Members:
Andrew Carey - Vocals
Craig Chaney - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jason Southwell - Bass
Brad Moxey - Drums
Alex Varian - Guitar
It's All Over But the Cryin'
Evergreen Terrace Lyrics
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You're searching for answers.
Was it worth the cost?
No sky, no ground.
The illusion of time.
No river, no boat.
Another state of mind.
As the water fills my lungs.
I'm goin' down and I can't stop sinking.
If I could swim a little more.
I could make it to the shore.
Wishful thoughts can't stop this mud I'm drinking.
Your gods can't hear you.
You're still lost in the herd.
I know, I cried out.
They never said a word.
Nothing but water.
In the sacred pools.
Nothing in their holy books.
But fears of an ancient fool.
The song "It's All Over But the Cryin'" by Evergreen Terrace is a song that explores the theme of despair and the feeling of isolation that one can feel even when surrounded by others. The lyrics suggest that the singer of the song is lost and searching for answers, but cannot find them, no matter how hard they try. The river that is mentioned in the first line is a metaphor for the journey that the singer is on, and their inability to cross it signifies their inability to find a way out of their situation. The use of the phrase "illusion of time" suggests that the singer feels like time is running out for them to find answers to their problems.
The chorus of the song is particularly haunting, as it describes the singer's desperate struggle to stay afloat as they sink into the water. The lines "If I could swim a little more, I could make it to the shore. Wishful thoughts can't stop this mud I'm drinking" suggest that the singer is aware of their own limitations, and that they are aware that their efforts to stay alive may ultimately be futile.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of disillusionment with religion and the idea of a higher power. The lines "Your gods can't hear you. You're still lost in the herd" suggest that the singer feels abandoned by a higher power, and that they are alone in their despair. The lines "Nothing in their holy books, but fears of an ancient fool" suggest that the singer believes that religion offers no real answers to the problems that they are facing, and that it is merely a tool to manipulate and control people.
Line by Line Meaning
What is this river you want to cross?
Do you have a goal that you are relentlessly pursuing?
You're searching for answers.
Do you feel lost and trying to find a solution?
Was it worth the cost?
Are the sacrifices you've made worth it?
No sky, no ground.
Do you feel like you're in a void with no sense of direction?
The illusion of time.
Does time seem fleeting and immaterial?
No river, no boat.
Do you have no means of moving forward?
Another state of mind.
Are you trying to change your perspective or mindset?
Degenerating, come undone.
Are you progressing towards a decline or breakdown?
As the water fills my lungs.
Is your struggle getting harder and taking a physical toll?
I'm goin' down and I can't stop sinking.
Is the situation overwhelming and out of your control?
If I could swim a little more.
Do you still have a fighting spirit and willing to push forward?
I could make it to the shore.
Do you believe you can reach your goal if you keep trying?
Wishful thoughts can't stop this mud I'm drinking.
Are you aware that positive thinking alone won't solve your problem?
Your gods can't hear you.
Are you struggling alone, with no divine intervention or help in sight?
You're still lost in the herd.
Are you stuck in the same predicament as everyone else with no unique solution?
I know, I cried out.
Have you voiced your struggles to anyone, seeking empathy or support?
They never said a word.
Did they ignore you or were they unable to help?
Nothing but water.
Are your efforts fruitless, just like pouring water into a bottomless pit?
In the sacred pools.
Have you sought help in spiritual or religious traditions?
Nothing in their holy books.
Have you found no guidance or solution in sacred texts?
But fears of an ancient fool.
Do these holy books only contain irrational or outdated solutions?
Contributed by Elijah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AFlyingCoconut
Always love hearing new stuff from Evergreen Terrace! :D
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Almost 10 years later nothing new 😞
Михаил Николаев
лучшая песня в альбоме
Tyler Cundiff
The best 2 minutes and 52 seconds of my life
Jeremy Higgins
So deep!!!!
Nick LJ
Nothing but water in your sacred pools!
Joshua Wallace
I dream myself in a anime world and when woke up, I said hell yeah.
Daniel
First time i've ever had something good recommended by YouTube
Kevin Machuca
Nice song
Mauricio Correa Meza
I wish the rest of the Metalcore bands on your roster were THIS good.