Bound
Disturbed Lyrics


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Ready
Darkness cover me

I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not ready to walk inside of where you're taking me
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not willing to compromise the man I want to be

Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time

Leave me be

I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm never going to tow the line of your conformity
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not ready to leave the realm of anonymity

Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time

Get away from me

Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me





You're never winning me over
You're wasting time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Disturbed's song Bound reflect the struggles of an individual who is put in an uncomfortable and compromising situation. The person is not willing to give in to the expectations and demands of the other person. The singer of the song is not ready to die or compromise their values for someone else’s comfort. The line “Because of what you don't tell me” could mean that the other person is hiding something, causing the singer to feel uneasy and hesitant.


The chorus of the song reiterates the singer’s reluctance to be swayed or influenced by the other person. The phrase “you’re wasting time” emphasizes the inevitability of the situation. The other person will never win the singer over or change them. The repeated line “Leave me be” also reinforces the singer’s desire to maintain their individuality and not be pressured into conformity.


The song’s message can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but it ultimately speaks to the importance of staying true to oneself and being unafraid to stand up for what one believes in. The singer rejects the other person’s advances and refuses to be molded into something they are not. It’s a powerful and empowering message that speaks to the importance of individuality and authenticity.


Line by Line Meaning

Ready
I am preparing myself for what is about to happen.


Darkness cover me
The situation surrounding me is bleak and I am affected by it.


I'm not ready to die, girl
I am not ready for the worst-case scenario of this situation.


Because of what you don't tell me
I am left unsure and in the dark because you are not giving me the necessary information.


I'm not ready to walk inside of where you're taking me
I am hesitant to follow you into the unknown.


I'm not willing to compromise the man I want to be
I refuse to change who I am at my core and become someone I do not want to be.


Think you're a little bit closer
You believe that you are making progress towards convincing or changing me.


To changing me
You are attempting to alter my beliefs or opinions.


You're never winning me over
Despite your attempts, I will not be swayed or convinced to do something I do not want to do.


You're wasting time
Your efforts are futile and pointless.


Leave me be
I request that you stop trying to persuade me and leave me alone.


I'm never going to tow the line of your conformity
I will not conform to your expectations or standards.


I'm not ready to leave the realm of anonymity
I am comfortable with my current level of visibility and do not want to become more exposed.


Get away from me
I demand that you physically remove yourself from my presence.




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

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@Bendell87

I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not ready to walk inside of where you're taking me
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not willing to compromise the man I want to be

Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time



@mehdivavana3359

Ready

Darkness cover me

I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not ready to walk inside of where you're taking me
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not willing to compromise the man i want to be

Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time

Leave me be

I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm never going to tow the line of your conformity
I'm not ready to die, girl
Because of what you don't tell me
I'm not ready to leave the realm of anonymity

Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time

Get away from me

Think you're a little bit closer
To changing me
You're never winning me over
You're wasting time



All comments from YouTube:

@imdraconlion3357

vocals never fail to impress.

@hookandjet

That little hand/head motion David does when he says, "because of what you dont tell me" is like a chef's kiss.

@gxrdian

It's cool how the song is named Bound but it actually embodies a very powerful feeling of freedom, of denying the chains that are being forced upon you. Kinda of a hidden jewel by Disturbed, not very popular to the average listener.

@beezwax7427

Genius says otherwise

@Grzesuav94

It's my absolute favourite, along with Innocence and Vengeful One.

@regretfulladproductions4300

David uses the music as a weapon to do that Terrible thing. In part.

@fhantomenace5610

This song has resonated so well over the years.

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