Sick, okay, this is the song that was one of the first one we came up with when we had like a band jam session, about a year ago. And I don't know, we were really excited about it right away. Sometimes you get in a room with a group of people and try to write a song together and it just doesn't work. The more brains you get going, sometimes the more disjointed it becomes and the more directions start getting pulled apart.
This was a really cool moment because I felt like we discovered that we were on the same page. And as this line-up, this band we really can write together that way. And that was really exciting for me because again that's not what I'm used to and that's not what I've done the most in my life. For this band, it's usually been very private, kinda one on one, or alone kind of thing. Mostly one-on-one with somebody, I'm not writing those guitar parts or anything. Anyway. So, when we wrote Sick it was like an experiment that we didn't know if it would work or not. And I remember we were all just really excited at the end of it because we love that song. But it was just, for me I think of it like that was the moment when we were like 'Yeah, we can do this, it's gonna be fun'
Sick
Evanescence Lyrics
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'Cause there's nothing that can change the way I feel
Taken all that you wanted
Now there's nothing that can change the way I feel
Hold on, little girl
The end is soon to come
We will not follow
Sick of it all, sick of it all
They don't understand how
Sick we are, sick we are
Of this bottomless pit of lies behind closed eyes
Oceans between us
And there's nothing that can change the way I feel
I can still taste the poison of every fall
Every breath, our ways to heal
Hold on, little girl
The end is soon to come
Sick of it all, sick of it all
We will not follow
Sick of it all, sick of it all
They don't understand how
Sick we are, sick we are
Of this bottomless pit of lies behind closed eyes
Someday you'll know the peace
Someday the light will break through
And nothing you tell yourself
Will save us from the truth
Screamin' out
Sick of it all, sick of it all
We will not follow
Sick of it all, sick of it all
They don't understand how
Sick we are, sick we are
Of this bottomless pit of lies behind closed eyes
The lyrics of Evanescence's song "Sick" explore themes of frustration, disillusionment, and hopelessness in the face of a seemingly endless cycle of lies and deception. The singer is at a point where they feel like there is nothing left to do but embrace the silence and accept their emotions, as there is no cure for how they are feeling. The opening lines "Embrace the silence, 'Cause there's nothing that can change the way I feel" set the tone for the entire song. The chorus reinforces the idea of feeling sick and tired of the constant lies and manipulation, with the repeated line "Sick of it all, sick of it all, We will not follow."
The verses describe the distance between the singer and whoever they are addressing, with "Oceans between us" creating a sense of separation and emphasizing how alone the singer feels in their emotions. The repetition of "Hold on, little girl, The end is soon to come" in each verse conveys a sense of urgency, highlighting the singer's desperation to see a resolution and escape the cycle of lies and deceit.
The final lines, "Someday you'll know the peace, Someday the light will break through, And nothing you tell yourself, Will save us from the truth," offer an almost bleak commentary on the situation. It seems as if the singer feels resigned to the inevitability of the situation, understanding that even if they try to pretend that everything is okay, it won't change the reality of the situation.
Overall, "Sick" portrays a deeply emotional and relatable sentiment that many people may feel at some point in their lives. It is a reminder that sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we cannot change the world around us or how it affects us.
Line by Line Meaning
Embrace the silence
Accept the silence and emptiness in life
'Cause there's nothing that can change the way I feel
The singer feels hopeless and nothing can change that
Taken all that you wanted
The singer has been used or taken advantage of in some way
Now there's nothing that can change the way I feel
The damage has been done and cannot be undone
Hold on, little girl
Encouragement to keep fighting and hold on a little longer
The end is soon to come
There is a light at the end of the tunnel
Sick of it all, sick of it all
The singer is fed up with everything
We will not follow
The artist will not conform or continue down a destructive path
They don't understand how
Others don't understand the artist's predicament or feelings
Sick we are, sick we are
The artist is ill or tired of the situation
Of this bottomless pit of lies behind closed eyes
The lies and deception are never-ending and hidden from others
Oceans between us
The distance between the artist and others is vast
And there's nothing that can change the way I feel
The singer's emotions cannot be altered
I can still taste the poison of every fall
The memory of past hurts still lingers
Every breath, our ways to heal
Breathing and finding ways to cope are important for healing
Someday you'll know the peace
There is hope for a peaceful future
Someday the light will break through
Light and hope will eventually shine through
And nothing you tell yourself
Lies or self-deception will not help the situation
Will save us from the truth
The truth must be faced and accepted
Screamin' out
Expressing the pain and frustration loudly
Sick of it all, sick of it all
Repeating the artist's frustration and desire for change
We will not follow
The artist will not continue down a destructive path
They don't understand how
Others don't understand the singer's predicament or feelings
Sick we are, sick we are
The artist is ill or tired of the situation
Of this bottomless pit of lies behind closed eyes
The lies and deception are never-ending and hidden from others
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amy Lee, Terry Balsamo, William Amos Hunt, William Barry Hunt, Timothy Todd McCord
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