Senses Fail is a post-hardcore/pop-punk band formed in Ridgewood, New Jerse… Read Full Bio ↴Senses Fail is a post-hardcore/pop-punk band formed in Ridgewood, New Jersey in 2002. The band's original lineup consisted of James "Buddy" Nielsen, Dan Trapp, Dave Miller, Garrett Zablocki, and Mike Glita. The band released their debut EP From the Depths of Dreams with a limited 300 copy run on August 13, 2002, through ECA Records. It was then reissued through their new label Drive-Thru Records on April 29, 2003 with two bonus tracks, "Handguns and Second Chances" and "The Ground Folds (acoustic)." Two years later their debut album Let It Enfold You was released, on September 7, 2004, through Vagrant. This album had two popular singles, Buried a Lie and Rum Is for Drinking, Not for Burning - music videos were recorded for both songs.

In 2005 guitarist Dave Miller left the band and was replaced by Heath Saraceno, formerly of Midtown. The band's second full-length album, Still Searching, was released in 2006. They joined Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos in support of the album. Mike Glita then left the band the following year and Jason Black, also a member of Hot Water Music, joined initially as a temporary replacement but ended up remaining in the band. Their third album, Life Is Not a Waiting Room, was released in 2008. Heath Saraceno then left the band after their appearance at the 2009 Warped Tour and was replaced by Zack Roach, also guitarist of post-rock band Spirit of the Stairs.

Senses Fail's fourth album The Fire was released October 25, 2010 through UK label Hassle Records and elsewhere through Vagrant the following day. In February 2011, Garrett Zablocki left the band to attend college and was replaced by Matt Smith, also guitarist for Strike Anywhere.

Sick Or Sane
Senses Fail Lyrics

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Take me to a hotel room
And tie me to the bed on my mistakes
Kiss me like I paid for this
Please don't stop 'til you take all my faith

And the white coats just don't get it
I'm a genius with a headache
And the white coats just don't get it

I'm a genius with a headache

Am I a little sick or a little sane?
Am I a little sick or a little sane?
Am I a little sick or a little sane?
'Cause I feel a little sick

I'm sorry I forgot your name
But this is the first time I've played this game
I know I made a big mistake
I'm paying you to suck out all my faith

And the white coats just don't get it
I'm a genius with a headache
And the white coats just don't get it
I'm a genius with a headache

Am I a little sick or a little sane?
Am I a little sick or a little sane?
Am I a little sick or a little sane?
'Cause I feel a little sick

She's grace, come and get some of this
She's grace, come and get some of this
She's grace, come and get some of this
She's grace, come and get some of this

And the white coats just don't get it
I'm a genius with a headache
And the white coats, they just don't get it
I'm a genius with a headache

Am I a little sick or a little sane?
Am I a little sick or a little sane?
Am I a little sick or a little sane?
'Cause I feel a little sick

She's grace
She's grace

She's grace
She's grace

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Senses Fail's "Sick Or Sane" depict the idea of self-destructive behavior to cope with emotional pain. The first verse talks about being tied to a bed and kissed, showing the act of wanting to feel pain and/or pleasure at once. The line "Kiss me like I paid for this / Please don't stop 'til you take all my faith" could be interpreted as a desire for punishment and a loss of hope, which could be a result of struggling with their own demons. The second verse mentions forgetting someone's name and frequently replaying this game, suggesting addiction or repetitive behavior. Paying someone to "suck out all my faith" could represent seeking out moments of weakness and pushing the limits to feel alive.

The chorus, repeating the question "Am I a little sick or a little sane?" suggests the singer is aware of the unhealthy behavior they are engaging in but continue to do it anyway. They acknowledge their own instability but are continuing down the same path. The phrase "I'm a genius with a headache" sets up a dichotomy between intelligence and self-harm. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the fact that despite their intellectual prowess, they can't seem to control their self-destructive tendencies.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me to a hotel room And tie me to the bed on my mistakes Kiss me like I paid for this Please don't stop 'til you take all my faith
I want to be punished for my mistakes and feel guilty, so please treat me like a paid companion and don't stop until you've completely broken my spirit.

And the white coats just don't get it I'm a genius with a headache And the white coats just don't get it I'm a genius with a headache
The doctors can't understand that I am a brilliant person, but that brilliance is causing me pain and struggle.

Am I a little sick or a little sane? Am I a little sick or a little sane? Am I a little sick or a little sane? 'Cause I feel a little sick
I'm questioning whether I'm mentally stable or not because I'm feeling very sick

I'm sorry I forgot your name But this is the first time I've played this game I know I made a big mistake I'm paying you to suck out all my faith
I barely know you but I want you to break me down because I made a mistake and I want to get rid of my faith.

She's grace, come and get some of this She's grace, come and get some of this She's grace, come and get some of this She's grace, come and get some of this
Grace is someone I want to experience this with.

Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: DANIEL GERARD TRAPP, GARRETT MICHAEL ZABLOCKI, HEATH MATTHEW SARACENO, JAMES ANTHONY BUDDY NIELSEN, MICHAEL JOHN GLITA

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