After releasing two albums with this line-up, Sal left due to musical differences, and recruited a drummer for the recording/touring of 'Soul Searching Sun.' Caputo felt that the band's original spirit had left the band, and decided to quit in 1997. After a tour with replacement vocalist Whitfield Crane, the singer from Ugly Kid Joe, the band officially disbanded in 1999.
In 2003, the band reunited with their original line-up and played two sold-out shows before their home-town crowd, receiving great reception. This eventually led to a new studio album in 2005, namely 'Broken Valley'. Caputo came out as transgender in 2011. The band broke up again in 2012.
In 2014 the original 'River Runs Red' line-up returned to stage for several gigs. Their latest album A Place Where There's No More Pain was released in 2017. An upcoming album 'The Sound of Scars' is set to be released in 2019.
Drowning
Life of Agony Lyrics
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I'm dieing, I'm trying
I'm crying 'cause I ain't got nothing
So don't bother trying to stop me
I'm drowning in my own self-pity
So stop preaching 'bout livin' for a brighter day
Praying never stopped the rain
It's still rainin' on me
I'm drownin'
I'm drownin' 'cause I ain't got nothin'
So don't bother tryin' to stop me
I'm drownin' in my own self-pity
So don't bother wiping these tears away
'Cause at the end of the rainbow it still rains
It still rains on me
I'm drowning
I'm drowning 'cause I ain't go nothin' so
Don't bother trying to stop me
I'm drownin' in my own self-pity
So don't bother wiping my tears away
'Cause at the end of the rainbow it still rains
Its still rainin on me
The hand on the clock keep pointing at me
The remote control has a mind of its own
I forgotten how long it has been
This razor blade feels closer then my own skin
Won't someone wipe these tears away
It don't matter 'cause nothing can stop the rain
It still rains on me
I'm drownin'
I'm drowning 'cause I ain't got nothin' so
Don't bother tryin' to stop me
I'm drowning in my own self-pity
So don't bother wiping my tears away
'Cause at the end of the rainbow it still rains
It's still raining on me
I'm drowning
I'm drowning 'cause I ain't got nothing so
Don't bother trying to stop me
I'm drowning in my own self-pity
So don't bother wiping my tears away
'Cause at the end of the rainbow it still rains
The lyrics to Life of Agony's song "Drowning" reflect an overwhelming sense of despair and hopelessness. The singer conveys a feeling of being completely adrift and alone, as if they are sinking deeper into their own emotional turmoil with each passing moment. The repeated refrain of "I'm drowning" emphasizes this sense of being lost and overwhelmed, with no clear way out of their predicament.
The lyrics also reflect a sense of frustration and anger towards those who try to "preach" about the importance of hope and positivity. The singer seems to be rejecting these messages, feeling that they are not helpful in the face of their own pain and suffering. Instead, they are resigned to their fate and the ongoing rain that continues to fall on them, emphasizing their feeling of being stuck in a perpetual state of sadness.
Overall, the lyrics to "Drowning" convey a powerful sense of emotional distress and despair, with a sense of isolation and hopelessness permeating the entire song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang out dick
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I'm dieing, I'm trying
I'm struggling to live but trying my best to hold on.
I'm crying 'cause I ain't got nothing
I'm upset because I don't have anything in my life to make me happy.
So don't bother trying to stop me
Don't waste your energy trying to save me.
I'm drowning in my own self-pity
I'm overwhelmed by my negative emotions and can't seem to escape them.
So stop preaching 'bout livin' for a brighter day
Don't lecture me about hoping for a better future.
You know as well as I do
You understand that things aren't going to get better just by wishing for it.
Praying never stopped the rain
Praying or hoping for change won't actually make it happen.
It's still rainin' on me
I'm still struggling despite my efforts and those of others around me.
So don't bother wiping these tears away
Don't try to comfort me because it won't make a difference.
'Cause at the end of the rainbow it still rains
Even when things look like they might get better, they don't.
It still rains on me
I'm still suffering despite any progress that might be made.
The hand on the clock keep pointing at me
Time seems to be ticking by slowly and I can't seem to shake my negative mindset.
The remote control has a mind of its own
I feel like I'm not in control of anything in my life, even something as simple as the TV remote.
I forgotten how long it has been
I've lost track of time and don't know how long I've been feeling this way.
This razor blade feels closer then my own skin
The idea of hurting myself is more appealing than anything else in my life.
Won't someone wipe these tears away
I wish someone could help me feel better, but it feels impossible.
It don't matter 'cause nothing can stop the rain
There's no use in trying to fix things because nothing seems to work.
I'm drowning in my own self-pity
I can't seem to escape my own negative thoughts and emotions.
So don't bother wiping my tears away
Trying to make me feel better is pointless because my problems will persist.
'Cause at the end of the rainbow it still rains
Even if things seem like they might improve, they inevitably get worse.
It's still raining on me
My problems won't go away no matter what I do.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN ROBERT, JOEY ZAMPELLA, KEITH CAPUTO, SAL ABRUSCATO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ivan Membrillo
Hang out dick
I'm dieing, I'm trying
I'm crying 'cause I ain't got nothing
So don't bother trying to stop me
I'm drowning in my own self-pity
So stop preaching 'bout livin' for a brighter day
You know as well as I do
Praying never stopped the rain
It's still rainin' on me
I'm drownin'
I'm drownin' 'cause I ain't got nothin'
So don't bother tryin' to stop me
I'm drownin' in my own self-pity
So don't bother wiping these tears away
'Cause at the end of the rainbow it still rains
It still rains on me
I'm drowning
I'm drowning 'cause I ain't go nothin' so
Don't bother trying to stop me
I'm drownin' in my own self-pity
So don't bother wiping my tears away
'Cause at the end of the rainbow it still rains
Its still rainin on me
The hand on the clock keep pointing at me
The remote control has a mind of its own
I forgotten how long it has been
This razor blade feels closer then my own skin
Won't someone wipe these tears away
It don't matter 'cause nothing can stop the rain
It still rains on me
I'm drownin'
I'm drowning 'cause I ain't got nothin' so
Don't bother tryin' to stop me
I'm drowning in my own self-pity
So don't bother wiping my tears away
'Cause at the end of the rainbow it still rains
It's still raining on me
I'm drowning
I'm drowning 'cause I ain't got nothing so
Don't bother trying to stop me
I'm drowning in my own self-pity
So don't bother wiping my tears away
'Cause at the end of the rainbow it still rains
Sebastian Gębczyński
Genialny kawałek,genialny wokal,wielka szkoda że Kieth zmienił manierę wokalną
A2thaZman
I love this song it should’ve been on RRR
Yoan Penchev
this song describes depression so purely and naturally ....
PriveGitaarles
yes i!t does
Stephane Verflieren
Thx for uploading !!! This is genious , a great artist !
Bjorn Voss
Love this song!!
johnnyrust
Wow I forgot about this song. Now I’m even more depressed than I was before 🤘🏻
esb818
Listened to this all the time in high school. Love Joey Z channeling his inner Dave Gilmour on those solos
poetic torture
I took 132 anti-psychotics to this song...ended up in a coma for four days...still love it
MrKredski
I want to do it now. Right now...