will be no suffering (More suffering)
Acknowledging the possibility of more pain in the future


In the end we will find out everything (Not everything)
Future is uncertain


In the end you may question your belief (What belief?)
Doubt in personal beliefs


In the end you will realize someday
An uncertain future


How you were deceived
Feeling misled by life


This has gone on too long (too long)
Prolonged pain and suffering


No more demonic race
Desire to end negative emotions


Destroyer come to light
Hoping for a way to end the pain


Because the memory is killing me
Memories are causing immense pain


In asylum (I live a lie)
Feeling trapped in a false reality


I let go now it's dragging me into your grave
Trying to move on, but still feeling consumed by grief


For asylum (We live a lie)
Everyone is trapped in the false reality


Overcome and the feeling that I won't get to join you time (without you)
Without a loved one, life feels meaningless


This world is not fulfilling me
Feeling unfulfilled with life


Don't make me live in asylum
Desire to escape the pain


I live a lie
Feeling trapped in a false reality


Don't want to live in asylum
Desire to end the pain


I am a lie
Feeling like life is a facade




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN

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Comments from YouTube:

Raphael Gomi

One of the best Disturbed has ever put out. This song is stuck in my head since i first heard it. catchy, diverse, intense and some way beautiful ;)

TheBullet43

Same to me

Cutecry

agreed

Darzk92590

Remnants is incredible too, kinda wish it was included in this video. I much prefer them together.

Robert Miller

Agree totally

Sam's life

WOULD HAVE BEEN #1 IF released as Single!!!

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BacKxBonE

I think it is great that disturbed very often speaks about social problems in their songs people often don't want to talk about. They sometimes really can make one think about the world we live in.. Thanks for the great music and lyrics by this great band!!

Mike Bear pig

Wasnt asylum made because he lost his thirth wife or second. All by suicide.
Or was that another song been too long

Nazri Buang

Lies again? App Store Like Crazy

Andrew Toone

Hands down, best Disturbed song and album. I have no idea why it isn't on the top 10 track list.

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