In April 2009, a new lineup was announced with Cazares returning and Gene Hoglan as drummer. Bell and Stroud are both reprising their respective roles, and the band completed a seventh studio album entitled Mechanize. Former members Christian Olde Wolbers and Raymond Herrera (both currently playing in Arkaea) dispute the legitimacy of the new lineup, and a legal battle is underway from both parties. The band has performed at three Ozzfests as well as the inaugural Gigantour and has had singles in the US Mainstream Rock Top 40 and albums in the Billboard Top 40, 100, and 200. The band has sold more than 1 million albums in the US alone.
No One
Fear Factory Lyrics
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Like a thorn that pierced my skin
Spilling strength on the floor where I stand
It surrounds me, controls me
Shows weakness inside me
Surrounds me, controls me
Shows weakness inside me
But they won't succeed
No one
No one
No one can deny
Sadness in my heart
Like a storm that ripped apart
All the fragments of what was happiness
It takes over, and numbs me
Shows the fear inside me
Takes over, and numbs me
Shows the fear inside me
They've tried to kill me
But they won't succeed
No one
No one
No one can deny
No one
No one
No one can deny
Take one
Take one more shot
One more shot at me
Take one
Take one more shot
One more shot at me
And believe
And believe
Takes over and numbs me
Shows the fear inside me
Inside
Inside
Inside my head
No one
No one
No one can deny
No one
No one
No one can deny
No one
No one
No one
No one
The opening lines of Fear Factory's "No One" describe the internal conflict of violent thoughts raging within the singer's head like a thorn piercing their skin. The imagery of spilling strength on the floor echoes the feeling of being drained and overpowered by these violent impulses. The line "It surrounds me, controls me, shows weakness inside me" suggests that the singer feels trapped and powerless in the face of their own darkness. The repetition of these lines throughout the song emphasizes the sense of being trapped in a cycle of violence and weakness.
The second verse shifts to a description of sadness in the singer's heart, which is described as a storm that has torn apart the fragments of happiness. The storm imagery evokes the sense of chaos and tumultuous emotions that can come with depression and trauma. The line "Takes over and numbs me, shows the fear inside me" suggests that the singer feels overwhelmed and unable to fully process their emotions, leading to a numbness and a sense of fear. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that no one can deny the strength of these emotions and experiences.
Overall, "No One" is a deeply personal song that explores themes of violence and trauma, as well as the struggle to overcome these internal demons. The lyrics highlight the difficulty of facing internal struggles and the sense of isolation that can come with feeling trapped in one's own mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Violence in my head
My mind is consumed by violent thoughts.
Like a thorn that pierced my skin
The violent thoughts are painful and piercing, like a thorn breaking through my skin.
Spilling strength on the floor where I stand
The violent thoughts are draining my strength, leaving me weakened and helpless.
It surrounds me, controls me
The violent thoughts are overwhelming and controlling me.
Shows weakness inside me
The violent thoughts reveal a weakness inside me.
They've tried to kill me
But they won't succeed
Others have tried to defeat me, but I will live on.
No one
No one
No one can deny
No one can deny the pain and fear I am feeling.
Sadness in my heart
I am consumed by sadness and grief.
Like a storm that ripped apart
All the fragments of what was happiness
The sadness is like a storm that has destroyed my happiness.
It takes over, and numbs me
The sadness overwhelms me and makes me feel numb.
Shows the fear inside me
The sadness reveals the fear inside me.
Takes over, and numbs me
The sadness completely takes over and numbs me.
Take one
Take one more shot
One more shot at me
Take one
Take one more shot
One more shot at me
And believe
And believe
Despite the pain, I will stand strong in the face of adversity and believe in myself.
Takes over and numbs me
Shows the fear inside me
Inside
Inside
Inside my head
The sadness is overwhelming and reveals the fear inside my mind.
No one
No one
No one can deny
No one
No one
No one can deny
No one
No one
No one
No one
No one can deny the pain and fear I am feeling.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BURTON C. BELL, CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS, DINO A.M. CAZARES, RAYMOND HERRERA
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SlappySquirrelFanatic2001
🎶They tried to kill me, but they won’t succeed🎶
Wow, what a legendary lyric.
Vasectomy Gaming
Has to be my favourite song on the album
zii
Mine is Digimortal, which happens to be name of the album haha.
Blackefeltsch
Those riffs and beats drop harder than bombs.
Francesco Laruffa
I love this song!
Christopher Björkqvist
U are not alone.................
TheRage191
I was a hardcore hatebreed fan but fear factory has them beat by a long shot
Jesse Strobel
Damn right they do.
Alejandra G
Life's hymn
Nina Nijns
2020 and more years to come