- Lifelines in 2016, which reached #15 on the Billboard 200,
- Trauma in 2019, which became their most successful album yet - receiving both a Best Rock Album Grammy nomination, as well as a Best Metal Performance nomination for the album’s first single - „Bow Down”,
- True Power in 2022.
Four of I Prevail’s songs have landed on the top 10 of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart, with 2019’s „Hurricane” reaching #1.
Lineup:
Brian Burkheiser – clean vocals
Eric Vanlerberghe – clean harsh vocals
Steve Menoian – lead guitar
Dylan Bowman – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Gabe Helguera – drums
I Don't Belong Here
I Prevail Lyrics
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'Cause I don't belong here
'Cause I don't belong here
Those days, it was all I wanted, nowadays, it feels all the same
Used to stare at my bedroom ceiling
Wishing everything could change
Now it's hard when you're always searching
Time disappears, year after year
How the hell did I get here? ('Cause)
I feel so far away
Minutes turn to hours and the hours into days, I gave up everything
You don't know what you got until you throw it all away
'Cause I don't belong here, I don't belong here, I don't belong, I don't belong
I don't belong here, I don't belong here, I don't belong
Looking back on the past, all the time I wasted
Running from everyone that tells me that I'm fading out
Must be mistaken 'cause I, I, I don't feel anything
You know I got this brain, it drives me insane
Some days I feel I can't take the pain, I'm gone
I can't explain it 'cause I, I, I don't need anything (no)
I feel so far away, minutes turn to hours and the hours into days
I gave up everything, you don't know what you got until you throw it all away
'Cause I don't belong here, I don't belong here, I don't belong, I don't belong
I don't belong here, I don't belong here, I don't belong
The lyrics of I Prevail's song "I Don't Belong Here" explore the feeling of disconnection and despair that comes from feeling like you don't fit in or belong anywhere. The repetition of the line "Cause I don't belong here" emphasizes the heavy weight of this feeling, pushing it to the forefront of the song's message. The first verse takes us back to a time when the singer longed for change, but now they find themselves lost in a feeling of deja vu. They are always searching for something they left behind, and as time passes, they feel more and more out of place. The second verse is more introspective, focusing on the singer's internal struggles. They describe feeling numb and disconnected from the world around them, driven mad by their own thoughts. The chorus emphasizes the pain of feeling like an outsider, the sense of being adrift and disconnected from everything and everyone around you.
The song's instrumentation drives the lyrics home, with heavy guitar riffs and a driving beat that give a sense of urgency and desperation. The overall effect is powerful and emotional, capturing the raw feeling of existential dread that comes with feeling like you don't belong. "I Don't Belong Here" captures a universal experience that many people can relate to, making it an impactful and relatable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause I don't belong here
The singer feels out of place and disconnected from their current surroundings.
Those days, it was all I wanted, nowadays, it feels all the same
The singer used to crave the life they have now, but it has lost its meaning and excitement over time.
Used to stare at my bedroom ceiling, wishing everything could change
The singer used to feel trapped and unsatisfied with their life, and would often daydream of a better future.
Now it's hard when you're always searching, for the life that you left behind
The artist is struggling to find happiness and purpose in their current life, and is constantly longing for the past.
Time disappears, year after year, how the hell did I get here? ('Cause)
The artist is amazed at how quickly time has passed, and is questioning how they ended up in their current situation.
I feel so far away, minutes turn to hours and the hours into days, I gave up everything
The singer feels disconnected from the world around them and is struggling to find fulfillment, despite having sacrificed everything to get where they are.
You don't know what you got until you throw it all away
The singer realizes that they have taken their life for granted and has only realized its value after losing it.
Looking back on the past, all the time I wasted, running from everyone that tells me that I'm fading out
The artist regrets the time they wasted avoiding the people who cared about them and is now struggling to find purpose in life as they feel they are losing their identity.
Must be mistaken 'cause I, I, I don't feel anything
The artist is so disconnected from their emotions that they no longer feel anything.
You know I got this brain, it drives me insane, some days I feel I can't take the pain, I'm gone
The artist's thoughts and emotions are overwhelming them to the point where they feel like they're losing their grip on reality.
I can't explain it 'cause I, I, I don't need anything (no)
The singer is struggling to understand their own emotions and desires, as they feel like they have lost all sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Burkheiser, Eric Vanlerberghe, Steve Menoian
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