Coming Apart
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The road was brighter at the beginning
When I lived inside a dream
Is it too late now for you to see me
When I'm breaking at the seams

You're the one thing I can't, I can't lose
You're my one thing
Hold on, I'm coming apart
I'm gone, but not too far
Hold on, be strong
Don't give up on me today
Don't give up on me today
I'm coming apart, don't give up on me
I'm coming apart, don't give up on me

I'm still clinging to the memory
Is it fooling, fooling me
My only bliss in what I'm forgetting
Wish I could take it all away

'Cause you're the one thing I can't, I can't lose
You're the one thing

Hold on, I'm coming apart
I'm gone, but not too far
Hold on, be strong
Don't give up on me today
Don't give up on me today
I'm coming apart, don't give up on me
I'm coming apart, don't give up on me

You're the one thing I can't, I can't lose

Hold on, I'm coming apart
I'm gone, but not too far
Hold on, be strong
Don't give up on me today
Don't give up on me today




I'm coming apart, don't give up on me
I'm coming apart, don't give up on me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Red Red's song "Coming Apart" explore feelings of desperation and the fear of losing someone important. The first verse sets the scene by describing a time when things were brighter and the singer felt more secure in their world. But now, they feel like they are "breaking at the seams" and desperately need the one person who can help hold them together. The repetition of "You're the one thing I can't, I can't lose" expresses the depth of their need for this person.


The chorus repeats the plea "Hold on, I'm coming apart" as the singer begs the other person not to give up on them. They are aware that they have gone too far down this path of despair, but they still have hope that their loved one will stay by their side. The second verse adds a layer of confusion to the mix, as the singer questions whether they are holding onto the past or if their memories are deceiving them. They only know that the one thing that brings them any kind of joy is the person they fear losing.


Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the fear of losing someone and the desperation that can come with that fear. It speaks to the human need for connection and support, particularly in our toughest moments.


Line by Line Meaning

The road was brighter at the beginning
Life seemed more full of promise when I had hope and a dream for the future.


When I lived inside a dream
I was deluded and didn't realize the hard reality of life.


Is it too late now for you to see me
I'm in a vulnerable state, and I'm not sure if you'll still care for me if you see me like this.


When I'm breaking at the seams
I'm barely holding myself together, and I feel like I'm falling apart.


You're the one thing I can't, I can't lose
You mean everything to me, and I can't imagine my life without you.


Hold on, I'm coming apart
Please hold on to me, I'm losing myself and I need your support.


I'm gone, but not too far
I'm still here, but I'm losing my grip on reality.


Hold on, be strong
Please don't give up on me, I need your strength to keep going.


Don't give up on me today
Please don't abandon me, I need your love and support more than ever before.


I'm coming apart, don't give up on me
I'm breaking down, but I'm still fighting. I need you to keep believing in me.


I'm still clinging to the memory
I'm still holding onto the past, even though it hurts me.


Is it fooling, fooling me
I'm not sure if remembering the past is helping me or hurting me.


My only bliss in what I'm forgetting
The only thing that brings me happiness is forgetting the pain of the past.


Wish I could take it all away
I wish I could erase the pain and suffering from my past.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Barnes, Anthony Armstrong, Jason McArthur, Rob Graves

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@draycolicorigins6447

Red's most heartfelt songs:

Already Over (pt. 2) - End Of Silence
Pieces - End Of Silence
Hide - End Of Silence
Take it All Away - Innocence and Instinct
Nothing and Everything - Innocence and Instinct
Forever - Innocence and Instinct
Not Alone - Until we Have Faces
Best is Yet to Come - Until we Have Faces
Hymn for the Missing - Until we Have Faces
The Moment we Come Alive - Release the Panic
Glass House - Release the Panic
Hold me Now (Recalibrated) - Release the Panic (Recalibrated)
As you Go (Recalibrated) - Release the Panic (Recalibrated)
Of These Chains - Of Beauty and Rage
Take me Over - Of Beauty and Rage
Part That's Holding on - Of Beauty and Rage
Still Alive (Looking for a Reason) - Gone
Unstoppable (Redux Version) - Gone
Coming Apart - Gone

And more to Come !!!! ^-^



@Elmo914

in my opinion this is the best song out of the album. I was a little disappointed with the 10 tracks but I will say its because of how good Beauty and Rage was. Maybe the songs will grow on me the more I listen to them. Either way i love this band.

I'll rate the songs:

Step inside, Stop the Violence 6/10
Stay Alive 7/10
Losing Control 8/10
Gone (this version) 6/10
Coming Apart (this version) 9/10
Unstoppable (shouldn't even be in this album) 1/10
Fracture 4/10
Chasing your Echo 6/10
A.I. 7/10
Singularity 4/10
The Mask Slips Away 4/10
Stay Alive (Looking for a reason) 7/10
Gone (jSapp Remix) 4/10
Unstoppable (Redux Version) 2/10
Step inside, Stop the violence (Alex Nice) 4/10
Coming Apart (Deconstructed) 10/10
Gone (.Grav3s version) 8/10 definitely an improvement

Overall I score this album a 6/10. Weaker than Release the Panic.



@Elmo914

I agree with you. They were solid but none of them really stood out besides coming apart in my opinion but even with this song i was looking for the part that is holding on moment where he lets all the emotions out and they tease it in this song but never go all out. I feel like they played scared with this record.

Like I listened to each album each album had strong songs that sticks out

Silence had breathe into me, pieces, lost
Innocence and instinct had death of me, shadows, fight inside
Until we have faces had faceless, let it burn, hymn for the missing
release the panic even had them in so far way, hold me now, as you go
beauty and rage had darkest part, yours again, part that is holding on
red gone has coming apart and maybe A.I idk im starting to like it

it's not a bad album but it's not as good as the others and you're right the vocals are kind of out of tune with the music.



All comments from YouTube:

@3discipleOFchrist

Wow RED always finds a way to reach into my soul and touch it with its amazing lyrics and vocals! 💯

@ethpareguth8789

RUDY AGUI Red is my top favorite band ever dude.

@Celtjuh

When he sings you can really hear it's coming right from his heart.

@truelyhanenburg7291

I think I'm subscribed to you dude!

@SubieNinja

I often find myself lost in the lyrics and melodies

@spandanbhattacharjee8349

One of the tracks that brought tears to eyes

@sofiaacz

Along with "Hymn for The Missing", "Not Alone" and "Pieces" this deeply warms up my heart ♥︎

@3discipleOFchrist

Sofia Cazzanti I agree with you! Their ballads are so amazing, they so such a good job

@karko9861

Sofia Cazzanti Ma allora di Italiani a cui piacciono i Red ce ne sono. Comunque concordo con te.

@draycolicorigins6447

Red's most heartfelt songs:

Already Over (pt. 2) - End Of Silence
Pieces - End Of Silence
Hide - End Of Silence
Take it All Away - Innocence and Instinct
Nothing and Everything - Innocence and Instinct
Forever - Innocence and Instinct
Not Alone - Until we Have Faces
Best is Yet to Come - Until we Have Faces
Hymn for the Missing - Until we Have Faces
The Moment we Come Alive - Release the Panic
Glass House - Release the Panic
Hold me Now (Recalibrated) - Release the Panic (Recalibrated)
As you Go (Recalibrated) - Release the Panic (Recalibrated)
Of These Chains - Of Beauty and Rage
Take me Over - Of Beauty and Rage
Part That's Holding on - Of Beauty and Rage
Still Alive (Looking for a Reason) - Gone
Unstoppable (Redux Version) - Gone
Coming Apart - Gone

And more to Come !!!! ^-^

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