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1) Disturbed is an American alternative metal/hard rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1994. The band includes vocalist David Draiman, bassist John Moyer, guitarist/keyboardist Dan Donegan, and drummer Mike Wengren. Former band members are vocalist Erich Awalt and bassist Steve Kmak.
The band has released six studio albums, five of which have consecutively debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Disturbed went into hiatus in October 2011, during which the band's members focused on various side projects, and returned in June 2015, releasing their first album in four years, Immortalized, on August 21, 2015. They also recorded and released one live album, Disturbed: Live at Red Rocks on November 18, 2016, which was recorded on August 18, 2016 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, located about 10 miles west of Denver, Colorado. Their seventh studio album, Evolution, was released on October 19, 2018.
Before David Draiman joined Disturbed, guitarist Dan Donegan, drummer Mike Wengren, and bassist Steve "Fuzz" Kmak were in a band called Brawl with vocalist Erich Awalt. Before changing their name to "Brawl", however, Donegan mentioned in the band's DVD, Decade of Disturbed, that the name was originally going to be "Crawl"; they switched it to "Brawl", due to the name already being used by another band. Awalt left the band shortly after the recording of a demo tape; the other three members advertised for a singer. They posted an advertisement in the local music publication in Chicago, Illinois, called the "Illinois Entertainer". Draiman answered the advertisement after going to twenty other auditions that month. Guitarist Dan Donegan commented on Draiman: "You know, out of all the singers that we had talked to or auditioned, he [Draiman] was the only singer who was ready to go with originals. And that impressed me, just to attempt that".
With regard to Draiman being the singer for the band, Donegan said, "After a minute or two, he just starts banging out these melodies that were huge...I'm playing my guitar and I'm grinning from ear to ear, trying not to give it away that I like this guy, you know, because I don't want to, you know...[say] 'Yeah, we'll give you a call back. We'll, you know, discuss it.' But I was so psyched. Chill up my spine. I'm like, 'There is something here.'" As drummer Mike Wengren commented, "We clicked right off the bat." Draiman then joined the band in 1996 and the band was renamed Disturbed. When asked in an interview why he suggested to name the band "Disturbed," Draiman said, "It had been a name I have been contemplating for a band for years. It just seems to symbolize everything we were feeling at the time. The level of conformity that people are forced into was disturbing to us and we were just trying to push the envelope and the name just sorta made sense.
Disturbed headlined the 2018 Rock Fest, along with Godsmack and Incubus. The band announced via social media in early January of 2018 that they had entered the studio to begin recording their next studio album. In June 2018 lead guitarist Dan Donegan and bassist John Moyer confirmed with sources that the new album is complete, with 100% of the songs finished it is on to just mixing and mastering. Band members also posted a picture via Instagram together at a dinner party in celebration of completion of the recording process. The band's first album in over 3 years and the band’s first album in over 8 years to have bassist John Moyer being involved in.
The album, Evolution was released on October 19, 2018. On August 16, 2018, the lead single, titled "Are You Ready" was released. On September 21, 2018, the album's second single, titled "A Reason to Fight" was released.
Disturbed's mascot, named "The Guy", was originally just a drawing of a face with a large grin, as seen on the back of the album The Sickness. The original drawing of The Guy was then edited using a digital distorting program. After the original image had been distorted three times The Guy became the official mascot for the band. Later, he would be drawn as a full figure by artist David Finch.
Classified as a heavy meta or hard roc band, Disturbed is also regarded by some critics as nu metal and alternative metal. When asked about die-hard heavy metal fans not finding Disturbed heavy enough, Draiman at one time stated:
"We probably have too much melody going on or we're not quite as turbulent or caustic. While I really love that type of music, it's not what we try to do. If we have to place things in context, we're more hard rock than heavy metal these days. The secret is that we were never really part of any particular trend, although we definitely benefited from the popularity of what was called nu metal at the time ... We never had the stereotypical attributes that those bands had. We don’t rap; there’s no turntable involved; no fusion in that respect. We play, in my opinion, classic metal. Sabbath, Maiden, Priest, Metallica, Pantera: these are the bands that made us want to play."
Allmusic reviewer Bradley Torreano described the album Believe as "taking the sort of jump that their heroes in Soundgarden and Pantera made after their respective breakthrough records". He also described the title track as moving "from a brutal chug to a sweeping chorus that suddenly stops in its tracks and turns into a winding riff that recalls the work of vintage James Hetfield". Believe is also considered by several critics to be a step away from the nu metal sound featured on The Sickness, moving towards a more hard rock and heavy metal sound that was continued in their following albums.
