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.
Plastic Man
Seether Lyrics
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I'm losin' heart again, wish I could show you what you think I'm made of.
Someday I know I'll find my place, someday I know this pain will fade.
I am a perfect sell, just wrap me up with a bow and flowers.
I will neglect to tell, I'll sell your story that we love each other.
Someday I know I'll find my place, someday I know this pain will fade.
Someday I know I'll find my place, someday I'll sing my last refrain.
Why don't let me be, and I'll pretend I'm well.
'Cause you're blind to see, and I'm too tired to tell.
And in your apathy, your head begins to swell.
Another tradegy, but you're too cold to feel.
Someday I know I'll find my place, someday I know this pain will fade.
Someday I know I'll find my place, someday I'll sing my last refrain
The song "Plastic Man" by Seether is a melancholic confession of a person who is longing to be accepted and loved by someone. The lyrics of the song reflect the person's feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt as he wishes to be the kind of person that the other person can be proud of. The use of the metaphor "plastic man" signifies his belief that he is fake and not genuine. He is willing to pretend to be someone he's not just to be accepted by the person he loves. He is aware that he's not true to himself, but he feels that it's necessary to fit in and to make the other person happy.
The person's desperation for acceptance leads him to feel that he's the perfect sell. He's willing to do anything to make the person happy, including selling a false story that they love each other. The repetition of the phrase "someday I know I'll find my place" indicates the person's hope for a better future, where he can be true to himself and be accepted for who he is. However, the person's desperation blinds him to the reality that the other person is not willing to accept him, and he's willing to pretend that he's well, despite feeling burned out and exhausted from the pretense.
In summary, "Plastic Man" is a moving song about the pain of unrequited love and the lengths people go to get accepted. It's a song that speaks to anyone who has ever felt inadequate, fake, or desperate for affection.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a plastic man, wish I can be the one you could be proud of.
I feel like a fake person and wish I could do something that makes you proud of me.
I'm losin' heart again, wish I could show you what you think I'm made of.
I'm feeling discouraged and I wish I could prove to you that I am more than what you perceive me to be.
Someday I know I'll find my place, someday I know this pain will fade.
I'm hopeful that I will eventually find where I belong and that my current pain will eventually go away.
I am a perfect sell, just wrap me up with a bow and flowers.
I can present myself as a perfect person if I have to, just like wrapping a gift with a nice ribbon and flowers.
I will neglect to tell, I'll sell your story that we love each other.
I'll pretend that we have a loving relationship and hide the truth.
Why don't let me be, and I'll pretend I'm well.
If you leave me alone, I'll act like everything is okay.
'Cause you're blind to see, and I'm too tired to tell.
You can't see how I'm really feeling and I'm too exhausted to explain it to you.
And in your apathy, your head begins to swell.
Your indifference and lack of empathy is making you arrogant.
Another tradegy, but you're too cold to feel.
There's a tragedy happening and you're not showing any emotions about it.
Someday I know I'll find my place, someday I'll sing my last refrain.
I'm confident that one day I will find my true calling and eventually stop singing songs about my struggles.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: SHAUN WELGEMOED, DALE STEWART, JOHN HUMPHREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mindyshiver6226
Seether has been helping me since the 90s when I was a teenager!!! I made a point that when I started a family that my kids will know seether and so many other incredible bands from the 90s to late 2000's. I'm now 39 3 kids later and I have succeeded with all 3🤗😁
@ParryPointBreak
That's beautiful ❤️🌹🤍😌
@dalecrisman5597
I'm so happy to hear you say that, They've been helping me for just as long.
@Trytotakem
The 1 band I wish I could have ever seen. Help me with my mental health like no one would believe. I would pay almost any amount to see them live if I could.
@Patrick-xp3ep
@ shonmathews9813 i feel you I have paranoid schizophrenia I feel invisible we are in this to together.
@Jace_Dylan
Love you seether always been a huge fan thanks to my dad🤘🙏 RIP father🙏🕊
@scourgemcedgelord9263
I've been listening to Seether since I was 2, thanks to my dad. Years later, and still rocking out to them! Their music is truly haunting and like no other🔥
@dyland4496
2 lol you don't remember that
@scourgemcedgelord9263
@@dyland4496 I may not remember that now, but I have the photos and T-Shirts of me to show for it.
@coolboy1340
Same brother