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.
Sold Me (Explicit Album Versio
Seether Lyrics
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I see something's out of place
You tasted all my purity
Now there's nothing left to waste
The feeling gets so in my way
It's getting lost in my delivery
The feeling gets so in my way
I'm getting lost in your periphery
And you sold me up the river again
(I don't want to be alone again)
And you made me start it over again
(I don't want to be alone again)
And you moved me, and you soothed me, and you fought me
(I don't want to be alone again)
And you left me wondering what the hell
What is wrong with me?
I never felt like I had felt
Until the day you came undone
I never felt like I was lost
Until the day you killed me again
The feeling gets so in my way
It's getting lost in my delivery
The feeling gets so in my way
I'm getting lost in your periphery
And you sold me up the river again
(I don't want to be alone again)
And you made me start it over again
(I don't want to be alone again)
And you moved me, and you soothed me, and you fought me
(I don't want to be alone again)
And you left me wondering what the hell
What is wrong with me?
Are you stronger
For cutting me open?
Are you stronger
For leaving me broken?
And you sold me up the river again
(I don't want to be alone again)
And you made me start it over again
(I don't want to be alone again)
And you moved me, and you soothed me, and you fought me
(I don't want to be alone again)
And you left me wondering what the hell
What is wrong with me?
In this song, Seether expresses the pain of being used and betrayed by someone they trusted. The lyrics are full of emotion as the singer struggles to come to terms with the fact that the person they cared about has sold them out and left them feeling lost and broken. The opening lines, "Here I stand before myself, I see something's out of place," suggest that the singer has had to confront some uncomfortable truths about their relationship and perhaps even their own behaviour. They then go on to sing about how the person they trusted has "tasted all my purity" and there is now "nothing left to waste". It's clear that this betrayal has left the singer feeling raw and vulnerable, and that the emotional impact has affected their ability to communicate effectively ("It's getting lost in my delivery").
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with its repeated refrain of "You sold me up the river again". This phrase is one of the most evocative in the song, conjuring up images of being abandoned and left to drift away from safety. It's clear that the singer is angry and hurt, and that they feel that they have been let down by someone they had faith in. The repeated lines "I don't want to be alone again" are also poignant, expressing a deep-seated fear of abandonment and the pain that comes with it. Throughout the song, Seether explores the themes of betrayal, loss, and the difficulty of trusting again after being hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, here I stand before myself
The singer is introspecting.
I see something's out of place
The singer realizes that something is wrong with their situation.
You tasted all my purity
The person being addressed exploited the singer's innocence.
Now there's nothing left to waste
The person being addressed has used up everything the artist had to offer them.
The feeling gets so in my way
The artist's emotions are hindering their ability to function properly.
It's getting lost in my delivery
The singer is having difficulty expressing themselves due to their emotional state.
I'm getting lost in your periphery
The person being addressed is distracting the singer and causing them to lose focus on their own life.
And you sold me up the river again (I don't want to be alone again)
The person being addressed betrayed the artist in some way, and the artist doesn't want to be left alone to deal with the fallout.
And you made me start it over again (I don't want to be alone again)
The person being addressed caused the artist to have to restart something from the beginning, and the artist doesn't want to deal with the struggle alone.
And you moved me, and you soothed me, and you fought me (I don't want to be alone again)
The person being addressed had an emotional impact on the artist by manipulating them in different ways, and the artist doesn't want to confront these feelings alone.
And you left me wondering what the hell
The person being addressed has caused the singer to be confused and frustrated.
What is wrong with me?
The artist is questioning why they keep ending up in situations like this.
I never felt like I had felt
The singer is experiencing feelings they haven't felt before.
Until the day you came undone
The person being addressed started to unravel emotionally, causing the singer to feel like they've never felt before.
I never felt like I was lost
The singer is experiencing a sense of being lost for the first time.
Until the day you killed me again
The person being addressed hurt the artist deeply, causing them to feel like a part of them has died.
Are you stronger for cutting me open?
The artist is questioning the motives behind the person being addressed hurting them so deeply.
Are you stronger for leaving me broken?
The person being addressed has left the singer emotionally shattered, and the singer is questioning why they would do that if it makes them feel powerful.
Contributed by Henry L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zurbers
You ever find yourself listening to songs like this and realize how old you are getting π
Joesph Watson
I'm 22 and ti believe it or not yes
dusan dragovic
Time is a measure, watch your tongue!
Wwefan809z
Yes
Michael Miller
The older the fruit the sweeter the juice... Lol
Michael Miller
Getting old is like a fruit getting older... The older the fruit the sweeter the juice.. πππ
Sethsquatch Cinematic Gaming
I used to play this all the time in the car riding with my mom She Loved it when she heard it and would always say βput that hypocrite song onβ π Gotta love mom!
Zane Dalton
@Nyxxose Why did you feel the need to quote your own comment?
Nyxxose
βShe must be so precious to you. Never let her go.β
Rustbanana
Sheβs sounds awesome lol