Words & Music
Life of Agony Lyrics

Is there something wrong with me?
The singer questions whether there is something wrong with them, insinuating they may have some issue or problem.

Ripping through the walls
The singer feels a sense of urgency and desperation, as if they are ripping through walls in order to achieve their goals.

Tearing at the doors of education
The singer is relentlessly pursuing knowledge and education, as they feel it is crucial to their success.

Not that it's my fault
The artist wants to make it clear that whatever is causing them difficulty is not their fault or due to any flaw in their character, but rather something beyond their control.

I just can't help but sort
Despite the difficulty that the artist is facing, they can't help but try to sort out the pieces and figure out a solution.

Through the pieces
The singer is attempting to put together the various components of their life and situation, in order to gain a better understanding of what is going on.

Secluded from the whore
The singer feels isolated and separated from people who they view as being morally or ethically corrupt, potentially indicating a sense of superiority or self-righteousness.

I focus at the board-I'm out of focus
Despite attempting to focus on whatever task is at hand, the artist finds it difficult to concentrate or maintain their attention.

There must be a way
The artist expresses a sense of hope and optimism, believing that there must be a solution to whatever problem they are facing.

There's got to be a way to overcome this
The artist is determined to find a way to overcome the obstacle or difficulty they are currently facing.

It's these words and music
The singer finds solace and comfort in words and music, turning to these things as a source of support and inspiration.

That keeps me living, keeps me breathing
The artist suggests that without these words and music, they might not be able to continue living or functioning normally.

It may not be much
The singer acknowledges that their current situation or circumstance may not be ideal or perfect.

But this is all I got
Despite any shortcomings or limitations, the singer is grateful for what they do have.

And I'm smiling
Despite any difficulties or obstacles, the singer is able to maintain a positive attitude and outlook.

It all seems so pointless
The artist feels disillusioned or hopeless, questioning the purpose or meaning behind their efforts or existence.

The hours seem so endless
The artist feels trapped or stuck in a situation that seems never-ending and without respite.

And for what?
The singer questions the purpose or benefit of their current situation or predicament.

I'd rather be working
The singer would prefer to be doing something productive or beneficial, rather than spinning their wheels or feeling stuck.

Breaking my back doing something
The artist is willing to work hard and put in great effort in order to achieve their goals.

At least I have my brothers, my band and my lover
Despite any other difficulties or challenges, the artist is grateful for the support and love they receive from their friends and loved ones.

What more could I need?
The artist feels content and satisfied with the support and love they currently have, and doesn't feel like they need anything else.

I buried my friend the other day
The singer recently attended a funeral for a friend who has passed away.

And I saw my life in a different way
The experience of attending a funeral has changed the artist's perspective on their own life and situation.

It was a cold afternoon for a funeral
The setting of the funeral adds to the bleak and somber mood of the song.

I did not shed a tear as I watched the snow fall
The singer did not cry during the funeral, potentially indicating a lack of emotional connection or a sense of numbness or detachment.

When did I become this empty?
The singer is feeling depleted or hollow, questioning when or how they reached this state.

As I gazed down at his grave
The artist is reflecting on the experience of attending the funeral and standing over their friend's grave.

I knew that someday I'd end up
The artist realizes that someday they too will pass away and be buried.

That way!
The singer is referencing their friend's death, indicating that they too will die eventually.