"Re-Align" is a song by the hard rock band Godsmack is on their third offic… Read Full Bio ↴"Re-Align" is a song by the hard rock band Godsmack is on their third official album "Faceless" and on their acoustic EP, The Other Side.
The two versions have a very similar sound. The acoustic version however, runs for 4:23, two seconds longer than the original version on the album Faceless. While they both have a somewhat heavy feel, the acoustic version is naturally a bit softer.

Re-Align
Godsmack Lyrics

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Decisions made from desperation
No way to go
Internal instincts craving isolation
For me to grow

[Chorus:]
My fears come alive
In this place where I once died

Demons dreaming
Knowing I, I just needed to realign

Fell in a river of illusion
And apathy
Drowning in a self-induced confusion
I'd rather be

[Chorus x4]
My fears come alive
In this place where I once died
Demons dreaming
Knowing I, I just needed to realign

Yeah!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Godsmack's song "Re-Align" talk about the struggles of a person who found themselves in a desperate, confusing and apathetic state of mind. The person in question seemingly made some decisions in desperation, and as a result, they found themselves in a situation where they had nowhere to go. Their internal instincts, however, were craving isolation, most likely in an attempt to find clarity, grow and develop as an individual.

The chorus, particularly the line "my fears come alive in this place where I once died," suggests that the person's fears and anxieties had taken over their life, and were beginning to feel like a part of them had already died. It's evident that the person acknowledges the presence of these fears and demons in their life, and they needed to realign to get back on track.

Overall, "Re-Align" is a song about self-discovery, growth, and coming out of difficult times stronger and more aware of oneself. The lyrics hit close to home for many people struggling with mental health and overall life struggles, making it a relatable and powerful song.

Line by Line Meaning

Decisions made from desperation
The choices I made were a result of my despair.

No way to go
I felt trapped and didn't see any way out.

Internal instincts craving isolation
My inner voice was telling me to seek solitude.

For me to grow
I needed to be by myself to develop and improve.

[Chorus:]
Repeating the chorus section.

My fears come alive
All my worries and anxieties seem real again.

In this place where I once died
In this situation that made me feel hopeless and defeated before.

Demons dreaming
I'm haunted by my own thoughts and nightmares.

Knowing I, I just needed to realign
I understand that I need to re-evaluate myself and make adjustments.

Fell in a river of illusion
I was deceived by my own assumptions and misconceptions.

And apathy
I lost my passion and motivation for life.