The Lifeless Alarm
Napalm Death Lyrics

The opening lines "Tearing me down, Bringing me around" hint at a sense of confusion, as if the singer is feeling torn between two opposing forces. It's uncertain whether these forces are internal or external. The next line, "When do we stop?" adds to the sense of confusion, as if the singer is questioning when this inner or outer turmoil will come to a halt. The final line, "Nobody knows" adds a sense of hopelessness, suggesting that the singer feels very much alone in their struggles and has no clear answers or solutions.

The Lifeless Alarm is a song by British extreme metal band, Napalm Death which was released in 99 on their Apex Predator - Easy Meat album. This track is one of the pacesetters of the record, highlighting one of its themes, which is the effect of modern life on the individual. The band tends to use their music to express social and political issues including capitalism, poverty, and human rights. The Lifeless Alarm addresses the dehumanization that occurs when one is constantly plagued by the routine of modern life, leading to a sense of weariness and exhaustion.