The original line-up consisted of Dave Chandler (guitar), Mark Adams (bass), Armando Acosta (drums) and Scott Reagers (vocals). They recorded their first two albums before Scott Weinrich replaced Reagers in 1986. The line-up of Chandler, Adams, Acosta and Weinrich is the longest-lasting. The third album Born Too Late (1986) is generally acknowledged as their best release.[3]
After breaking up in 1996 and briefly reforming in 2003, Saint Vitus reunited again in 2008 with the band's "classic" line-up, featuring Weinrich, Chandler, Adams and Acosta, and embarked on a successful tour. However, after 30 years in the band, Acosta left Saint Vitus in 2009 due to worsening health, and was replaced by Henry Vasquez. By 2016, both Weinrich and Adams had left Saint Vitus and were replaced by Reagers and Patrick Bruders respectively, leaving Chandler as the only constant member of the band and reuniting two-fourths of the original lineup.
Living Backwards
Saint Vitus Lyrics
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Lost in my own zone
Wandering a wasteland
Trapped here all alone
No one here to help me
No one even cares
So I became the ruler
Of the land of despair
But I was left behind
Now I'm only chasing
The colors in my mind
Dreams were made for mortals
None were left for me
So I'm living backwards
The past is all I see
The past is all I see
The lyrics of Saint Vitus's song Living Backwards describe a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer of the song feels lost and alone, wandering through a wasteland without any help or support. In this state of loneliness, he becomes the ruler of his own imagined world - a land full of despair. He describes how he tried to catch up with others, but he was left behind, and now he's only chasing the colors in his mind.
As the song progresses, we learn that the singer feels as though dreams were made for mortals and not for him. The only thing he can see is the past - his present and future seem bleak. He is living his life in reverse, with the past looming larger than anything he can see in the present or the future. The lyrics convey a sense of melancholy and sadness, but also hint at the singer's resilience and determination to keep going, even in the face of overwhelming odds.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been gone forever
I've been absent from reality for what seems like an eternity
Lost in my own zone
Trapped in my own thoughts, unable to break free
Wandering a wasteland
Roaming aimlessly through life's barren landscape
Trapped here all alone
Confined to this place, with nobody to keep me company
No one here to help me
No assistance or guidance from anyone else
No one even cares
No one possesses any concern or desire to assist
So I became the ruler
In absence of anyone to lead me, I decided to lead myself
Of the land of despair
The realm of hopelessness and misery
Tried to catch the fast lane
Attempted to succeed quickly and with great efficiency
But I was left behind
I was unable to keep up and missed out
Now I'm only chasing
I'm pursuing with vigor
The colors in my mind
I'm striving to make my thoughts and visions come alive
Dreams were made for mortals
As a non-mortal entity, I am unable to have aspirations
None were left for me
I am without any hopes, goals or yearnings
So I'm living backwards
I'm experiencing life in reverse order, recalling past events rather than looking to the future.
The past is all I see
My memories and reminiscences hold back my vision towards the future
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Dominon92
I've been gone forever
Lost in my own zone
Wandering a wasteland
Trapped here all alone
No one here to help me
No one even cares
So I became the ruler
Of the land of despair
Tried to catch the fast lane
But I was left behind
Now I'm only chasing
The colors in my mind
Dreams were made for mortals
None were left for me
So I'm living backwards
The past is all I see
The past is all I see
cinematiccrisis
Still fantastic.
Peter Vysinis
One of the best samples of sabbathic metal.
Kingdom of Kayfabe
Just over 500 views. Damn shame. .Saint Vitus Forever!
Montanaro Mafei
now I'm only chasing the colors in my mind.
Adriano Vasco
I met them in the Bierhalle Rheinfelden 2000 years ago in Zurich. I was 13 or 14. I told them our band was covering this song. They loved it. <3
DeathCrustPunk
Smokin’ crack rocks/but smack is what I neeeeeeeeed/yea!
Atio Stefony
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