Fates Warning is an American progressive metal band, formed in Hartford, Co… Read Full Bio ↴Fates Warning is an American progressive metal band, formed in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1982 by vocalist John Arch, guitarists Jim Matheos and Victor Arduini, bassist Joe DiBiase, and drummer Steve Zimmerman. There have been numerous lineup changes over the course of their 40-year career, and Matheos is the only constant member. As of 2020, the band consists of Matheos, vocalist Ray Alder (who replaced Arch in 1987), bassist Joey Vera (who replaced DiBiase in 1996), drummer Bobby Jarzombek and guitarist Michael Abdow. Fates Warning also had a revolving cast of drummers and guitarists by the time Jarzombek and Abdow joined the band in 2007 and 2020 respectively.

A pioneer of the progressive metal movement, Fates Warning has been referred to as one of the "Big Three" of the genre, creating and popularizing the style along with Queensrÿche and Dream Theater. Their early work, influenced by the new wave of British heavy metal, is also important in the development of American power metal. Fates Warning has released thirteen studio albums, two live albums, one compilation album, one VHS cassette, three DVDs (each featuring live concerts) and four demo tapes. The band experienced its first commercial success with the 1986 release of their third studio album, Awaken the Guardian, which peaked at No. 191 on the Billboard 200 and became the first album released on Metal Blade to enter that chart. Their next three albums—No Exit (1988), Perfect Symmetry (1989) and Parallels (1991)—were also successful; the first two peaked at No. 111 and No. 141 on the Billboard 200, respectively. By 2001, Fates Warning had sold over a million albums worldwide. Their thirteenth studio album, Long Day Good Night, was released on November 6, 2020.

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Studio albums
Night on Bröcken (1984)
The Spectre Within (1985)
Awaken the Guardian (1986)
No Exit (1988)
Perfect Symmetry (1989)
Parallels (1991)
Inside Out (1994)
A Pleasant Shade of Gray (1997)
Disconnected (2000)
FWX (2004)
Darkness in a Different Light (2013)
Theories of Flight (2016)
Long Day Good Night (2020)

So
Fates Warning Lyrics

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Feeling so strong
I feel so inspired
Like a man with all the words
I could move the world
If I weren't so tired

So, so tired
So, so tired

So

Feeling so proud
I feel so admired
Like a man on a stage
I could play the part
If I weren't so tired

So, so tired
So, so tired
So

Tired of mind
and all I think
Tired of thirst
and all that I drink
Tired of will
and all that I need
Tired of body
and all that I bleed
Tired of breath
and all that I breathe
Tired of heart
and all that I grieve
Tired of sight
and all that I see
Tired of you
and tired of me

Feeling so full
Nothing desired
Like a man with everything
I should be happy
But I'm only tired

So, so tired

So, so tired
So

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fates Warning's song "So" explore the feeling of being exhausted despite feeling accomplished and fulfilled. The opening lines describe a sense of strength and inspiration, as if the singer could change the world. However, this drive is hindered by exhaustion. The repetition of "so, so tired" reinforces the weariness that the singer feels. The sense of pride and admiration is also felt, as if the singer has achieved a sense of fulfillment. But even with everything they have, the singer is still fatigued.

The second half of the song delves into the different aspects of life that contribute to this tiredness. The mind, thirst, will, body, breath, heart, sight, and even relationships with others are all sources of weariness. The last verse speaks to a sense of having everything, but still feeling unfulfilled and exhausted. The use of contrast between the initial sense of power and the final sense of weariness paints a picture of the inner conflict that the singer is experiencing.

Overall, "So" is a reflection on the complexity of fulfillment and exhaustion. While someone may feel like they have everything they need, they can still feel drained and lost. The lyrics capture this dual feeling, highlighting the contrast between ambition and exhaustion.

Line by Line Meaning

Feeling so strong
I feel confident and capable

I feel so inspired
I feel motivated and creative

Like a man with all the words
I feel articulate and able to express myself

I could move the world
I could make a significant impact

If I weren't so tired
If I didn't feel so fatigued

So, so tired
Extremely exhausted

Feeling so proud
I feel accomplished and deserving

I feel so admired
I feel respected and valued

Like a man on a stage
I feel like a performer in the spotlight

I could play the part
I could fulfill expectations or live up to a role

Tired of mind
Mentally exhausted

and all I think
Fatigued from mental processes

Tired of thirst
Dehydrated or lacking in satisfaction

and all that I drink
Fatigued from consumption

Tired of will
Exhausted from exerting effort

and all that I need
Burnt out from necessities

Tired of body
Physically fatigued

and all that I bleed
Drained from physical loss

Tired of breath
Exhausted from respiration

and all that I breathe
Overwhelmed from the environment

Tired of heart
Emotionally drained

and all that I grieve
Burdened by sorrow and loss

Tired of sight
Weary from perception

and all that I see
Overloaded with visual information

Tired of you
Weary of others

and tired of me
Burnt out from personal struggles

Feeling so full
Satisfied and content

Nothing desired
Not lacking anything

Like a man with everything
Feeling fulfilled and abundant

I should be happy
I ought to feel content

But I'm only tired
But I'm still exhausted

So, so tired
Extremely exhausted

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Written by: J. MATHEOS

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@tomas_horn

9y↑11

Feeling so strong
I feel so inspired
Like a man with all the words
I could move the world
If I weren't so tired

So, so tired
So, so tired
So

Feeling so proud
I feel so admired
Like a man on a stage
I could play the part
If I weren't so tired

So, so tired
So, so tired
So

Tired of mind
And all I think
Tired of thirst
And all that I drink
Tired of will
And all that I need
Tired of body
And all that I bleed
Tired of breath
And all that I breathe
Tired of heart
And all that I grieve
Tired of sight
And all that I see
Tired of you
And tired of me

Feeling so full
Nothing desired
Like a man with everything
I should be happy
But I'm only tired

So, so tired
So, so tired
So

@smokinjz

4y↑3

Ray Alder – vocals
Jim Matheos – guitars, additional keyboards, sequencing, effects
Mark Zonder – drums
Joey Vera – bass
Kevin Moore – keyboards
Steve Tushar – additional keyboards, sequencing, effects
Laurie Matheos – voices
Amy Motta – voices
Bernie Altman – voices

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