1.Lifer is a five piece nu metal band originating from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsy… Read Full Bio ↴1.Lifer is a five piece nu metal band originating from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania from 1999 until 2002, and reuniting in 2018. The band was originally called Strangers With Candy, and consisted of vocalist Nick Coyle, guitarist Aaron Fink, bassist Mark Klepaski, drummer Chris Lightcap and turntabler Tony Kruszka. During their active years, they were signed to Universal Records -- a record deal they secured after a winning performance on an MTV show called "MTV's Ultimate Cover Band Contest" in 2000. Under this label they released a self-titled album in 2001. After their first and only CD, the group disbanded later in 2001. Aaron Fink and fellow band member Mark Klepaski went on and joined the now popular alternative metal group Breaking Benjamin. In 2018, the band reunited with Coyle and Fink returning, Kruszka moving to drums, and Mike Morgan becoming the band's bassist.

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3."...heavy as fuck and edgy as Hell, spiked with an acute social commentary. Lifer have taken the choicest cuts of old school thrash and fused them to the low, grimy groove of Down…..with devastating effect." Dirty southern metal from South Wales, Uk.

Figment
Lifer Lyrics

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Is this real?
Everything seems so made up to me What have we become?
For now.
Stop pretending we're not ending everything that we
Once were
Better things to do
Better things to see
As I run away I can't look back or I'll fall over

I've changed my mind a dozen times before
What is one more?

It's hard to feel where it should be
Is this close enough?
Why can't we just pretend for now?
Stop believing we're not leaving everything that we
Both love
Better things for you
Better things than me

As I drive away I'm looking back into the mirror
I've changed my mind a hundred times before
What is one more?
Will you take the wheel?
I can't hold on
I can't control myself
I'm running off the road again
Is this real?
Am I dreaming?
Stop pretending
I'm not pretending anymore.

As I drive away I'm looking back into the mirror
I've changed my mind a thousand times before
What is one more?
Will you take the wheel?
I can't hold on
I can't control myself

I'm running off the road again Somebody save me from
Myself

Overall Meaning

The song "Figment" by Lifer reflects a feeling of disconnection from reality and a desire to escape from what seems like an unreal world. The lyrics express a sense of disillusionment with life and a longing for something better, as the singer contemplates what has become of them and how they have changed. The song begins with the question "Is this real?" as the singer feels overwhelmed and uncertain about the world around them. They feel as though everything seems "made up," and they question what they have become.

As the song progresses, the singer expresses an urge to run away and leave everything behind. They feel that there are "better things to do" and "better things to see" than what they currently have in their life. However, they also acknowledge their indecisiveness, saying "I've changed my mind a thousand times before, what is one more?" The chorus of the song reflects the singer's desire for escape, as they ask if someone else can take the wheel and save them from themselves. Ultimately, the song highlights the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life and the desire to escape from a world that seems unreal and unsatisfying.

Line by Line Meaning

Is this real?
Questioning the authenticity of the current situation

Everything seems so made up to me
Expressing doubt about the reality of everything around him

What have we become?
Questioning the current state of himself and society

For now.
Acknowledging the temporary nature of the current situation

Stop pretending we're not ending everything that we Once were
Urging himself and society to stop denying the reality of change and loss

Better things to do Better things to see
Recognizing the potential for growth and positive change

As I run away I can't look back or I'll fall over
Feeling the need to escape and move forward without looking back

I've changed my mind a dozen times before What is one more?
Acknowledging the frequency of change and uncertainty in life

It's hard to feel where it should be Is this close enough?
Struggling to find a sense of belonging or purpose

Why can't we just pretend for now? Stop believing we're not leaving everything that we Both love
Questioning the need for acceptance and pretending in the face of impending change and loss

Better things for you Better things than me
Recognizing that others may have different paths and priorities

As I drive away I'm looking back into the mirror I've changed my mind a hundred times before What is one more?
Reflecting on past changes and feeling uncertain about future decisions

Will you take the wheel? I can't hold on I can't control myself I'm running off the road again
Admitting the need for help and support in navigating through life's challenges

Somebody save me from Myself
Expressing a desire for assistance in overcoming personal struggles

Am I dreaming? Stop pretending I'm not pretending anymore.
Questioning the reality of the situation and rejecting the need for pretense

As I drive away I'm looking back into the mirror I've changed my mind a thousand times before What is one more?
Reiterating the theme of change and uncertainty

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