According to frontman David Draiman on the band home documentary M.O.L., the lyrics that he writes are inspired by actual experiences of his own, and he stated that he likes to present his ideas with cryptic lyrics. These lyrical themes range from the Judeo-Christian concept of Heaven and Hell, domestic abuse, suicide, insanity, relationships, war, to more fantasy-like themes, such as vampirism, werewolves and demons.
They have often cited their influences as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Metallica, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Queensryche, Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden.
Guitarist Dan Donegan uses guitar tunings Drop C, Drop C# and Drop B (also occasionally Eb), which are lower tunings than regular E standard. These lower tunings allow for a heavier sound and quicker chord changes in Donegan's riffs. Donegan also uses subtle electronic effects, which the rest of the band refers to as "The Danny Donegan Orchestra".
2) Late 80's Thrash band who released the album Disturbing the Peace in 1988.
"Cool crossover/thrash metal. The music takes off quite a few times, especially when it comes up with contrasting mixtures, like "Comatose", which blends heavy doomy riffage with brutal death-tinged outbursts; there are also some undeveloped, but intriguing attempts at more technical thrash (the instrumental "Brain Deth", the sophisticated technical "Productive Intercourse Serial Killer"), spiced with some jolly, rock'n roll hooks. The shorter numbers are pure unbridled hardcore ("Kill 'Em"), but here come the laid-back, soft moments ("Bought & Sold", "Die Die Die"), and things are well balanced. "Evil Sensations" is a pleasant surprise near the end, being energetic thrash/crossover, with a nice technical twist, followed by the melodic, but interesting instrumental "Astronomically", leaving very good impression, partially ruined by the aggressive hardcore closer "What The Fuck". The band disliked the popularity that a novelty song like WTF produced, and it WAS a fan favorite but largely dropped from their live set in the 1990s. Due in part to the lyrics and how the band felt about the song. The band was formed in Minneapolis, MN but toured extensively all over, including the stomping grounds of the later Disturbed; Chicago! They played Jack Koshick's Milwaukee MetalFest in it's earliest days and supported Sepultura and Pestilence on tour, as well as Death and Sadus, and local legends IMPALER. Earl passed away in 2008, he is missed by all who knew him, and his MySpace page remains testament.
3) A 70s UK punk band.
4) OC ReMixer Mark Dillon.
VOICE
Disturbed Lyrics
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So, are you breathing
Now, now?
Are you breathing?
So, are you breathing
Now?
Wake up, are you alive? Will you listen to me?
Someone is gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
Wake up, are you alive? Will you listen to me?
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Someone is gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing? You're making me known
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
So, what's up? I wonder, why do you listen to me?
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
What's up? I wonder, why do you listen to me?
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing? You're making me known
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
So
Can't you imagine how good going through this will make you feel?
I promise, no one will ever know
There will be no chance of you getting caught
They never loved you anyway, so, come on, be a man
And do what you are compelled to do
Save me, God
I can hear the voice, but I don't wanna listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be all right
I can feel the subliminal need
To be one with the voice and make everything go
I can hear the voice, but I don't wanna listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be all right
I can feel the subliminal need
To be one with the voice and make everything all right
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing? You're making me known
Are you breathing now? Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
So, are you breathing?
So, do you breathe now, now?
So, are you breathing?
So, do you breathe now?
Disturbed's song "The Voices" is a haunting and chilling depiction of a person who is struggling with mental illness and the voices inside their head. The lyrics repeatedly ask if the listener is breathing, indicating a sense of urgency and a need to connect with the reality outside of their own mind. The theme of death runs throughout the song, with the singer claiming that "someone is gonna die when you listen to me" and urging the listener to "let the living die."
The lyrics also delve into the idea of the power of suggestion and the desire to belong to something greater than oneself. The singer is being compelled by the voice in their head to do something "freaky" and is promised that they will feel better for going through with it. The repeated phrase "are you breathing now" also speaks to the idea of being alive and awake to the world around us, and the importance of staying present and engaged with the present moment.
In summary, "The Voices" is a powerful and unsettling look at the experience of living with mental illness and the struggle to stay connected to reality while also feeling pulled towards the voices in one's own head.
Line by Line Meaning
So, are you breathin'?
Asking if the listener is alive and present in the moment
Wake up are you alive
Asking the listener to become aware of their surroundings and pay attention
Will you listen to me
Asking for the listener's attention and engagement
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Preparing the listener for disturbing content
Someone is gonna die when you listen to me
Warning the listener that the content has potentially deadly consequences
Let the living die, let the living die
Encouraging the listener to sacrifice themselves for the sake of others
Say, are you breathing now
Asking again if the listener is alive and present in the moment
Do the wicked see you
Suggesting that there are malevolent forces at work
You still breathing
Reiterating the importance of being alive and alert
You're making me known
Implying that the listener's actions have consequences for others
So, what's up
Asking the listener for their thoughts or opinions
I wonder why do you listen to me
Questioning the listener's motivations and reasons for being present
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Preparing the listener for disturbing content
Insane, your gonna die when you listen to me
Warning the listener that the content has potentially deadly consequences
Let the living die, let the living die, say
Repeating the command to sacrifice oneself for the sake of others
Can't you imagine how good going through this will make you feel?
