69 Tea
Seether (feat. Amy Lee) Lyrics
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Chafing straitjacket, I won't die in there
Save me smiling Jesus, get off that cross
Hate me screaming masses
I don't care if I'm lost
Don't tell me that you're all better
I don't care if you are Don't tell me that you're trendsetters
I don't care if you are
Lowly with my head bowed, there are rats everywhere
Feed me bread and water
I won't die in there
Save me smiling Jesus, get off that cross
Hate me screaming masses
I don't care if I'm lost
Don't tell me that you're all better
I don't care if you are Don't tell me that you're trendsetters
I don't care if you are
Say you will take my pills
Say you will faking ill
Don't tell me that you're all better
I don't care if you are Don't tell me that you're bed wetters
I don't care if you are
Say you will take my pills
Say you will faking ill
Say you will (say you will) take my pills (take my pills)
Say you will (say you will) faking ill
The lyrics of Seether's "69 Tea" paint a picture of a lonely and distressed individual trapped in a white room with pads everywhere and wearing a chafing straitjacket. The singer pleads with "smiling Jesus" to get off the cross and save them from the screaming masses, who may be the cause of their distress. Despite being surrounded by rats and surviving on just bread and water, the singer does not want to be told that others are better or trendsetters, implying a possible sense of envy or resentment towards those perceived as successful.
The final stanza of the song takes a different tone, with the singer asking someone to take their pills and fake an illness. The repetition of the line "Say you will" emphasizes the urgency of this request, possibly indicating a desire to escape the situation they find themselves in, whether it be physical or mental.
Overall, the lyrics of "69 Tea" seem to convey a sense of helplessness, desperation, and alienation, highlighting the struggles of those dealing with mental health issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Lonely in this white room, there are pads everywhere
Feeling isolated and trapped in a mental institution, surrounded by padded walls
Chafing straitjacket, I won't die in there
Even in a restrictive straitjacket, the singer has no intention of giving up or dying
Save me smiling Jesus, get off that cross
A cry for help to a higher power, asking for release from suffering
Hate me screaming masses, I don't care if I'm lost
The public's hatred or disapproval does not sway the artist in their struggle
Don't tell me that you're all better, I don't care if you are
The artist does not want to hear the opinions of others who claim to be superior or more mentally stable
Don't tell me that you're trendsetters, I don't care if you are
The singer does not feel the need to follow or adhere to societal trends or norms
Lowly with my head bowed, there are rats everywhere
The singer feels defeated and overwhelmed, experiencing degradation and filth
Feed me bread and water, I won't die in there
The bare essentials are enough to survive, the artist will continue to fight for freedom
Say you will take my pills, Say you will faking ill
An attempt to manipulate or persuade someone else to take the artist's medication or pretend to be ill
Don't tell me that you're bed wetters, I don't care if you are
The artist is not interested in others' weaknesses or imperfections, they are focused on their own struggle
Say you will (say you will) take my pills (take my pills), Say you will (say you will) faking ill
Repeatedly asking someone else to aid in their escape, through either taking medication or feigning sickness
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir One Music
Written by: SHAUN MORGAN WELGEMOED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hikikomori#7
Lonely in this white room
There are pads everywhere
Chafing strait jacket
I won't die in there
Save me smiling Jesus
Get off that cross
Hate me screaming masses
I don't care if I' m lost
Don't tell me that you're all better
I don't care if you are
Don't tell me that you're trend setters
I don't care if you are
Lowly with my head bowed
There are rats everywhere
Feed me bread and water
I won't die in there
Save me smiling Jesus
Get off that cross
Hate me screaming masses
I don't care if I'm lost
Don't tell me that you're all better
I don't care if you are
Don't tell me that you're trend setters
I don't care if you are
Say, you will take my pills
Say, you will faking ill
Don't tell me that you're all better
I don't care if you are
Don't tell me that you're trend setters
I don't care if you are
Say, you will take my pills
Say, you will faking ill
Say, you will take my pills
(Say, you will take my pills)
Say, you will faking ill
(Say, you will)
Noella & Scott
I've been listening to this album nonstop for 20 years. It doesn't age.
Warden Andriuk
Same
Jodi Smith
I absolutely love the music and the people of Seether. I'm 61 years old and just now getting to know the music. I was too busy when they first came out raising two kids and working a full-time job. I knew a couple of their songs but that's about it. I'm so glad I found them a couple years ago. They've actually made my life a little more enjoyable. I'm still finding out things about them and different songs I haven't heard yet. What a great ride. Thank you Seether for staying together long enough for me to find you. Rock on guys!
jessicka Lush
Never too late to find great music and embrace it. I've been late to the game on a bunch of great music.
Lu
I absolutely loved this! Thank you for once again! Truly one of my very very favorite bands. I have loved these talented souls for years. I'm 49 years old & happily love them even more to this very day! I say that proudly, sincerely Lu.
John Simmers
This songs old asf
Hikikomori#7
Lonely in this white room
There are pads everywhere
Chafing strait jacket
I won't die in there
Save me smiling Jesus
Get off that cross
Hate me screaming masses
I don't care if I' m lost
Don't tell me that you're all better
I don't care if you are
Don't tell me that you're trend setters
I don't care if you are
Lowly with my head bowed
There are rats everywhere
Feed me bread and water
I won't die in there
Save me smiling Jesus
Get off that cross
Hate me screaming masses
I don't care if I'm lost
Don't tell me that you're all better
I don't care if you are
Don't tell me that you're trend setters
I don't care if you are
Say, you will take my pills
Say, you will faking ill
Don't tell me that you're all better
I don't care if you are
Don't tell me that you're trend setters
I don't care if you are
Say, you will take my pills
Say, you will faking ill
Say, you will take my pills
(Say, you will take my pills)
Say, you will faking ill
(Say, you will)
Comment Spae
the atmosphere, so unique, so filling, and yet so empty
Jabbar Muhammad
My favorite album from this band still holds till this day
Darla Tidwell
I listened to this album every night after work for years. I still love it so much. π