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.
Simplest Mistake
Seether Lyrics
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Its something I am ill-prepared to remedy
But let it slow the time
It take to dies and close your eyes to your enemy
Defy!
Self-made millionaires won't take ideas
from all the little plebeians
And force-fed lies
And close you mind to reality
Deny
It feels like I'm losing again,
When I've lost everything
I'm sure I will see more clearly
Lose what I'm feeling to them
And not feel anything,
I'm sure I will bleed sincerely
Tonight!
Watch it blow my mind,
Its something I am ill-prepared to remedy
But let it slow the time
It take to dies and close your eyes to your enemy
Defy!
It feels like I'm losing again,
When I've lost everything
I'm sure I will see more clearly
Lose what I'm feeling to them
And not feel anything,
I'm sure I will bleed sincerely
Tonight!
So you make the simplest mistake
So you make the simplest mistake
And fearlessly you deny you involvement in my demise
But give me your open hand
It feels like I'm losing again,
When I've lost everything
I'm sure I will see more clearly
Lose what I'm feeling to them
And not feel anything,
I'm sure I will bleed sincerely
Tonight
The lyrics of Seether's song Simplest Mistake describe a feeling of being overwhelmed and unprepared for something that is blowing one's mind. This feeling is accompanied by a sense of losing and failing again, while being surrounded by self-made millionaires who refuse to take ideas from "plebeians." The chorus reinforces this feeling of loss and resignation, with the singer stating that they will see more clearly after losing everything, and will bleed sincerely tonight.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of denial and the idea of denying one's involvement in someone else's demise. The lines "And fearlessly you deny your involvement in my demise/But give me your open hand" suggest a manipulative relationship where someone denies their role in causing harm, but still tries to offer help or support. The song seems to be about feeling helpless and defeated, but also about standing up against those who try to diminish or deny one's problems or contributions.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch it blow my mind,
An unexpected shock has left me confounded.
Its something I am ill-prepared to remedy
I am not equipped to handle the situation effectively.
But let it slow the time
Despite chaos around me, I stay calm and composed.
It take to dies and close your eyes to your enemy
Death closes doors on people's enmity and divides them permanently.
Defy!
Unleash your inner rebelliousness.
Self-made millionaires won't take ideas
The rich don't like taking advice from the poor.
from all the little plebeians
From the masses of insignificant people.
Just suffocate with smiles
The smiling faces of hypocrites suffocate us.
And force-fed lies
Lies are forced down people's throats by others with power.
And close you mind to reality
Someone can be so consumed by their delusion that they shut down in the real world.
Deny
Ignore the truth and hold onto the lies.
It feels like I'm losing again,
I sense another defeat looming ahead.
When I've lost everything
I lost everything that mattered to me.
I'm sure I will see more clearly
I expect to gain a fresh perspective on the world.
Lose what I'm feeling to them
What I used to express or feel, I now give to someone else.
And not feel anything,
I can't feel any emotions anymore.
I'm sure I will bleed sincerely
I believe I will feel emotions intensely at some point in the future.
Tonight!
At this very moment, amidst all the chaos.
So you make the simplest mistake
You made a blunder that should have been easily avoidable.
And fearlessly you deny your involvement in my demise
You hold tight to your position that you didn't play a role in my downfall.
But give me your open hand
Despite my anger and pain towards you, I would probably still accept your help.
Lyrics ยฉ RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: SHAUN WELGEMOED, DALE STEWART, JOHN HUMPHREY
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@hikikomori7
Watch it blow my mind
It's something I am ill-prepared to remedy
But let it slow the time
It takes to die and close your eyes to your enemy
Defy
Self-made millionaires won't take ideas
From all the little plebeians
Just suffocate with smiles
And force fed lies and close your mind to reality
Deny
It feels like I'm losing again
When I've lost everything
I'm sure I will see more clearly
Lose what I'm feeling to them
And not feel anything
I'm sure I will bleed sincerely
Tonight
Watch it blow my mind
It's something I am ill-prepared to remedy
But let it slow the time
It takes to die and close your eyes to your enemy
Defy
It feels like I'm losing again
When I've lost everything
I'm sure I will see more clearly
Lose what I'm feeling to them
And not feel anything
I'm sure I will bleed sincerely
Tonight
So you make
The simplest mistake
So you make
The simplest mistake
And fearlessly you deny
Your involvement in my demise
But give me your open hand
It feels like I'm losing again
When I've lost everything
I'm sure I will see more clearly
Lose what I'm feeling to them
And not feel anything
I'm sure I will bleed sincerely
Feels like I'm losing again
When I've lost everything
I'm sure I will see more clearly
Lose what I'm feeling to them
And not feel anything
I'm sure I will bleed sincerely
Tonight
@unchartedrocks1
One of favorites from Seether. Best album from back then
@dweenobloke489
Incredible artwork too for the album cover, my favourite thing about old school seether the art was so different and thought provoking imo.
@sariefaerie1121
This was my MySpace name back in the day... With some x's of course!! ๐ค
@JaxyTime
๐คAlways been in my top 10 favorite Seether tunes. It's perfect to re-release this today, oh how the world changed from 8yrs ago. It really hits home now!! ใโค๏ธใLove To All The Seether Fans!
@CradlePayne
This and World Falls Away were my fav
@Awakening_from_darkness
It feels like I'm losing again.
When I've lost everything.
I'm sure I will see more clearly.
Lose what I'm feeling to them and not feel anything...
I'm sure I will bleed sincerely...tonight!
@TiwarijiEditz
My favorite bandโค
@xboxinitgavinkimbrell4208
Seether always hits!
@aknative4622
That seether i knew back then is back..... โฅ๏ธ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@thetowerfantasymusic
Definetly their best album