Seether is a rock band founded in May 1999 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Afri… Read Full Bio ↴Seether is a rock band founded in May 1999 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The band originally performed under the name Saron Gas until 2002, when they moved to the United States and changed it to Seether to avoid confusion with the deadly chemical known as sarin gas.

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.

Watch Me Drown
Seether Lyrics

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I wanted to forget how you swallowed me whole
I wanted to suggest we let the shit go
I overstayed a while and let you beat on my soul
I never could digest how you were so cold
Concealed behind a smile with teeth as sharp as they show
The bullet in your hand, it had my name on
I'm gonna run and hide, I'll disappear for a while

I feel so dead inside, and it's all your fault

But you don't feed me now
No longer hold me down
You'll never watch me drown
I hope you figure it out
No longer sickened with doubt
You'll never watch me drown

With every day gone by, I felt so useless and old
I never could decide why it should be so
Another wasted try to say what I can't control

I feel so dead inside and it's all your fault

But you don't feed me now
No longer hold me down
You'll never watch me drown
I hope you figure it out
No longer sickened with doubt
You'll never watch me drown

I wanted to forget how you swallowed me whole
I wanted to suggest we let the shit go
I overstayed a while and let you beat on my soul
I never could digest how you were so cold

But you don't feed me now
No longer hold me down
You'll never watch me drown
I hope you figure it out
No longer sickened with doubt
You'll never watch me drown

But you don't feed me now
No longer hold me down
You'll never watch me drown
I hope you figure it out

No longer sickened with doubt
You'll never watch me drown

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Seether's song " Watch Me Drown" are about letting go of a toxic relationship and finding the strength to move on. The singer is singing about his desire to forget the person who swallowed him whole and how he let them beat on his soul. He refers to the person as having teeth sharp as they show; their exterior may appear harmless, but in reality, they are cruel and cold. The singer decides to run away and disappear for a while because he feels dead inside, but he knows it's all the other person's fault. The singer encourages the toxic person to figure it out so they can no longer watch him drown.

The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has been through a toxic relationship, one that brings more harm than good. The song portrays the struggle of wanting to stay and make things work, but ultimately finding the courage to walk away. The emotion in the singer's voice combined with the heavy guitar and drum sounds perfectly capture the intense feeling of the lyrics. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the message, bringing a sense of control and comfort to the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanted to forget how you swallowed me whole
I desired to erase the memory of how you completely consumed and overwhelmed me.

I wanted to suggest we let the shit go
I aimed to propose that we release our problems and move on from them.

I overstayed a while and let you beat on my soul
I remained for an extended time and allowed you to harm my inner self.

I never could digest how you were so cold
I could never comprehend how indifferent and unfeeling you were.

Concealed behind a smile with teeth as sharp as they show
You disguised your true intentions with a pleasant grin, while maintaining the potential to hurt me.

The bullet in your hand, it had my name on
You carried the weapon that would harm me, specifically directed towards me.

I'm gonna run and hide, I'll disappear for a while
I plan to flee and conceal myself for some time.

I feel so dead inside, and it's all your fault
I am emotionally numb and it is entirely your responsibility.

But you don't feed me now
You no longer provide me with what I need.

No longer hold me down
You are no longer restraining me.