In My Veins
Mutiny Within Lyrics


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Wake up,
Take away all my aching,
I can't live to see this end,
Break away,
From the hopeless depending,
As I turn to you again,

You're in my veins,
And I can't live without you,
Breathe until you're here again,
I'm dying in my arms,

Never thought it could be over,
Never thought the day would end,
But such is life,
And here is the ending,
I embrace the pain again,

So disconnected,
Can't break free,
Numb and rejected,
I can't breathe

You're in my veins,
And I can't live without you,
Breathe until you're here again,
I'm dying in my arms,

I've lost my way,
I can't breathe without you,
Feel until you're here again,
So lifeless in my arms

I can't wake from this sleep,
But I still hear you,
There's no absolution?
You can't save me,

I can't wake from this sleep,
But I still hear you whisper
Is this absolution?
I'm so lost in you,

You're in my veins,
And I can't live without you,
Breath until you're here again,
I'm dying in my arms,

I've lost my way,
I can't breathe without you,




Feel until you're here again,
So lifeless in my arms

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "In My Veins" seem to tell a story of a person who has become completely reliant on someone else (who is "in their veins"), to the point where they can no longer live without them. The opening lines suggest that the person is in pain, but they can't bear the thought of letting go of the one they depend on. As they turn to this person again, it's clear that they don't know how to break away from the cycle of dependence. They feel lost and hopeless without this person in their life.


The chorus repeats the sentiment that this person is "in my veins" and that the singer cannot live without them. They are so consumed by their dependence on this person that they feel like they are dying without them. The second verse continues to emphasize the singer's despair, noting that they never thought they could lose this person and now they feel like they have lost their way.


The bridge suggests that the singer is in some kind of half-conscious state - they can hear the person they depend on, but they can't wake from their "sleep." There's a suggestion that they need absolution or salvation, but that the person they depend on can't provide it for them. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the idea that the singer feels "so lifeless" without the person who is "in their veins."


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up,
Start being aware of the reality of my situation


Take away all my aching,
Remove the pain and sorrow I'm feeling


I can't live to see this end,
I cannot bear to face the end of what I cherish


Break away,
Escape from something oppressive or negative


From the hopeless depending,
Dependence on someone or something that cannot provide true hope


As I turn to you again,
Seeking help and support from the same source as before


You're in my veins,
This person or thing is deeply intertwined with my identity and existence


And I can't live without you,
I am reliant on this person or thing for my survival and happiness


Breathe until you're here again,
I must keep going until they can once again provide their support


I'm dying in my arms,
Without them, I am slowly wasting away


Never thought it could be over,
Did not anticipate this ending


Never thought the day would end,
Assumed that the good times would last indefinitely


But such is life,
This is just a universal truth about existence


And here is the ending,
This is the conclusion or finale of what once was


I embrace the pain again,
I am willing to endure the discomfort that comes with this separation


So disconnected,
Feeling isolated and cut off from others


Can't break free,
Unable to escape from this current state of existence


Numb and rejected,
Feeling apathetic and unwanted


I can't breathe
My emotional pain is suffocating me


I've lost my way,
I am directionless and lost


Feel until you're here again,
I am waiting to experience joy again until they return


So lifeless in my arms
My once-vibrant life feels empty and without purpose without them


I can't wake from this sleep,
I am stuck in a state of emotional paralysis


But I still hear you,
Despite my numbness, I can still sense their presence


There's no absolution?,
There may not be any way to be forgiven or save myself from this pain


You can't save me,
Even though I am relying on you to help me through this, it may not be enough


But I still hear you whisper,
Despite my doubts, I hear their encouraging words which keeps me going


Is this absolution?,
Wondering if there is any way to be absolved or forgiven for what I am feeling


I'm so lost in you,
I am completely consumed by my attachment to this person or thing


Breath until you're here again,
I must keep going until they can once again provide their support


I can't breathe without you,
My emotional pain is too great to bear without their presence


So lifeless in my arms
My once-vibrant life feels empty and without purpose without them




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Comments from YouTube:

@OaoroaroarImawalrus

Oh. My. God. PLEASE REUNITE SOMETIME!!!!!!!! Hearing these songs just makes me sadder that y'all aren't around anymore.

@arturomlk92

we must get them toghether and have them on a major tour this should blow everyone at the crowd man better chops than trivium better growls and some awesome singing that would make american idol wet thier pants

@trickspk3r

MUTINY WITHIN IS EPIC AND IT WELL DESERVES THE CAPITAL LETTERS!

@dailynator

I am glad this went from 'unreleased' to 'released'!

@kabideeyeeha

If I ever win the lottery, I will donate enough money to you guys to get back in the studio... Because I enjoy your music that much. It's very unfortunate that a band as good as you guys didn't couldn't make it financially.

@RadeMartinovic

This is made of pure awesomeness and manliness!!!

@Tharladyn7

I know there are countless coments saying REUNITE Mutiny Within!!! But I have to say it again... I know that everyone who wrights comments here will do everything possible to support you if you come back again... Awesome song guys!! Hope to hear again from you soon... ;-)

@leviathansfallcolombia

We salute you, brother in arms of #InMyVeins awesome song

@nova495

Listened to their music millions of times; gonna listen to it millions of times more!! MW FOREVER!! \m/

@ipexi_

these guys rocked the shit out! i miss this band. such a great lyrics and great riffs. Got some serious goozebumbs and memories within.

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