1. Palisad… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, two artists with the name Palisades.
1. Palisades was a post-hardcore band from Iselin, New Jersey formed in 2008 as Marilyn Is Dead. They changed their name to Palisades in August 2011 and signed to Rise Records. Palisades has released five studio albums; Outcasts in 2012, Mind Games in 2015, a self-titled album in 2017, Erase the Pain in 2018, and their most recent Reaching Hypercritical on July 22, 2022. They also have one self-released album under their previous name. On January 11, 2023, the band officially confirmed that they will break up after one last show, scheduled on February 25, 2023. They also announced that they would be joined by former vocalist Lou Miceli and keyboardist Earl Halasan for this show.
Final lineup
Louis "Lou" Miceli Jr – lead vocals (2011–2021, 2023)
Xavier Adames – lead guitar, backing vocals (2008–2023)
Matthew Marshall – rhythm guitar (2008–2023)
Aaron Rosa – drums, percussion (2008–2023)
Earl Halasan – turntables, sampling, keyboards, synthesizers, programming (2008–2016, 2023), lead and rhythm guitar (2008–2013)
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2. Palisades were a post-hardcore band from in Melbourne, Australia, formed on April 29th, 2011, and disbanded in July 6th, 2012.
Your Disease
Palisades Lyrics
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I never seem to get me, and I'm coming back for more
I can't get it right, self medicated
Dive down the bottle of the substance I've created
Bag of excuses, and I feel useless
Do you know how it feels to be hollowed out?
Cause I'm drowning, just to catch my breath
There's nothing left, and I'm about to drown here
Do you hear me yet?
Drowning, just to catch my breath
I'm at the starting line when I've been left behind,
You all keep going and going until I'm out of time
Is this Medicine enough to cure?
Bring me to be your disease
and I won't be cured
Bring me to be your disease
I never seem to catch me right before I hit the floor
I never seem to get me, and I'm coming back for more
Drowning just to catch my breath
I'm drowning till there's nothing left, there's nothing left
Get up, get up, get up
When you're down to nothing you always look for something
Even if it means you become your own disease
So hold me closer, I need something to make me feel, to make me feel again
The lyrics of Palisades's song Your Disease seem to be about someone who is struggling with addiction or some other form of self-destructive behavior. The singer portrays themselves as someone who can't seem to help themselves and is constantly falling down, "I never seem to catch me right before I hit the floor". They are stuck in a cycle of self-medication, using drugs or alcohol to cope with their pain, "Dive down the bottle of the substance I've created". Despite knowing they need to change, they are unable to break free from their addiction, "Is this Medicine enough to cure? Bring me to be your disease and I won't be cured".
The lyrics also suggest a sense of isolation and feeling left behind, "I'm at the starting line when I've been left behind, You all keep going and going until I'm out of time". The singer is struggling to keep up with everyone else and feels alone in their struggle. The repeated line, "I'm drowning just to catch my breath" emphasizes their struggle to keep up and the feeling of being overwhelmed.
The chorus, "When you're down to nothing you always look for something, Even if it means you become your own disease" suggests that the singer has hit rock bottom and is willing to do anything to feel better, even if it means becoming their own worst enemy.
Overall, Your Disease is a powerful song about the struggles of addiction and the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of self-destructive behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
I never seem to catch me right before I hit the floor
I am unable to come out of the situation just before it gets too bad for me to fight off.
I never seem to get me, and I'm coming back for more
Despite my condition, I am seeking a way to keep going by looking for help from the substance that puts me in this condition.
I can't get it right, self medicated
I am unable to find the right way out of my problems, and hence am using harmful substances to heal myself.
Dive down the bottle of the substance I've created
I resort to drowning myself in the substance that is slowly but surely destroying me.
Bag of excuses, and I feel useless
I have a list of justifications for my self-destructive behavior, yet I feel guilty for the same.
Do you know how it feels to be hollowed out?
I am slowly losing my sense of self and am becoming someone who I never wanted to be.
Cause I'm drowning, just to catch my breath
I am in a never-ending cycle of looking for ways to heal myself and end up worsening things for myself.
I'm drowning till there's nothing left,
I am on the edge of complete annihilation due to my addiction.
There's nothing left, and I'm about to drown here
I am giving up and cannot see a way through my addiction.
Do you hear me yet?
Can you hear my pleas for help?
I'm at the starting line when I've been left behind,
I am stuck in this situation while everyone else around me is moving forward.
You all keep going and going until I'm out of time
The world keeps moving on without me, and I feel like I have no place in it.
Is this Medicine enough to cure?
Is the substance that is causing me harm worth the temporary relief it provides?
Bring me to be your disease
Let me infect you with my problems and bring you down to my level.
and I won't be cured
I have given up hope of ever being free from my addiction.
Get up, get up, get up
I am pleading with myself to get up and get away from my addiction.
When you're down to nothing you always look for something
When you have nothing left in life, you tend to cling to whatever provides you momentary happiness or relief, even if it means your own destruction.
Even if it means you become your own disease
Even if the substance that one uses causes them harm, they might continue to use it, which will turn into their own demise.
So hold me closer, I need something to make me feel, to make me feel again
I am asking someone to hold me close and help me feel something again, as I have lost the ability to feel happiness without the substance that harms me.
Contributed by Victoria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Depression
The beginning makes me laugh every time. Sounds like he’s singing in the shower. I love it.
Spencer Whiteout
Totally unnecessary
Joseph blank
Best song ever invented
Scarecrow
@Joseph blank nice pic
Jenks
I really can't wait for this album, been loving this band more and more every day! Definitely going to buy some sort of bundle even though it'll be a good $40 shipping to the UK
Tyler Maddigan
Ever since I took a listen to Outcasts, I've been hooked on this band! Seriously can't wait for the album! :D
JOŁ JOŁ
This is the voice of a God, exactly... Fucking love this !!!
Mari Ortiz
He's is even better live omg.
Ben Shmallow
Hells yeah, I'm quite glad I discovered this band so close to the release date!
TheOath92
Amazing, this band has a huge potential, can't wait the 21th.