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Seether Feat. Amy Lee (of Evanescence) 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
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 bedwetters
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 to Seether Feat. Amy Lee (of Evanescence)'s song Tea depict the mental state of the singer who is lonely, and trapped in a white room with pads and a chafing straitjacket. The singer is crying out for help to both Jesus and the screaming masses, but doesn't seem to care about being lost. The lyrics also speak about the singer's state of mind, with rats surrounding them and being fed bread and water. In the second verse, the plea to save the singer is the same as the first, with the additional line about not caring if they're lost.
The chorus brings up the societal pressure and expectations to be better or trendsetters but the singer rejects them all, not caring if anyone is actually better or a trendsetter. Towards the end of the song, the singer asks someone to take their pills or to fake illness, possibly alluding to the struggle with mental illness and how people don't take it seriously or understand it.
The lyrics have been interpreted to be about being tormented, trapped, and hopeless like a person in a mental institution. The singer seems to have given up hope and is pleading for help, but at the same time, doesn't care about being lost, indicating a sense of resignation and despair. This song could prompt a discussion on mental health, and how sometimes people can feel so trapped and hopeless that they may not care about getting better or what others think of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Lonely in this white room, there are pads everywhere
Feeling isolated in an empty room with padded walls
Chafing straitjacket, I won't die in there
Restricted by a tight straitjacket, but refusing to give up
Save me, smiling Jesus, get off that cross
Pleading for a savior and rejecting the image of Jesus on the crucifix
Hate me, screaming masses
Being criticized and attacked by a large, angry crowd
I don't care if I'm lost
Feeling indifferent to the prospect of being lost and alone
Don't tell me that you're all better
Rejecting the idea that someone else is superior or has improved over oneself
I don't care if you are
Not concerned with the other person's supposed superiority
Don't tell me that you're trendsetters
Dismissing someone's claim to being a trendsetter or influencer
Lowly with my head bowed, there are rats everywhere
Feeling small and helpless, surrounded by vermin
Feed me bread and water, I won't die in there
Enduring through basic sustenance, refusing to give up
Say you will, take my pills
Asking someone to take medication on one's behalf
Say you will, faking ill
Asking someone to pretend to be ill for one's benefit
Don't tell me that you're bedwetters
Dismissing someone's claim to be vulnerable or frail
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Written by: Shaun Morgan Welgemoed
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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. ๐