Wallen also co-wrote some songs with Pillar (songs "Call to Action" and "Lose It All"), Saving Abel (the song "She Got Over Me"), Fuel (song "Scars in the Making") and Emmaus Road (the song "Unbelief").
On June 24, 2014 his first solo EP titled "Allies" was released.
Discography
* With Copper:
- 2001 - Exchange
- 2003 - Fragile Fall
- 2008 - Take My Chances
* With Adelitas Way:
- 2009 - Adelitas Way
- 2011 - Home School Valedictorian
* Solo:
- 2014 - Allies EP
* With Breaking Benjamin
- 2015 - Dark Before Dawn
-2018 - Ember
-2020 - Aurora
Four Letter Words
Keith Wallen Lyrics
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Looking to find myself
I think I might be cursed
It's gonna be alright, it's alright
Everything's a test and I got it all wrong
Thought I learned my lesson
The words are all gone
Get it off my chest, but it take so long?
I can hardly breathe
It's so hard to focus with an open mind,
Voices screaming four letter words
Inside my head, it leaves me paralyzed
Trying not to notice, it's so hard to focus.
Sometimes it's hard to tell, just what I'm reaching for
When I hear the sirens well
It's gonna be alright, it's alright
Everything's a test and I got it all wrong
Thought I learned my lesson
The words are all gone
Get it off my chest, but it take so long
My bruises are like roses, my bruises are like roses, yeah.
I can hardly breathe
It's so hard to focus with an open mind,
Voices screaming four letter words
Inside my head, it leaves me paralyzed
Trying not to notice, it's so hard to focus.
Dreams are gonna die
So I'm living it out
I'm living it out
Living it out
I don't give a fuck
So I'm living it out
I'm living it out
Living it out
People are gonna die
So I'm living it out
I'm living it out
I don't give a fuck
So I'm living it out
Living it out
It's so hard to focus with an open mind,
Voices screaming four letter words inside my
Head, it leaves me paralyzed (it leaves me paralyzed)
Trying not to notice, it's so hard to focus.
It's so hard to focus with an open mind,
Voices screaming four letter words inside my
Head, it leaves me paralyzed (it leaves me paralyzed)
Trying not to notice, it's so hard to focus.(it's so hard to focus)
The lyrics of Keith Wallen's song "Four Letter Words" are a reflection of the struggles and challenges that one might face while trying to find oneself. The lines "These Days are just a blur, Looking to find myself," clearly state the confusion and disorientation that the singer feels. He feels misled by his own understanding of things as he says, "Everything's a test and I got it all wrong, Thought I learned my lesson, The words are all gone." The bruises referred to as roses outline the physical and emotional scars that life has left him with.
The song describes how the voices inside his head are screaming four-letter words, leaving him paralyzed and unfocused. The four-letter words could be interpreted as the negative thoughts, fears, or doubts that can haunt a person. This could also point to the toxic people in his life who have held him back and made him feel stuck.
The chorus imagines a world where dreams will die, and people will leave forever. The phrase "I don't give a fuck, so I'm living it out" shows that the singer has given up on trying to please anyone and is living his life on his own terms. It is as if the singer has realized that life is too short to live in fear of the unknown or to seek validation from those who do not matter.
Line by Line Meaning
These Days are just a blur
Life has been passing by and feels like a blur.
Looking to find myself
Searching for my own identity and purpose.
I think I might be cursed
Feeling like life has been throwing obstacles and challenges consistently.
It's gonna be alright, it's alright
Trying to reassure oneself that everything will be okay.
Everything's a test and I got it all wrong
Feeling like life has been testing me and I haven't been able to pass.
Thought I learned my lesson
Thinking that I had gained enough experience and knowledge from past events.
The words are all gone
Unable to express oneself verbally.
Get it off my chest, but it take so long?
Struggling to speak about my feelings or thoughts.
My bruises are like roses, my bruises are like roses, yeah.
My past experiences, although painful, have made me stronger and more beautiful.
I can hardly breathe
Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by life's challenges.
It's so hard to focus with an open mind,
Attempting to remain open-minded, but it's difficult to do so.
Voices screaming four letter words
Negative self-talk and inner criticism.
Inside my head, it leaves me paralyzed
The inner turmoil and negative thoughts are inhibiting me from taking action and moving forward.
Trying not to notice, it's so hard to focus.
Attempting to ignore or suppress negative thoughts, but it's a challenge.
Dreams are gonna die
Acknowledging that not all dreams will come true.
So I'm living it out
Making the most of the present and living life fully.
I don't give a fuck
Not caring about what others think or say.
People are gonna die
Acknowledging that death is a part of life and is inevitable.
It leaves me paralyzed (it leaves me paralyzed)
The inner struggles and negative thoughts are inhibiting me from taking action and living life fully.
It's so hard to focus
Finding it difficult to concentrate and remain focused amidst struggles and challenges.
Writer(s): Colin Cunningham, Keith Wallen
Contributed by Victoria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wittybruh
Killing it with your solo music Keith! I'm really digging this and summer Sunday.
Amazing at how different your solo stuff is to the breaking benjamin stuff!
Edgardo Quinteros
Superb vocals from one of the band members of Breaking Benjamin! Keith Wallen is an incredible singer and overall artist. Digging the hell outta this song right now!
Steph1990Forever
Absolutely breathtaking!!!! Keith, you will NEVER cease to amaze me! In love with this song and video
Anonymous
This song is ridiculously underrated. Keith is a musical genius. Insanely talented. I love his work.
Holly Mier
I can’t stop listening to this song! Summer Sunday is my fave my Keith ❤️
viciousmischief
Tantalizing, hypnotic, I don't have the words. So far you haven't NOT blown me away. You made an awesome song and you all created what I think is a perfect video for it. Wow <3
Oli Belus
So so good:) Your music is incredible! Can’t wait for a full-album.
Brianna
I'm so addicted to this song I swear, nice job Keith
C B
Such a great song from such a talented musician. Can't wait to keep hearing more!
hollis68
Excellent vocals from a fellow WV native and huge BB fan who saw you jam in Norfolk, VA. Looking forward to a full album in 2021 Keith! Great vibes on this, Crows, Dream Away, and Summer Sunday. Hope you keep those same sounds on new tracks!