The Room in Which I Sit
Scapegoat Lyrics


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Well demons crawl along the walls
Through out the room in which I sit
Yea I'm living it again
Yea I'm living it again

I've made the mistake of letting you in

Same shit, same stench in the wake of the life that I have lived
I'm at the lowest of lows
When low and behold there comes along
That very light in which I've longed
Just to succumb to the opposition

You can never outrun
The past and the things that you've done
Get out of my head

Fuck that I'll never bow to circumstance
It's not what I've done it's what I do
That determines where my soul is headed to
The path I walk, and of it's truth

The time has come
To witness what you've become
I'm going out on a limb here man
But im sick of my sin

Well history repeats itself there in
It is what it is
I should have learned this the first time through
I've made the mistake of letting you in
Only to be buried again in my sin

Again
I've done it again
I'm lost from within
I've done it again
I've lost it
Same story as the last CD
Different me
But am I simply repeating history?

Same sad spot, same gist, same scene
Now do I let go, or repeat history?
Same alone, same all alone
I can't let her go

Well history repeats itself there in
It is what it is
I should have learned this the first time through
I've made the mistake of letting you in
Only to be buried again in my sin

Well history repeats itself therein
Well history repeats itself therein
(I'm letting you in)




Well history repeats itself therein
Well history repeats itself therein

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "The Room in Which I Sit" by Scapegoat describe a person who is stuck in a cycle of making the same mistakes over and over again. The demons crawling along the walls symbolize his inner demons that he can't escape from. He knows that he's repeating history and has made the mistake of letting someone into his life who only brings him down. Despite realizing this, he can't seem to break the pattern and stop himself from making the same mistakes again. The line "I'm at the lowest of lows" indicates that he's hit rock bottom and can't sink any lower.


However, there's a glimmer of hope in the line "That very light in which I've longed, just to succumb to the opposition." This suggests that the person wants to break free from his past and change his ways, but is constantly being pulled back by the negative influences around him. The lyrics also touch on the idea of determinism versus free will, as the person declares "Fuck that I'll never bow to circumstance, it's not what I've done it's what I do that determines where my soul is headed to." This shows that he believes he has the power to change his future, but is struggling to put this into practice.


Overall, the song captures the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of self-destruction and the difficulty of breaking free, even when you know what's best for you. It's a powerful message that many people can relate to, and the raw emotion in the lyrics and vocals make it a standout track.


Line by Line Meaning

Well demons crawl along the walls
I am haunted by my past and the mistakes I've made


Through out the room in which I sit
These thoughts follow me everywhere I go


Yea I'm living it again
I keep repeating the same mistakes


Yea I'm living it again
I keep repeating the same mistakes


I've made the mistake of letting you in
I have allowed someone into my life who has brought me pain and suffering


Same shit, same stench in the wake of the life that I have lived
My past is always with me and it is affecting my present


I'm at the lowest of lows
I feel like I have hit rock bottom


When low and behold there comes along
Just when things seem like they can't get any worse


That very light in which I've longed
I see a glimmer of hope


Just to succumb to the opposition
But my past mistakes continue to haunt me and hold me back


You can never outrun
You can't escape from the past


The past and the things that you've done
Your past actions will always be a part of you


Get out of my head
I wish I could stop thinking about my past


Fuck that I'll never bow to circumstance
I refuse to let my past dictate my future


It's not what I've done it's what I do
My current actions are more important than my past mistakes


That determines where my soul is headed to
My present actions will shape my future


The path I walk, and of it's truth
I must stay true to myself and my values


The time has come
It's time for a change


To witness what you've become
To see how my past has shaped me


I'm going out on a limb here man
I'm taking a risk


But im sick of my sin
But I'm tired of repeating the same mistakes


Well history repeats itself there in
I keep making the same mistakes


It is what it is
I have to accept my past


I should have learned this the first time through
I should have learned from my past mistakes


Only to be buried again in my sin
But I keep repeating the same pattern


Again
Once again


I've done it again
I've made the same mistake again


I'm lost from within
I'm feeling lost and trapped in my own thoughts


I've lost it
I feel like I've lost control


Same story as the last CD
I keep repeating the same story


Different me
Even though I've changed


But am I simply repeating history?
Am I just repeating the same mistakes?


Same sad spot, same gist, same scene
I keep finding myself in the same situation


Now do I let go, or repeat history?
Do I move on or keep repeating the same mistakes?


Same alone, same all alone
I feel alone, just like before


I can't let her go
I can't let go of my past


Well history repeats itself therein
I keep making the same mistakes


Well history repeats itself therein
I keep making the same mistakes


(I'm letting you in)
(I'm allowing the past to control me)


Well history repeats itself therein
I keep making the same mistakes


Well history repeats itself therein
I keep making the same mistakes




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