Few Left Standing was a Spirit Filled Hardcore band signed to Takehold Reco… Read Full Bio ↴Few Left Standing was a Spirit Filled Hardcore band signed to Takehold Records and was later signed, without their permission, to Solid State Records after its parent company Tooth & Nail Records bought out Takehold. Few Left Standing was known for their explicitly Christian lyrics, unlike many bands that were around in their time. Their music was a blend of metallic riffs and hardcore sensibility. The band consisted of 4 members. Their debut record on Takehold Records was well received, due in large part to being one of the first albums produced by Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice fame. After their second record "Wormwood," the band decided that God was calling them to do other things, and soon disbanded. Their records can be purchased online through the Tooth and Nail Records webstore, and their influence still echoes through many of their loyal fans.

What's The Use
Few Left Standing Lyrics

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Where's my head
caught up in selling the drama
where am I
coloring the chameleon to fit in
lost my integrity to have a
social status
good cop bad cop
be all things to all people

a talker
a listener
not a conformist
I love you, I hate you
trying to save you
trying to hurt you
who am I
losing sight on why I live
if I live, I live for Him
if I die, I die for Him
take up your cross
and follow him, not the sheep
time to focus on developing
not damaging

don't want to be another Judas
what have I done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Few Left Standing's song "What's The Use" depict someone who is struggling with their identity and where they fit in. The singer is questioning where they are mentally and emotionally while being caught up in the drama of seeking acceptance from others. They have lost their integrity and sense of self to fit in with the crowd, and they try to be all things to all people, whether it be a talker or listener, good cop or bad cop, or someone who loves and hates. The singer is losing sight of their purpose and struggles to understand why they should keep living, but they know that if they do live, it should be for Him. They want to follow Jesus, not the sheep, and they cannot bear being like Judas, who betrayed Jesus. The singer is questioning what they have done and wants to focus on developing their identity rather than damaging it.

The lyrics to "What's The Use" are powerful and reflective of a common struggle many people face in their lives. The social pressure to conform and the desire to seek validation from others can make a person lose sight of who they are and what they stand for. This song urges us to focus on developing ourselves and living for a higher purpose, rather than living for the approval of others.

Line by Line Meaning

Where's my head
I'm feeling lost and confused

caught up in selling the drama
I'm getting too wrapped up in other people's problems and conflicts

where am I
I'm trying to find my place in the world

coloring the chameleon to fit in
I'm changing myself to conform to the expectations of others

lost my integrity to have a social status
I've sacrificed my morals and values to gain acceptance from others

good cop bad cop
I'm trying to play different roles to please everyone

be all things to all people
I'm trying to meet everyone's needs and expectations, even if they conflict

a talker
I tend to talk more than listen

a listener
I want to be better at listening to others

not a conformist
I don't want to blindly follow social norms and expectations

I love you, I hate you
I have mixed feelings towards others