Appealing to the listener's desire for pleasure, despite the danger
I promise, no one will ever know
Offering assurance that the listener will not be caught or punished
There will be no chance of you getting caught
Reassuring the listener that the activity will not be discovered
They never loved you anyway
Using emotional manipulation to convince the listener to take action
So come on, be a man
Challenging the listener's masculinity and bravery
And do what you are compelled to do
Advocating for the listener to act even if it goes against their better judgment
Save Me God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God
Pleading with a higher power for help or salvation
I can hear the voice but I don't want to listen
Acknowledging the presence of the dangerous voice, but expressing a desire to resist it
Strap me down and tell me I'll be all right
Suggesting a need for external restraint to resist the temptation of the voice
I can feel the subliminal need to be one
Describing a sense of pressure or persuasion from the voice
With the voice and make everything go
Implying that giving in to the voice will solve all problems
So, are you breathin', no?
Final confirmation of the listener's existence or urging them to take action
So, are you breathin', now, now
Repeating the question of whether the listener is present and alert
So, are you breathin'
Final confirmation of the listener's existence or urging them to take action
So, are you breathin' now
Repeating the question of whether the listener is present and alert
Lyrics © ONErpm, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Wengren, Dan Donegan, David Draiman, Steve Kmak
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Jack. L
So, are you breathing
No, no
Are you breathing
So, are you breathing
No
[x2]
Wake up, are you alive
Will you listen to me
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Someone is gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, Let the living die
(say)
[Chorus:]
Are you breathing, no?
Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
You're making me known
Are you breathing, no?
Do the wicked see you?
You still breathing?
[x2]
What's up? I wonder why?
Do you listen to me?
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, you're gonna die
When you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die
(say)
[Chorus]
Can't you imagine how good going through this will make you feel?
I promise, no one will ever know
There will be no chance of you getting caught
They never loved you anyway
So come on, be a man
And do what you are compelled to do Save Me God, God [x10]
I can hear the voice But I don't want to listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be alright
I can feel the subliminal need To be one with the voice
And make everything alright
I can hear the voice But I don't want to listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be alright
I can feel the subliminal need To be one with the voice
And make everything alright
[Chorus]
So, are you breathing? So, do you breathe no, no?
So, are you breathing? So, do you breathe no?
Rafidah Azahari
So, are you breathin'?
So, are you breathin'?
No, no are you breathin'?
So are you breathin', no?
Wake up are you alive
Will you listen to me
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Someone is gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die
Say, wake up are you alive
Will you listen to me
I'm gonna talk about some freaky shit now
Someone is gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die
Say, are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
You're making me known
Are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
So, what's up
I wonder why do you listen to me
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, your gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
Say, so, what's up
I wonder why do you listen to me
I'm gonna make you do some freaky shit now
Insane, your gonna die when you listen to me
Let the living die, let the living die, say
Say, are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
You're making me known
Are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
So
Can't you imagine how good going through this will make you feel?
I promise, no one will ever know
There will be no chance of you getting caught
They never loved you anyway
So come on, be a man
And do what you are compelled to do
Save Me God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God, God
I can hear the voice but I don't want to listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be all right
I can feel the subliminal need to be one
With the voice and make everything go
I can hear the voice but I don't want to listen
Strap me down and tell me I'll be all right
I can feel the subliminal need to be one with
The voice and make everything all right
Are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
You're making me known
Are you breathing now
Do the wicked see you
You still breathing
So
Are you breathin', no?
So
Are you breathin', now, now
So
Are you breathin'
So
Are you breathin' now
Erik Edgerton
Disturbed I like your new music but this is the group I fell in love with still breathing
Charles Simard
@Ted nugent pp
Malachi Ambroz
I miss this sound so much. Their last 2 albums just..... suck if im being frank.
Charlie Day
@Erik Edgerton yeah it is holy shit man he replyed to you
Gnarly Scouser
@Erik Edgerton john cena
Erik Edgerton
@Ted nugent is this the Ted nugent.
TEAM LEADER GARRY
Was just walking around at work singing this and then i realized i hadn't actually listened to it in forever. Still a sick song in 2020 👍
lisa
loving your comment in 2022 ✌️
Scooter Boi
Nothing makes me more flacid than clean versions
James Armes
Shitty isn't it?