Internal Bleeding was formed in 1991 with a short-lived original lineup of guitarist Chris Pervelis, bassist Tom Slobowski, vocalist Brian Richards, drummer Bill Tolley, and guitarist Anthony Miola; Slobowski and Richards were quickly replaced by John Colucco and Eric Wigger, respectively. Shortly after the band recorded its first demo, another lineup overhaul took place, with Wallace Milton taking over lead vocals and Brian Hobbie claiming the bass slot. A second demo titled Invocation of Evil was released by the small Wild Rags label in 1993; Milton then left the group, and drummer Tolley temporarily took over vocal duties for the 1994 EP Perpetual Degradation. A permanent replacement for Milton was found in Frank Rini, and the band's performance at the 1994 Milwaukee Metalfest helped get them a deal with Pavement Records. Their first nationally distributed album, Voracious Contempt, appeared in 1995 and achieved some success in the metal underground. After the follow-up, 1997's The Extinction of Benevolence, further lineup shifts occurred: Rini departed temporarily replaced by Ryan Schemmenti (Disfigured, Gilgongo), with full time vocal duties handed over to Ray Lebron (Immortal Suffering), and Miola's place was taken by Guy Marchais (Pyrexia, Suffocation). Thus reconstituted, Internal Bleeding issued its third proper album, Driven To Conquer, in 1999...
...2011
After a long hiatus to settle their post-Internal Bleeding careers, raise families and settle down a bit, the core of the classic lineup is back with the addition of Keith Devito (Pyrexia, Catastrophic) on vocals, and Jason Liff on bass. Internal Bleeding returns to play shows and write new material that will hopefully end up on a release. Current full line up: Bill Tolley - drums, Brian Hobbie - guitar, Chris Pervelis - guitar, Jason Liff - bass, Keith DeVito - vocals.
Falling Down
Internal Bleeding Lyrics
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I'm at the point of no return
I've reached the end my rope
The pressure builds I can't cope
Stare through my soul watch it burn
Live a life unfulfilled
Tired of emptiness
Weakened by pettiness
Low life fuck, I'll get you
Tried to destroy my life
I'm turning the tables
Now who's fucking with who?
Lost control of myself
Blind violence masks the pain
I'm falling down
Long gone
Burned alive
Ground to dust
Crushed by life
Writhing downward
Spiraling hell
Gasping
each day drains my essence
Hurting those who displease me most
Leaving this world of hell behind
Falling down
Hating self, hating life, hating all that surrounds me
Mind's gone blank, soul's gone dead, watch me snap in front of you
Animal instinct rules
Desperation defines self
Falling down
Falling down
Feed the scorn that tears through me
The lyrics of Internal Bleeding's song "Falling Down" convey a feeling of hopelessness, despair, and frustration. The song's narrator is experiencing confusion, depression, and rejection, and is at the point of no return. He feels like he has reached the end of his rope and can no longer cope with the pressure that he is facing. The lyrics suggest that the singer is fed up with his unfulfilling life and tired of the emptiness that he feels.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is feeling weakened by the pettiness that surrounds him. He describes himself as a low-life and accuses someone of trying to destroy his life. However, he is now turning the tables and is determined to fight back. The singer has lost control of himself and is spiraling downward, writhing in a spiral of hell.
In the second part of the song, the singer describes his animal instinct taking over and his desperation defining himself. He is hating everything around him and feels like his mind and soul are blank and dead. He is falling down, consumed by his pain and anger.
Overall, the song depicts a person who is struggling to manage their emotions and is feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and despair that many people experience at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Confusion, depression, rejection, falling down
Feeling overwhelmed, sad and unwanted, and succumbing to it
I'm at the point of no return
I've reached a critical moment with no way out
I've reached the end my rope
I feel completely exhausted and unable to deal with my problems
The pressure builds I can't cope
The stress is becoming too much for me to handle
Stare through my soul watch it burn
Watching myself suffer inwardly is painful
Live a life unfulfilled
Feeling like my life is lacking purpose
Tired of emptiness
Sick of feeling hollow inside with nothing to fill me up
Weakened by pettiness
Feeling drained by insignificant problems and small-minded people
The grind it wears me down
The daily struggle is exhausting me
Low life fuck, I'll get you
I'll retaliate against those who bring me down to their level
Tried to destroy my life
Someone has attempted to ruin my existence
I'm turning the tables
I'm taking control of the situation and fighting back
Now who's fucking with who?
I'm challenging my attacker and putting them in their place
Lost control of myself
I can no longer maintain my composure or sanity
Blind violence masks the pain
My aggression is a cover-up for my emotional turmoil
I'm falling down
I'm in a downward spiral of despair
Long gone
I'm beyond saving or recovery
Burned alive
I'm consumed by my internal agony
Ground to dust
My hopes and dreams have been shattered
Crushed by life
I'm overwhelmed and defeated by the harsh realities of existence
Writhing downward
I'm contorting and suffering as I sink deeper into darkness
Spiraling hell
My life has become an endless pit of misery and pain
Gasping
I'm struggling to keep breathing, metaphorically or literally
each day drains my essence
My soul is being drained with each passing day
Hurting those who displease me most
I lash out at those who trigger my pain the most
Leaving this world of hell behind
I want to escape this miserable existence
Falling down
Repeating that I'm plummeting toward oblivion
Hating self, hating life, hating all that surrounds me
Feeling intense bitterness and loathing for everything and everyone, including myself
Mind's gone blank, soul's gone dead, watch me snap in front of you
Describing the sensation of completely losing control and lashing out
Animal instinct rules
I'm acting purely on instinct rather than reason or logic
Desperation defines self
I'm consumed by my desperation and lack of hope
Feed the scorn that tears through me
Nourishing the intense hatred and bitterness that's consuming me
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SIKNIK VETTER
This song has got me through some very dark dark times... Great band and movie. \m/
Meana Beana
These guys are great artists with a fantastic message and I effin love your user name.
metagore08
Love the old school shit. This band puts on a awesome live show!
deependeathguy
Internal bleeding along with Suffocation and Pyrexia are one of my fav brutal death metal bands from NYC,USA !!
AUTOPSY666
One year gone today, Bill, never forgotten.
Travis Fitzgerald
Love the slams, love em.
deependeathguy
My old time fav brutal death metal from NYC !!!
Abeyance
Rest in peace <3
Emma Murphy
r.i.p Billy
Peppe Frasca
Driven To Die