Something Else
Seether Lyrics

Seether's song "Something Else" is a profound reflection on the negative consequences of constantly dealing with one's own personal struggles, often alone. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been failing all his life and embodies desperation, a personified sense of hopelessness. Despite his attempts to self-medicate with pills, he finds himself feeling restless, degraded and jaded. The chorus repeats the lines "Tell me how you hate it, Tell me how you fake it, Tell me how you love me" three times, suggesting that the singer is tired of people pretending they care about him.

The second verse of the song reveals that the singer has become skilled at lying, using his knife to channel his emotions. He states that it is far too late to apologize, and he needs to keep taking pills merely to maintain a facade of "fine." The final chorus "I want something else, And I don't need your help" suggests that the singer is looking out for a way to overcome his current situation and not rely on others for support. In the end, the song evokes a sense of solemnity and introspection, with the singer acknowledging that his self-destructive behavior and inner turmoil will not be resolved by simply taking a pill.