Seether gained mainstream popularity in 2002 with their US Active Rock number one single "Fine Again", and their success was sustained in 2004 with the single "Broken", which peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. They have experienced continued success with number one hits on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, such as "Remedy", "Fake It", "Country Song", "Words as Weapons", and "Let You Down". The band currently consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Shaun Morgan, bassist Dale Stewart, drummer John Humphrey and guitarist Corey Lowery (exStuck Mojo, Stereomud}. Seether has undergone several lineup changes since their formation in 1999, with vocalist/guitarist Shaun Morgan being the only constant member.
Dead Seeds
Seether Lyrics
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You can't relate to a world that don't involve your greed
And as I say this the words are pouring from a bleeding mouth
But if I stay here you'll only render me the weak one
So turn that focus back off me now
And go get your broken mirror
The more you get the more you need now (she knows it now)
Consequences plant the seeds now (she knows it now)
But in the cold black ground you will find it hard to scream
Hey I wish I could find a way to turn this around
But if I play God then everything just goes to seed
And as I say this I hope that you can hear me bleeding out
Oh God I hate this I'm all alone and I am beaten down
So turn that focus back off me now
And go get your broken mirror
The more you get the more you need now (she knows it now)
And it all comes down to your love of misery
Consequences plant the seeds now (she knows it now)
But in the cold black ground you will find it hard to scream
As you spit your blame on me
Please tread softly as you go
I don't have enough to give
And you have robbed me of my hope
The more you get the more you need now (she knows it now)
And it all comes down to your love of misery
Consequences plant the seeds now (she knows it now)
But in the cold black ground you will find it hard to scream
I can't remit this
I can't remit this
As God as my witness
I cannot save from burning now
The song "Dead Seeds" by Seether is a commentary on greed and its destructive nature. The lyrics describe how the desire for more and more can lead to consequences that are difficult to bear. The singer describes a person who is so focused on their own needs that they are unable to relate to the world around them. He also acknowledges that speaking out against this behavior will only further weaken him, so he implores them to turn away and "go get your broken mirror".
The chorus repeats the idea that the more you have, the more you need, and that this love of misery is what plants dead seeds. The consequences of this behavior will eventually come to fruition, but by then it may be too late as the person will find it hard to scream in the "cold black ground". The singer acknowledges that he wishes he could turn things around, but playing God would only lead to everything going to seed. He recognizes that he is alone and beaten down, but he cannot escape the consequences of the other person's actions.
Overall, the song is a powerful statement on the dangers of greed and the importance of recognizing our interconnectedness with others. It urges listeners to be aware of their actions and to choose wisely, as the seeds we plant now will ultimately determine our future.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake like pendulum swinging in circles
You feel like you're stuck in groundhog day, just going through the motions without any sense of purpose or direction.
You can't relate to a world that don't involve your greed
Your focus is solely on fulfilling your own desires, and you are unable to connect with anything or anyone that does not contribute to that goal.
And as I say this the words are pouring from a bleeding mouth
I'm speaking from a place of pain and hurt, and these words are coming out of me like blood from an open wound.
But if I stay here you'll only render me the weak one
If I continue to engage with you and allow you to treat me poorly, it will only make me feel weaker and more helpless.
So turn that focus back off me now
Stop redirecting your negative energy and blame onto me and start taking responsibility for your own actions.
And go get your broken mirror
Take a good look at yourself and your flaws instead of projecting them onto others.
The more you get the more you need now (she knows it now)
Your constant desire for more and more material possessions and status is becoming insatiable and unsustainable.
And it all comes down to your love of misery
You seem to thrive on negative emotions such as anger and resentment, and this is driving your self-destructive behavior.
Consequences plant the seeds now (she knows it now)
Your actions will have negative consequences, and you are aware of this fact, yet you continue on this path despite the risks.
But in the cold black ground you will find it hard to scream
When you are facing the dire consequences of your actions, you will regret your choices but it will be too late to do anything about it.
Hey I wish I could find a way to turn this around
I wish there was a solution to this problem that would make everyone happy and reconcile our differences.
But if I play God then everything just goes to seed
If I try to control the situation and everyone's actions, it will only lead to further chaos and destruction.
And as I say this I hope that you can hear me bleeding out
I am hoping that you are listening to my words and taking into account how much emotional pain I am in because of this situation.
Oh God I hate this I'm all alone and I am beaten down
I'm feeling completely helpless and defeated, and my situation is making me feel isolated and alone.
