Stricken
Disturbed Lyrics


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Ah ah ah ow
You walk on like a woman in suffering
Won't even bother now, to tell me why
You come alone, letting all of us savor the moment
Leaving me broken, another time
You come on like a blood stained hurricane
Leave me alone, let me be this time
You carry on like a holy man pushing redemption
I don't want to mention, the reason I know

That I am stricken and can't let you go
When the heart is cold there's no hope
And we know
That I am crippled by all that you've done
Into the abyss will I run

You don't know what your power has done to me
I want to know if I'll heal inside
I can't go on, with a holocaust about to happen
Seeing you laughing, another time
You'll never know how your face has haunted me
My very soul has to bleed this time
Another hole in the wall of my inner defenses
Leaving me breathless, the reason I know

That I am stricken and can't let you go
When the heart is cold there's no hope
And we know
That I am crippled by all that you've done
Into the abyss will I run
Into the abyss will I run

You walk on like a woman in suffering
Won't even bother now, to tell me why




You come alone, letting all of us savor the moment
Leaving me broken, another time
You come on like a blood stained hurricane
Leave me alone, let me be this time
You carry on a holy man pushing redemption
I don't want to mention, the reason I know

That I am stricken and can't let you go
When the heart is cold there's no hope
And we know
That I am crippled by all that you've done
Into the abyss will I run, into the abyss will I run

I can't let you go
Yes I am stricken and can't let you go

Overall Meaning

The song "Stricken" by Disturbed is about the intense emotional pain that comes after being betrayed by someone. The lyrics describe the singer's torment as they struggle to move on from a relationship that has caused them immense heartache. The opening line "You walk on like a woman in suffering" sets the tone for the song, as the singer compares their lover's behavior to that of a person who is struggling with physical pain. The lyrics go on to describe the singer's feelings of helplessness and desperation, as they try to come to terms with the damage that has been done to their heart. They're "stricken" with the pain and unable to let go, even though they know that they must. The second verse talks about the way in which the pain has affected the singer's life, as they struggle to deal with the fact that someone they trusted has let them down. The song is an intense portrayal of heartbreak and the overwhelming emotions that come with it.


Overall, the lyrics of the song suggest that the singer is struggling to deal with the aftermath of a relationship gone wrong. They feel betrayed and hurt, and are unable to move on from the pain caused by their lover's actions. The song speaks to the deep pain that can be felt when someone we care about betrays us, and the difficulty of letting go of those feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah ah ah ow
A vocal expression of pain and anguish.


You walk on like a woman in suffering
You move about in a manner that suggests you are burdened with pain.


Won't even bother now, to tell me why
You refuse to explain your actions and motives to me.


You come alone, letting all of us savor the moment
You arrive unaccompanied and permit us to appreciate the occasion you bring.


Leaving me broken, another time
You cause me emotional harm, as has happened before.


You come on like a blood stained hurricane
You approach like a destructive force with devastating effects.


Leave me alone, let me be this time
Please spare me any further pain and injury.


You carry on like a holy man pushing redemption
You act like a religious figure promoting salvation and absolution.


I don't want to mention, the reason I know
I prefer not to discuss the cause of my insight.


That I am stricken and can't let you go
I am emotionally paralyzed and unable to separate from you.


When the heart is cold there's no hope
It is hopeless to try to rekindle warmth and love in one's heart.


And we know
This fact is widely understood.


That I am crippled by all that you've done
I am greatly disabled by the damage you have inflicted on me.


Into the abyss will I run
I will escape into a dark and bottomless chasm to avoid further harm.


You don't know what your power has done to me
You are unaware of the tremendous impact you have had on me.


I want to know if I'll heal inside
I am uncertain if I will recover emotionally from your actions.


I can't go on, with a holocaust about to happen
I cannot continue to endure with a looming and catastrophic event on the horizon.


Seeing you laughing, another time
Observing you enjoying yourself again exacerbates my suffering.


You'll never know how your face has haunted me
You will never comprehend how your demeanor has tormented me.


My very soul has to bleed this time
I am wounded to the core of my being on this occasion.


Another hole in the wall of my inner defenses
Another weak spot has been created in my emotional armor.


Leaving me breathless, the reason I know
You rob me of composure, and I am aware of the cause.


I can't let you go
I am unable to find the strength to separate from you.


Yes I am stricken and can't let you go
I am gripped by emotional paralysis and cannot detach from you.




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

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Юрий Семецкий

Best live performance of this song!

Moises Saunders

It’s on Spotify!

Max Berg

By far one of their best performances ever!

TheJesterFacade

Awesome song. "You carry on like a holy man pushing redemption, I don't want to mention the reason I know that I am stricken and cant let you go." Wonderful.

Moises Saunders

10/10

Marcello Capone

Inject this right into my brain waves. Insane live version!

Игорь Зиннатуллин

Wow! It really sounds almost like a studio version! For this they need be respected.

Ricky McKenzie

Absolutely perfect!

Mysikrysa

Fu*king great! I would like to see them live!

SS420

Mysikrysa Fucking* lol

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