Only Crime plays a style of melodic but hard-hitting punk rock that borrows heavily from early-1980s hardcore bands. They have released two records: To the Nines (2004) and Virulence (2007).
In early 2007, Zach Blair became the new guitarist for Rise Against, replacing the recently departed Chris Chasse.
Sedated
Only Crime Lyrics
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Reliving every word you've said
Sign your name so obvious
It's further than you know
Too proud to let it go
It's real sometimes
Breaks in ten thousand strong
We wear ourselves to stones and cleanse the scales of pride
Self-insinuated tear it all away
We force the shells to sleep and always waiting
We drive home those subtle nails
We savor every open wound
Each drop a vacant room
Keep sucking all the same
Hold up our heads in vain
Till dark remains
Love kills like a fatal nightmare
And I've been waiting
Just one more life to go
It's further than you know
Too proud to let it go
It's real sometimes
Breaks in ten thousand strong
We are not alone
The lyrics of "Sedated" by Only Crime suggest a theme of inner turmoil and struggle with one's emotions. The first few lines portray a sense of isolation and introspection as the singer reflects on the aftermath of a conversation or argument. The line "Sign your name so obvious / It's further than you know" possibly suggests that the singer feels that the other person does not truly understand the ramifications of their words/actions. The phrase "too proud to let it go" highlights the stubbornness within the individual to hold onto negative feelings, however "it's real sometimes" emphasises the fact that the emotions are justified and not imagined.
The chorus conveys a sense of restlessness and frustration with no release, as the individuals are so "sedated" and numb that they cannot find solace. The metaphor of "cleansing the scales of pride" suggests that the individuals are trying to rid themselves of their ego and arrogance to find inner peace. However, they seem to be "self-insinuated" and stuck in their own mental traps with no way out.
The rest of the lyrics seem to deal with the idea of self-destruction and a fascination with pain. The line "We savor every open wound / Each drop a vacant room" possibly implies that the individuals derive pleasure from their own suffering, and they are accustomed to experiencing it. The phrase "Love kills like a fatal nightmare" reinforces the idea that love can sometimes be more harmful than positive, and the pain can linger on for a long time.
Overall, "Sedated" is a complex and introspective song that explores the themes of inner turmoil and self-destruction. The lyrics suggest that the individuals are struggling to find inner peace and are caught up in their own mental traps, unable to escape.
Line by Line Meaning
See she stands alone
The woman in question is standing by herself.
Reliving every word you've said
She is constantly replaying the words that you have said to her.
Sign your name so obvious
You have been clear with your intentions and it is evident in your actions.
It's further than you know
The situation is more complex than you realize.
Too proud to let it go
She is unwilling to let go of her pride.
It's real sometimes
The situation is genuine at times.
Breaks in ten thousand strong
Her heart is broken beyond repair.
And we are so sedated stubborn as the tide
Both parties are too stubborn to see the other person's point of view.
We wear ourselves to stones and cleanse the scales of pride
We hold onto our pride to the point where it weighs us down and becomes a burden.
Self-insinuated tear it all away
We are destroying the relationship ourselves by our actions.
We force the shells to sleep and always waiting
We put our emotions on hold and are constantly waiting for something to happen.
We drive home those subtle nails
We continue to hurt each other despite being aware of how much it hurts.
We savor every open wound
We are almost enjoying the pain we are causing each other.
Each drop a vacant room
Each moment of pain creates an emptiness inside both of us.
Keep sucking all the same
Despite the pain we keep going through the same cycle.
Hold up our heads in vain
We are holding onto our pride in a futile attempt to prove who is right.
Till dark remains
The cycle of hurt and pain will continue for as long as we remain in the darkness of our own emotions.
Love kills like a fatal nightmare
The love we have for each other is destroying us like a nightmare.
And I've been waiting
She has been waiting for some sort of resolution or change.
Just one more life to go
She only has one life and doesn't want to waste it being unhappy.
We are not alone
Others have gone through similar struggles and we are not the only ones dealing with this.
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