As you spit your blame on me
You are unfairly pushing all the blame for your problems onto me, and it's becoming unbearable.
Please tread softly as you go
Be more mindful of your actions and how they might be hurting others, even if it's unintentional.
I don't have enough to give
I don't have any more emotional or mental energy to devote to this situation, and I need to focus on my own needs.
And you have robbed me of my hope
Your actions have made me feel hopeless and pessimistic about the future.
I can't remit this
I can't let go of the pain and resentment that I feel as a result of our situation.
As God as my witness
I swear by everything I believe in that I am telling the truth and being honest about my feelings.
I cannot save from burning now
There is nothing I can do to prevent the fallout and consequences of our actions, and things will only continue to get worse.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DALE STEWART, JOHN HUMPHREY, SHAUN WELGEMOED, WILLIAM MCLAWHORN
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@Fern1ng
Wake like a pendulum swinging in circles
You can't relate to
A world that don't involve your greed
And as I say this
The words are pouring from a bleeding mouth
But if I stay here
You'll only render me the weak one
So turn that focus back off me now
Go get your broken mirror
The more you get the more you need now (she knows it now)
And it all comes down to your love of misery
Consequences plant the seeds now (she knows it now)
But in the cold black ground you will
Find it hard to scream
Hey, I wish I could find a way to turn this around
But if I play God
Then everything just goes to seed
And as I say this
I hope that you can hear me bleeding out
Oh God, I hate this
I'm all alone and I am beaten down
So turn that focus back off me now
Go get your broken mirror
The more you get the more you need now (she knows it now)
And it all comes down to your love of misery
Consequences plant the seeds now (she knows it now)
But in the cold black ground you will
Find it hard to scream
Hey
Oh
As you spit your blame on me
Please tread softly as you go
I don't have enough to give
When you have robbed me of my hope
The more you get the more you need now (she knows it now)
And it all comes down to your love of misery
Consequences plant the seeds now (she knows it now)
But in the cold black ground you will
Find it hard to scream
I can't remit this
I can't remit this
As God as my witness
I cannot save from burning now
@brenolizewski3080
This song is awesome, I'm waiting to see it on Spotify and other plataforms, I need to put it on my playlists
@heinrichvonschnitzel5402
Interestingly the Deluxe version of the album was previously available on spotify, for some reason it isn't anymore.
@yikesmanwtf
@@heinrichvonschnitzel5402ikr I wonder why
@tomfr9073
what's even sadder is that im unavailable to buy the song / album legit :( banger song
@brenolizewski3080
@@heinrichvonschnitzel5402 (first I need to apologize for my bad english) it happend with Panic! At The Disco too with the song called The Mercenaries, but for some reason the song has came back to Spotify
@faithbyrge484
Wow what a song, the lyrics are awesome as usual! I would love to hear more bonus tracks please? It would be so awesome because the more unreleased or bonus tracks I hear, the more I love Seether exclamation you guys rock double exclamation?
@Taken2369
I love this song!!!
@NFN_josH_
💯🔥WE WILL BE AT THE TOP OF THE GAME ONE DAY FAM
@Fern1ng
Wake like a pendulum swinging in circles
You can't relate to
A world that don't involve your greed
And as I say this
The words are pouring from a bleeding mouth
But if I stay here
You'll only render me the weak one
So turn that focus back off me now
Go get your broken mirror
The more you get the more you need now (she knows it now)
And it all comes down to your love of misery
Consequences plant the seeds now (she knows it now)
But in the cold black ground you will
Find it hard to scream
Hey, I wish I could find a way to turn this around
But if I play God
Then everything just goes to seed
And as I say this
I hope that you can hear me bleeding out
Oh God, I hate this
I'm all alone and I am beaten down
So turn that focus back off me now
Go get your broken mirror
The more you get the more you need now (she knows it now)
And it all comes down to your love of misery
Consequences plant the seeds now (she knows it now)
But in the cold black ground you will
Find it hard to scream
Hey
Oh
As you spit your blame on me
Please tread softly as you go
I don't have enough to give
When you have robbed me of my hope
The more you get the more you need now (she knows it now)
And it all comes down to your love of misery
Consequences plant the seeds now (she knows it now)
But in the cold black ground you will
Find it hard to scream
I can't remit this
I can't remit this
As God as my witness
I cannot save from burning now
@rufusonemamzaho4011
Cant explain my love to seether