Seemless were a stoner rock band formed by ex-Shadows Fall… Read Full Bio ↴2002-2009
Seemless were a stoner rock band formed by ex-Shadows Fall drummer Derek Kerswill, Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach, ex-Overcast guitarist Pete Cortese, and ex-Medium bassist Jeff Fultz. Hailing from Massachusetts, Seemless is one of the few non-metalcore acts to come out of that area and make a mark on the hard rock scene.
Formed in 2002 following Leach's departure from Killswitch Engage, Seemless was signed to Equal Vision Records, and released their first self-titled LP 2003. They toured extensively over the next year, quickly making a mark on the stoner rock scene with their mixture of soul and blues elements. However, the group never really got out from under the shadow of the acts that the members used to be in until the release of 2006's What Have We Become, which really boosted Seemless into the scene. Tours with the likes of Trivium, The Sword, In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Fu Manchu garnered Seemless even more recognition, and they are soon to be featured on mainstream radio, with a remixed version of the single Eyes of a Child.
The band announced on 25th June 2009 that they have called it quits. They will be playing their final show in September 2009.
Jaded
Seemless Lyrics
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Self righteousness becomes a killer of the soul.
You think you got it all jaded fool you're bound to fall.
Set me free let me be as I face this war inside.
Move forward to a real progression.
Don't let the past pull you down and suppress you.
Set me free so I can be the man I know I'm supposed to be now.
Underneath scars and lies you'll find.
The truth will burn before your eyes in time.
Gotta learn to rise up.
The opening line of "Jaded" by Seemless, "Move forward to a real progression, mouths move quicker than a mind and perception", brings to light the idea of the need to progress and evolve mentally, but at a pace that our minds can handle. People often claim to have achieved a considerable level of progress, but their perception is often not in sync with reality. They let their mouths move ahead of their minds, which leads to self-righteousness, and ultimately leads to the death of their soul. The illusion of being at the top of the world with all problems solved consumes them. Still, in reality, they are lost and bound to fall.
The second paragraph, "Set me free let me be as I face this war inside," is a call for liberation from the confusion and conflicts inside one's mind. It highlights the need to let go of the past and not let it pull you down and suppress you in any manner holding you back from self-actualizing. The lyrics call for the internal conflicts to be resolved, and for one to become their true selves.
The song's message is one of progression, self-liberation, and reaching a point where the truth will burn before your eyes in time, and as an individual evolved enough to rise above it. The lyrics call for a journey towards self-discovery, resolution of internal conflicts, and ultimately rising up over the challenges that one has and will face.
Line by Line Meaning
Move forward to a real progression mouths move quicker than a mind and perception.
It's important to keep moving forward in life and not get bogged down by overthinking things or relying too much on what others say.
Self righteousness becomes a killer of the soul.
Thinking you're always right and not being open to new ideas can be detrimental to your well-being and personal growth.
You think you got it all jaded fool you're bound to fall.
If you're cynical and closed-minded, you'll miss out on opportunities to learn and grow, which could lead to failure in the long run.
Set me free let me be as I face this war inside.
Sometimes we need to free ourselves from the expectations of others and our own negative thoughts in order to confront our inner struggles.
Move forward to a real progression.
Again emphasizing the importance of pushing forward and not getting complacent or stuck in one place.
Don't let the past pull you down and suppress you.
Holding on to past mistakes, regrets, or traumas can hold you back from moving forward and fully experiencing the present.
Set me free so I can be the man I know I'm supposed to be now.
Asking for freedom from inner turmoil and external pressures to become the best version of oneself in the present moment.
Underneath scars and lies you'll find.
Hinting at the idea that people often hide behind a façade, and there is usually more to a person than meets the eye.
Buried in a man that hides inside.
Continuing on the previous line's message, suggesting that people can bury their true selves in order to conform to societal expectations or avoid vulnerability.
The truth will burn before your eyes in time.
Eventually, the truth will reveal itself and cannot be ignored forever, sometimes in painful or uncomfortable ways.
Gotta learn to rise up.
The conclusion of the song, reiterating the need to persevere and overcome challenges in order to move forward and grow as a person.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DEREK KERSWILL, JEFFERY FULTZ, JESSE LEACH, PETER CORTESE
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