Members:
Andrew Carey - Vocals
Craig Chaney - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jason Southwell - Bass
Brad Moxey - Drums
Alex Varian - Guitar
Post Satanic Ritual Baby
Evergreen Terrace Lyrics
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In the end I always lose.
The lie about love and fear.
Is they're things that you can't choose.
But my soul is still thirsty.
Sometimes we all just need a drink.
You only see through bloodshot eyes.
When you're crying in the sink.
I tried to shake the feeling.
But now the feeling's shaking me.
My back is against the ceiling.
Still holding on, I cut my teeth.
Forget it all. Forget it all.
Forgetting all that's under me.
My back is against the ceiling.
Still holding on, I cut my teeth.
I'm losing ground and I'm losing sleep.
So leave that candle burning.
So I can make it back from the brink.
I just can't shake the feeling
The song "Post Satanic Ritual Baby" by Evergreen Terrace is a powerful lyrical expression of the struggle for survival amidst various trials of life. The first verse, "No sense in talking sense. In the end, I always lose" implies the futility of trying to reason out the difficulties people face in life. It could be that sometimes, life's problems are too complex and inexplicable for human comprehension, and we may never entirely understand them.
The second verse, "The lie about love and fear. Is they're things that you can't choose." describes how love and fear are natural emotions that people cannot avoid or control. They can often lead to complex situations that are difficult to manage, and trying to keep them at bay can be like trying to contain a fire with water.
The chorus points toward an emotional breakdown, "I tried to shake the feeling. But now the feeling's shaking me. My back is against the ceiling. Still holding on, I cut my teeth. Forget it all. Forget it all.", and the urge to forget everything, with an image of being trapped between a ceiling and a floor, constantly struggling to survive.
In conclusion, Evergreen Terrace's song, "Post Satanic Ritual Baby," shows that sometimes, life's difficulties can be overwhelming, leading to emotional and psychological breakdowns. The song presents a genuine and insightful perspective of the emotional and mental struggles in human existence.
Line by Line Meaning
No sense in talking sense.
There's no point in having sensible discussions when it always leads to failure.
In the end I always lose.
No matter what, the outcome is always unfavorable for me.
The lie about love and fear.
The falsehood is that love and fear are emotions that can be chosen and controlled.
Is they're things that you can't choose.
You can't control or choose the feelings of love or fear.
But my soul is still thirsty.
Despite everything, I still crave fulfillment.
Sometimes we all just need a drink.
We all need something to numb the pain or take the edge off at times.
You only see through bloodshot eyes.
When you're emotional and upset, your vision is distorted.
When you're crying in the sink.
When you're at your lowest point and crying, you're alone and vulnerable.
I tried to shake the feeling.
I attempted to get rid of my negative feelings.
But now the feeling's shaking me.
Now my feelings have taken control of me instead.
My back is against the ceiling.
I'm stuck with nowhere to go.
Still holding on, I cut my teeth.
Despite the adversity, I'm toughening up and fighting.
Forget it all. Forget it all.
I need to let go of everything weighing me down.
Forgetting all that's under me.
Disregarding everything beneath or behind me.
I'm losing ground and I'm losing sleep.
Things are getting worse and it's taking a toll on my well-being.
So leave that candle burning.
Keep hope alive, even when things seem bleak.
So I can make it back from the brink.
In order to pull through and avoid hitting rock bottom.
I just can't shake the feeling
Despite trying, I'm unable to get rid of this negative emotion.
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drk
Best song off the album for me... pretty amazing.
Shin Rin
love them since 2007! great album!
Tomislav Jakopec
I'm an old fan and I absolutely love this song! It's quite clear that Rise had its fingers in making of this album, but despite that it's still great.
Phil Pacific
i think they did great work together
Phil Pacific
i like the little melody at the beginning... almost like a lullaby... i just wish the song brought us full circle so we could understand the meaning.
Scythe Greene
This is sick these guys have been around for ages i know them from the mad world cover there older meterial wasnt so amazing other than a few songs and they influnced parkway drive
Bullet Billy
I think this is my favorite song off the album
Phillip Stehling
Good stuff keep it up!!
Straight Clippin
This is real good
Ryan Maxim
This is so good