Current band members:
Marcos Leal – vocals (2019–present)
Dave Chavarri – drums (1998–present)
Daniel Couto – percussion (2003–present)
Jes De Hoyos – lead guitar (2019–present)
Sal Dominguez – rhythm guitar (2019–present)
Lazaro Pina – bass (1999–present)
Former band members:
Cristian Machado – vocals (1999–2019)
Jorge Rosado – vocals (1998–1999)
Ahrue Luster – lead guitar (2003–2019)
Marc Rizzo – lead guitar (1998–2003)
Diego Verduzco – rhythm guitar (2006–2019)
Jardel Paisante – rhythm guitar (1999–2006)
Daniel Gomez – rhythm guitar (1998)
Roger Vasquez – percussion (1999–2003)
Omar Clavijo – turntables (2003–2004)
Lifeless...Life...
Ill Niño Lyrics
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Yo no entiendo lo que es, everything is just a haze
I just need, I just need to become your disease
I could be, I could be all that you will believe
I will freeze, I will freeze and distort all your dreams
You will feed, you will feed enough to never get away
Don't think of asking for help
Just stay
I will take you away
My drug is everything I wanted her to be
She helps me deal and run away from life
I couldn't cope and wouldn't even try
When the well's running dry
That is how I was meant to be
Is in me, everything that you need is in me
I could be, I could be all that you will believe
I will turn, I will turn you so numb and so cold
You will feed, you will feed enough to never get away
I make you feel like yourself
Don't think of asking for help
Just stay
I will take you away
My drug is everything I wanted her to be
She helps me deal and run away from life
I couldn't cope and wouldn't even try
When the well's running dry
My drug is everything I want it to be
I never thought that I'd be down here begging, down on my knees, but hey
It's my life and I think it's not funny
I chose it myself and that's all that you owe me
For life, life, life, life
Life, life, life
Lifeless life, life, life, life, life
Life
My drug is everything I want it to be
I never thought that I'd be down here begging, down on my knees, but hey
It's my life and I think it's not funny
I chose it myself, it's all that you owe me
For life, life, life, life
Life, life, life
Lifeless life, lifeless life, lifeless life
When the world's running dry
The song "Lifeless...Life..." by Ill Niño seems to be about the struggles of addiction and the feeling of being lost and unclear about one's path in life. The repeated line "Yo no entiendo lo que es, everything is just a haze" translates to "I don't understand what it is, everything is just a haze" and emphasizes the feeling of confusion and disorientation. The singer of the song speaks from the perspective of someone who has found a drug that helps them cope with life and take them away from their problems, but in reality, the drug is just a temporary escape that distorts their reality and emotions. The chorus "I make you feel like yourself, don't think of asking for help, just stay, I will take you away" reflects how addiction can make people feel like they are in control and everything is okay, but in reality, they are just getting sucked deeper and deeper into the problem.
The lines "My drug is everything I wanted her to be, she helps me deal and run away from life, I couldn't cope and wouldn't even try when the well's running dry" specifically mention the drug as a "she" and indicate how people can use substances to fill a void in their lives or cope with emotional pain. The song also highlights the idea that the singer has chosen their path in life and takes ownership of it, stating "It's my life and I think it's not funny, I chose it myself, it's all that you owe me."
Overall, the lyrics in "Lifeless...Life..." showcase the destructive nature of addiction and the feeling of being powerless to overcome it, but also the sense of control and ownership addicts can have over their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo no entiendo lo que es, everything is just a haze
I don't understand what this is, everything is a blur
I just need, I just need to become your disease
I want to be your addiction, your sickness
I could be, I could be all that you will believe
I can be the one you trust, believe in me
I will freeze, I will freeze and distort all your dreams
I'll paralyze you, corrupt all your hopes
You will feed, you will feed enough to never get away
You'll become dependent on me, never able to escape
My drug is everything I wanted her to be
My addiction is what I wish she was
She helps me deal and run away from life
She helps me cope, forget reality
When the well's running dry
When my addiction isn't enough
That is how I was meant to be
I'm meant to be an addict
Is in me, everything that you need is in me
I have everything you require
I will turn, I will turn you so numb and so cold
I'll make you emotionally distant
My drug is everything I want it to be
My addiction is how I want it
I never thought that I'd be down here begging, down on my knees, but hey
I never expected to be in this state, but whatever
It's my life and I think it's not funny
It's my life and I don't find it amusing
I chose it myself and that's all that you owe me
It's my choice, I don't need your approval
For life, life, life, life
Life, life, life
Lifeless life, life, life, life, life
Life
My existence is mundane, my life is empty
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Marlette, Cristian Machado, Dave Chavarri, Jardel Paisante, Lazaro Pina, Marc Rizzo
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