“The name comes from a dream. In this dream, I found a dying lion. I nursed it back to health, but as it grew, it started following me everywhere. Eventually I couldn’t feed it enough, so it ate me.”
“These lions are everywhere, and the name serves as a reminder of why I’m here; what I’m doing. This is about the fans, about the music, about getting into peoples lives and making a difference. It’s not about the fame, the money and the things that take control of lives and ruin them.
The Sound:
My starving lion covers a wide assortment of musical influence ranging from epic compositions like Solus and Revelation to Love Songs like Starlight and Lullaby, loneliness and sorrow through Long Lost Son and Everything, to chest pounding dance hits Delirium and It’s Okay to Dance. The album runs the gamut of Electro Pop and Top 40’s Pop music.
Delirium
My Starving Lion Lyrics
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In my head has done to me
It's insanity
Eh, eh
I can't hide
It's inside
Delerium
Would you believe I'm not all there
Would you believe or even care
It's so surreal just how I feel
This mania, it just won't heal
But the doctor said, "I'd be okay"
"It's just my head", That's what he said
This pain is real, It wears me raw
But the ringing in my head won't stop
[Chorus:]
I do believe I'll cut my hair (girl talking)
I'll wear a wig, or leave it bare
You'll still ignore my cries for help
Pretend I'm fine, In fact I'm well
I've settled in to my new room
It's painted white, without a view
I guess I'll go pretend to care
To get me out of this stupid cell
[Bridge:]
Tie me down
Haul me away
Just don't tell
That you're to blame
The opening lines of the song set the overall theme and tone of the song. The singer is experiencing a mental pain inside his head that has reached a point of extreme intensity that he deems it "insanity" and "delirium". The pain is apparently affecting his thought process, and he cannot adequately explain what he feels. The repetition of the word "delirium" suggests the singer's possible state of confusion.
The second stanza reveals the singer's inner turmoil and the difficulty he is having in coping with his condition. He cannot suppress the chaos inside his head, as it seems to be continuously overwhelming him. The singer experiences a sense of disconnection, where he feels that he is not entirely present or accounted for, and people do not quite notice his feelings or care for him. The line "This crowded mind" signifies that he may be dealing with too many thoughts or emotions that he can't handle alone.
The third stanza talks about the singer's medical evaluation of his condition. The doctor implies that the pain the singer is experiencing is purely psychological, and not a physical pain. What the singer recognizes is that this mental pain he is experiencing would not just go away magically, but must be faced the same way any physical pain has to be dealt with. He is trying to hold on despite the agony he faces every day. The chorus indicates the singer's sense of despair and helplessness, and considering cutting off his hair, which could signify the extent of the self-destructiveness he desires. The bridge comes into play, describing the singer's possible admittance into a psychiatric ward or rehabilitation centre, asking them not to blame each other for his mental state.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't explain, what this pain
I am unable to express how much agony I feel
In my head has done to me
The pain I feel is cerebral
It's insanity
The level of pain has driven me insane
I can't hide
I am unable to conceal my anguish
It's inside
The source of my pain is within me
This crowded mind
My mind is filled with chaos
Delerium
I am experiencing a state of frenzy
Would you believe I'm not all there
Do you think that I am mentally unstable?
Would you believe or even care
Do you believe me, and do you really care?
It's so surreal just how I feel
My emotions are so intense that it feels surreal
This mania, it just won't heal
My state of frenzy is persistent
But the doctor said, "I'd be okay"
The doctor thinks I will recover
"It's just my head", That's what he said
The doctor said the pain is only in my head
This pain is real, It wears me raw
The agony I feel is genuine and exhausting
But the ringing in my head won't stop
The noise I hear in my head is persistent
I do believe I'll cut my hair (girl talking)
I might take drastic measures
I'll wear a wig, or leave it bare
I'll do anything to change my appearance
You'll still ignore my cries for help
Even with my drastic changes, no one takes my pain seriously
Pretend I'm fine, In fact I'm well
I appear normal despite feeling terrible
I've settled in to my new room
I have come to terms with my confinement
It's painted white, without a view
The room is a bleak and boring prison cell
I guess I'll go pretend to care
I will pretend to care to appear normal
To get me out of this stupid cell
I want to escape this prison
Tie me down
I want to be restrained
Haul me away
I want to be taken away
Just don't tell
Just keep it a secret
That you're to blame
It's not your fault, don't feel guilty
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Waldenis Lopes
Muito bom!!!!!!!!! Very Nice!!
Spooksaprentice
This is pretty good :) I love the lyrics they're great, thanks for sending :D
Reivaj Rezep
Again I must say, I like this band! I like you guys! So far every song I've heard from you are Great. Keep up the good work... and the good music!
LittleWaterPixie
you guys are truly talented :) i love this song and have been listening to it almost everyday since you guys sent the link to me!!
Thomas Justiniano
I just received it by mail and I have to say that I love it (: I think you guys are really good at what you do and I love your style, the kind of music, the vocals, like everything :p Good job, thanks for sharing it with me ! (:
First World Problems
I love the sound!it makes me wanna dance.the type of music that always gets stuck in your head.
Electra C.
This is awesome! I could so imagine this on the radio! :D
Élidi Rodrigues
Meu Deus isso é tão maravilhoso, essa música a voz, elas ficção na mente, muito bom, Não deem ouvidos aos invejosos que querem pagar de críticos apenas continuem o caminho é esse, Delicia de música!
Snowy
Me too! It's at the top of my favs list! Just ... AMAZING! Such talent!!!!
Snowy
It's PERFECT just the way it is. I'm so proud of this, I've sent it to everyone I know! It's my FAVORITE SONG right now. Just magnificent just the way it is! Peace. Snowy