'Survivors' is the first full-length album release on Crusader Records from Zürich based Rock band King Zebra. It is from beginning to end an energetic and memorable collection of songs packed with catchy riffs and meaningful lyrics. Written and recorded during tough times, this work truly makes us all survivors!
Desperate
King Zebra Lyrics
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I’m begging you help me please
Ain’t got a dime for gasoline
I’m feeling down and out
I’m in the middle of doubt
Can’t seem to find just what I need
But now I’m desperate
(Desperate)
I’m losing all the heart in me
I’m desperate
(Desperate)
Half the man I used to be
I’m desperate
(Desperate)
Losing all the heart in me
I’m desperate
I’m searching for relief
Some simple sign of peace
To get me through another week
Nowhere to call my home
So lost and all alone
Can’t make it on the blood I bleed
In better times I’d never quit without a fight
But now I’m desperate
(Desperate)
I’m losing all the heart in me
I’m desperate
(Desperate)
Half the man I used to be
I’m desperate
(Desperate)
Losing all the heart in me
I’m desperate
I can’t take it no more baby
Cause I’m losing my mind
I can’t live on the blood I bleed, no
I ain’t got much time, no
(Desperate)
Losing all the heart in me
(Desperate)
Half the man I used to be
(Desperate)
Losing all the heart in me
I can’t take it no more
(Desperate)
(Desperate)
I’m losing all the heart in me
I’m desperate
(Desperate)
I’m half the man I used to be
I’m desperate
(Desperate)
I’m losing all the heart in me
I’m desperate
(Desperate)
Half the man I used to be
I’m desperate
(Desperate)
Losing all the heart in me
I’m desperate
(Desperate)
Half the man I used to be
I can’t take it no more
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics to King Zebra's song "Desperate" convey a sense of frustration, desperation, and hopelessness. The singer of the song is down on his knees, pleading for help as he finds himself in a difficult situation. He lacks the means to even afford gasoline, symbolizing his inability to move forward or escape his current circumstances. He feels down and out, filled with doubt, and unable to find what he needs.
The lyrics also express a sense of resignation and a loss of determination. In better times, the singer would never give up without a fight, but now he feels depleted of hope and motivation. The repetition of the word "desperate" throughout the song emphasizes the extreme nature of his desperation.
He longs for relief and peace, searching for even the smallest sign of respite. However, he feels lost, alone, and without a place to call home. He realizes that he cannot sustain himself with the metaphorical "blood" he is bleeding, indicating that he has reached his breaking point.
Ultimately, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is emotionally and mentally drained, on the verge of a breakdown. The repetition of the line "I can't take it no more" expresses the singer's overwhelming sense of despair and his belief that he has reached his limit.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m down and on my knees
I am feeling extremely low and helpless
I’m begging you help me please
I am pleading for assistance and support
Ain’t got a dime for gasoline
I am completely broke and cannot afford fuel
I’m feeling down and out
I am overwhelmed with negative emotions and hopeless
I’m in the middle of doubt
I am uncertain and questioning everything
Can’t seem to find just what I need
I am struggling to find the necessary resources or solutions
In better times I’d never quit without a fight
Under normal circumstances, I would never give up without putting up a fight
But now I’m desperate
However, at this moment, I am desperate and willing to do anything
(Desperate)
My desperation has consumed me
I’m losing all the heart in me
I am gradually losing my determination and passion
Half the man I used to be
I feel like I am only half of the person I once was
I’m searching for relief
I am desperately seeking some form of comfort or respite
Some simple sign of peace
A small indication of peace would greatly benefit me
To get me through another week
I need it to endure another week
Nowhere to call my home
I have no place to truly call home
So lost and all alone
I feel completely lost and isolated
Can’t make it on the blood I bleed
I cannot sustain myself with my efforts alone
I can’t take it no more baby
I have reached my breaking point
Cause I’m losing my mind
My mental state is deteriorating
I can’t live on the blood I bleed, no
I cannot survive solely on my own strength
I ain’t got much time, no
Time is running out for me
I’m losing all the heart in me
I am gradually losing all motivation and passion
I’m half the man I used to be
I feel like I am only half the person I once was
I can’t take it no more
I cannot endure this any longer
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing emotional distress and frustration
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Frank Vestry, Oscar Nilsson
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