Smashed
LaBrie James Lyrics


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I lay awake
I'm feeling weak
Not sure I can go on
Please take me far
There's nothing I can give
All I had is gone

Buildings fell
Stealing people's dreams
A way of life
Guess we don't fit
Fit their plans

Familiar streets
Familiar sites
Places where friends meet

It's been a while
So much has changed since then
The future seems so bleak

Nothing stands
All's been lost
They silence our despair

Keep your cool
World is watching you
Act as though you care

Buildings fell
Stealing people's dreams
A way of life
Guess we don't fit
Fit their plan

Watched so many of my
Loved ones fall today
It's like I'm standing here
With all of my past erased
The man I have become
Is not walking away
It is the memories
That makes the man you see

Buildings fell
Stealing people's dreams
A way of life
Guess we don't fit
Fit the plan

Our buildings burn
Can't comprehend
The loss surrounding me




And does it end
When no one's left to bleed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of LaBrie James's song "Smashed" seem to express a feeling of helplessness after some sort of destruction and tragedy. The singer states that they are feeling weak and can't go on, asking to be taken away from it all. They mention that buildings have fallen, stealing people's dreams and that their familiar streets and sites have been drastically changed. The future seems bleak, and nothing stands anymore. The singer, however, seems to recognize that they must keep their cool and act as though they care because the world is watching them.


The chorus repeats the idea that buildings have fallen, stealing people's dreams and that a way of life has been lost because they don't fit someone's plan. The second verse indicates that the singer has watched many loved ones fall and that they feel like they are standing there with all of their past erased. The man they have become is not walking away, indicating that they will stay and fight or face the aftermath. The memories are what make the person they are.


The final chorus adds that the singer cannot comprehend the loss surrounding them and questions if it will ever end when no one is left to bleed. The lyrics all seem to be indicating the aftermath of some sort of tragedy, one that is overwhelming and has changed the singer's world forever. The singer seems to be struggling with their own sense of purpose and feelings of helplessness in the face of the destruction.


Line by Line Meaning

I lay awake
I am unable to sleep


I'm feeling weak
I am emotionally drained and physically exhausted


Not sure I can go on
I am uncertain if I can continue living


Please take me far
I would like to escape this situation


There's nothing I can give
I have nothing left to offer


All I had is gone
I have lost everything that was meaningful to me


Buildings fell
Structures have collapsed


Stealing people's dreams
Crushing people's aspirations and hopes


A way of life
A particular lifestyle or culture


Guess we don't fit
We seem to be incompatible with the established norms


Fit their plans
Conform to their blueprint


Familiar streets
Streets that are well-known


Familiar sites
Familiar locations


Places where friends meet
Locations where friends congregate


It's been a while
A significant amount of time has passed


So much has changed since then
Many things are different from what they were in the past


The future seems so bleak
The future appears to be dark and unpromising


Nothing stands
Everything has crumbled or fallen down


All's been lost
Everything has been taken away


They silence our despair
Our misery and frustration are being suppressed


Keep your cool
Remain composed


World is watching you
The world is observing your actions


Act as though you care
Pretend to be concerned


Watched so many of my
I have seen many of my


Loved ones fall today
People I care about have been severely affected today


It's like I'm standing here
I feel like I am present here


With all of my past erased
All of my past has been wiped away


The man I have become
The person I have developed into


Is not walking away
I am not running away from this situation


It is the memories
It is my recollections


That makes the man you see
That shape the person you perceive


Our buildings burn
The buildings we inhabit are ablaze


Can't comprehend
I cannot understand


The loss surrounding me
The grief and devastation engulfing me


And does it end
Will this ever come to an end


When no one's left to bleed
When there is no one left to suffer or die




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Written by: KEVIN JAMES LABRIE, MATTHEW JAMES GUILLORY

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George M. Delli

I still find their album "Images & words" to be the perfect prog metal album, with just the perfect amount of heaviness, and at the same time they had genius pieces of music like my favorite DT song "Another day", and beautiful pieces of music like "Surrounded" and "Wait for sleep". Back then, they weren't afraid of recording also inspiring and mellower music. Just my humble opinion, as I've been a musician and music listener for 30+yrs and a DT fan since 1992.

Kevin Orbis

I can't stop listening to this song over and over again, it's so incredibly beautiful

KieferSuth1985Marx

I had finally heard this full album last Saturday, when my buddy and I were hanging out at his place for the weekend. The album is fucking incredibly awesome. This song is my all-time favorite from the album. It's so emotional and beautiful, that I actually started to well up with tears. This is such a beautiful song. James' vocals, once again, are just awesome.

Camarada Michi

Oh my god.. serious! how is possible that this fucking piece of art could be so unknown!!! I mean wtf man!!!! the album is awesome; full of talent and kick ass tracks..

Meloman Drums passion

Best Labrie's album for me. I espacially appreciate the work of Mangini. Playing a completely different style. Years before he gets in DT.

Mariê Ezawa

I love this song...
(pena que não tenha uma apresentação de LaBrie ao vivo)

Ralph Walton

MT bom ver comentários de brasileiros aqui 👏👏👏👏

Regis

Brasileiro curte muito a trajetória dos integrantes do Dream

Boog609

It needs to be said that not only is this a pretty damn good album, but the cover art of it is pretty fucking awesome too.

Sjokobaggyp

i have heard all the songs before, never EVER knew it was solo labrie before today. this album deserves more fame!

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