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.
Feels Like Dying
Seether Lyrics
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And it feels like the rest are all sleepin' sound
Afraid now
'Cause I hear how the broken are weepin' aloud
The blame now
Is shifting away from the guilty and proud
A shame how
I can't find a way to be healthy with quiet mind
Now it seems like I'm dying
(I can't cure the morbid fascination it seems)
But I know I'm denying to go
(I can't find the love and admiration I need)
There is no use in trying
(I can't cure the mental aggravation in me)
But it feels like I'm dying alone
I ache so
For the respite I find in my weakness, I'm drowned
It takes oh
So long for denial to breach this mind
So rake now
Your nails down the backs of the faithless, enshroud
And break down
The ones who deny you your greatness
Thy will be done
Now it seems like I'm dying
(I can't cure the morbid fascination it seems)
But I know I'm denying to go
(I can't find the love and admiration I need)
There is no use in trying
(I can't cure the mental aggravation in me)
But it feels like I'm dying alone
In "Feels Like Dying," Seether explores feelings of isolation, pain, and internal struggle. The lyrics depict a sense of being awake and aware while others around seem oblivious or unaware of the brokenness in the world. The singer is afraid, hearing the cries of the broken but feeling powerless to help. There is a shift in blame, with the guilty and proud escaping responsibility.
The lyrics further delve into the mental and emotional state of the singer, where their thoughts and peace of mind are disturbed. They express frustration at not being able to find a way to be healthy and calm. This inability to find peace contributes to the feeling that they are slowly dying inside.
The chorus reinforces the singer's internal turmoil. They acknowledge the morbid fascination and attraction to darkness that they struggle to overcome. They also express a yearning for love and admiration, a desire to feel validated and appreciated. Yet, despite their efforts and attempts, they feel like they are failing to find the love and admiration they seek.
The lyrics also touch upon the feeling of trying to resist this mental agony, but ultimately feeling overwhelmed and defeated. The singer describes feeling alone in their pain, unable to find a way to heal or escape from it. The repetition of the phrase "it feels like I'm dying alone" demonstrates the heightened sense of loneliness and despair they experience.
Overall, the lyrics to "Feels Like Dying" highlight the internal battles and struggles with isolation, brokenness, and a longing for peace and validation. Seether effectively captures the complexity of these emotions and provides a glimpse into the singer's inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Awake now
I am now fully aware of my surroundings and reality
And it feels like the rest are all sleepin' sound
It feels like everyone else is ignorant and oblivious to the truth
Afraid now
I am currently filled with fear and anxiety
'Cause I hear how the broken are weepin' aloud
Because I can hear the cries and sorrow of those who are suffering
The blame now
The responsibility is now being shifted
Is shifting away from the guilty and proud
It is no longer the fault of those who are responsible and arrogant
A shame how
It is regrettable and unfortunate how things have turned out
I can't find a way to be healthy with quiet mind
I am unable to find peace and contentment within myself
Now it seems like I'm dying
It now appears as if I am slowly losing myself
(I can't cure the morbid fascination it seems)
(I am unable to overcome this morbid fascination that possesses me)
But I know I'm denying to go
But I am consciously refusing to accept the inevitable
(I can't find the love and admiration I need)
(I am unable to find the love and admiration that I desperately crave)
There is no use in trying
There is no point in making any effort
(I can't cure the mental aggravation in me)
(I am unable to rid myself of this mental distress)
But it feels like I'm dying alone
However, it feels as if I am experiencing this suffering all by myself
I ache so
I experience deep emotional pain and longing
For the respite I find in my weakness, I'm drowned
I seek relief from my vulnerabilities, but they consume me instead
It takes oh
It requires a significant amount of time and effort
So long for denial to breach this mind
To overcome denial and accept the truth is a lengthy process for my mind
So rake now
Now, in response to this realization
Your nails down the backs of the faithless, enshroud
You inflict harm upon those who lack faith and cover them in darkness
And break down
And destroy
The ones who deny you your greatness
Those who refuse to acknowledge and recognize your true value
Thy will be done
Let your desires and intentions be fulfilled
Now it seems like I'm dying
It now appears as if I am slowly losing myself
(I can't cure the morbid fascination it seems)
(I am unable to overcome this morbid fascination that possesses me)
But I know I'm denying to go
But I am consciously refusing to accept the inevitable
(I can't find the love and admiration I need)
(I am unable to find the love and admiration that I desperately crave)
There is no use in trying
There is no point in making any effort
(I can't cure the mental aggravation in me)
(I am unable to rid myself of this mental distress)
But it feels like I'm dying alone
However, it feels as if I am experiencing this suffering all by myself
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SHAUN MORGAN WELGEMOED
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