Rock is dead
Rock is Dead Lyrics
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Tired of hiding my pride, don't know where to begin
My voice is dying, I've got so much to say
Every time I speak up, no one hears a fucking word I say
How does it feel
To hit rock bottom and know there's only one direction you can go
Every day I fall back further from where I want to be
What will it take for me to change
These people walk on me and I think it's strange
Sometimes I want to give up, I won't let myself
Sometimes I need to break through
I don't know what to do
How does it feel
To hit rock bottom and know there's only one direction you can go
Every day I fall back further from where I want to be
Every day my body is put to the test
Every day is impossible to always do my best
Numb to this world, numb to this pain
I watch this world drive me insane
Frozen in time, frozen in fear
Disappointed when I look in the mirror
I don't know why I want to cry
Every time I live I want to die
How does it feel
To hit rock bottom and know there's only one direction you can go
Every day I fall back further from where I want to be
The lyrics of Rock is Dead's eponymous song, "Rock is Dead", showcase the feelings of frustration, disappointment, and despair that one can feel when they have hit rock bottom. The singer of the song appears to be someone who is tired of living in the present, and wants the day to end. This could possibly be because they are experiencing a sense of hopelessness, having lost purpose and direction. Their voice is dying, which could mean that they feel unheard or unimportant.
The second stanza of the song continues the theme of hitting rock bottom, with the singer questioning what it will take for them to change their situation. They feel that people around them walk all over them, and they are tired of being treated like this. The singer admits to feeling like giving up, but they won’t let themselves. They seem to be lost, and they express that they do not know what to do. The theme of hitting rock bottom and feeling directionless is continued in the third verse, where the singer expresses disappointment in themselves, feeling numb to the world and pain that they are experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics convey the message that hitting rock bottom can be a very difficult and lonely experience, and sometimes it can be hard to see a way out. However, the song ends on an ambiguous note, with the singer asking how it feels to hit rock bottom and fall back every day. This could be a call to action, an acknowledgement that they are not alone, and that others may be feeling the same way too.
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Line by Line Meaning
Don't care if tomorrow comes, just want today to end
I'm so exhausted and drained to the point where I don't even care if tomorrow exists, I just want this day to be over.
Tired of hiding my pride, don't know where to begin
I'm sick of suppressing my true self and being ashamed of who I am, but I don't know how to start being honest and authentic.
My voice is dying, I've got so much to say
I have so many thoughts, feelings, and opinions, but I'm losing my ability to express them.
Every time I speak up, no one hears a fucking word I say
When I try to communicate, nobody listens or takes me seriously.
What will it take for me to change
I don't know what catalyst or motivation I need to transform my life and change my ways.
These people walk on me and I think it's strange
Others take advantage of my kindness and push me around, which I find bizarre and unsettling.
Sometimes I want to give up, I won't let myself
Although I feel hopeless and defeated, I refuse to completely surrender or give in.
Sometimes I need to break through, I don't know what to do
I'm aware that I need to overcome obstacles, but I'm unsure of how to do so.
Every day my body is put to the test
Each day is a challenge for me both physically and mentally, and I have to push through.
Every day is impossible to always do my best
I understand that I can't be perfect and excel at everything all the time, even if I try my hardest.
Numb to this world, numb to this pain
I'm desensitized and unemotional towards the world around me, including the hurt I experience.
I watch this world drive me insane
The constant chaos and turmoil in the world is driving me insane and making me feel hopeless.
Frozen in time, frozen in fear
I'm stuck in the same place and unable to move forward due to my overwhelming fear.
Disappointed when I look in the mirror
When I see myself, I feel let down or ashamed of who I am or what I see.
I don't know why I want to cry
I don't understand the reason or trigger behind my urge to cry.
Every time I live I want to die
Existing and being alive feels unbearable and I wish to escape it all.
How does it feel
This line serves as a recurring question throughout the song, asking the listener to consider how they feel in certain situations.
To hit rock bottom and know there's only one direction you can go
When you've hit the lowest point possible in your life, it can be overwhelming to realize that the only way to go from there is up.
Every day I fall back further from where I want to be
Despite my best efforts and intentions, I feel like I'm slowly and steadily moving farther away from my dreams and goals each day.
Contributed by Grace A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@carimabdala
Go
Rock is dead, rock is dead
Rock is dead, rock is dead
Talk to my friend, that's what he said
Is rock still around? No, rock is dead
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
Bottle of jack, mercury Fred
Muscle car, Grateful Dead
Lord of the Rings, Zeppelin the Led
Devil tattoo, Right Said Fred
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
Take it, Kones!
[Guitar Solo]
Started with blues, Belly of lead
Then there was Elvis, makin' some bread
Beatles arrive, started to shred
Axel Rose, rock is dead
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
Rock is dead, rock is dead
Rock is dead, rock is dead
Get that freight train out of my head
Because a rock and a roll is a fuckin' dead
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
It's all over, rock and roll is dead
It's all over, rock and roll
Oh, so baby now, rock and roll
R-r-r-r-r-rock and roll
Is dead
Woo
@gameoverlordN7
"guys did you hear rock is dead?"
"Oh no really, what should we do?"
"let's sing a ROCK song about it"
@autismman6774
+gameoverlordN7 It's metal. Though it sounds more rock to me
@khartvin
+Jake Azz I hear Elvis's spirit in it
@rockinrodney5000
+autism man Metal is a subgenre of rock, are you aut... Never mind.
@UncleFish9001
You guys are ridiculous, this is obviously K-pop.
@bumlebubbi
With a bit of screamo.
@Zinzoo13
As long as rock is in our hearts, it'll never die.
@ohsu8895
See on YouTube at rock is dead satan
@MrKingwink
Ironically this explains why rock won't die and say whoever thinks so needs to remember all this great music
@bmprelude
Rock may be dead, but they cant kill the metal