Sertraline were born in August 2014 and soon hit the ground running. The band’s debut single 'Set The World Alight' landed at the end of that year and went on to pick up widespread radio airplay, including support from BBC Introducing.
The northern metal crew followed the single with their acclaimed debut EP 'Bury The Ghosts', which arrived in the Spring of 2015 to an array of critical reviews. The industrious quartet continued their climb by supporting Butcher Babies, Toseland, Kobra and the Lotus, Skarlett Riot and Normandie, as well as hitting the nation’s highways to undertake their own headline tours.
At the end of 2015, Sertraline had a change in personnel and spent most of 2016 working on freshening their sound and preparing for their next release. Now with a revitalised line-up and a stunning new EP in hand, entitled Guilty, the band are about to explode.
Isolation
Sertraline Lyrics
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Foreign ground, faces I don't know
It must be you, luring me into a trap
Is it a bid to turn my head?
Applauding your persistence but I'm done with threats
Pinning me up to the wall, so you can break me more
All the things you've given up and what for?
How are you surviving here?
Do you know it's fantasy
You are no creator
Consumed and blind, wake up and colour the trees
What shade are you feeling today?
Playing God to no one, losing sight of life
You know this will never exist, my face will melt away
Get out, get out, get out
Oh, suffocating in this world
How are you surviving here?
Do you know it's fantasy
You are no creator
You are no creator
Oh, suffocating in this world
How are you surviving here?
Do you know it's fantasy
You are no creator
The lyrics to Sertraline's song Isolation seem to delve into the themes of feeling trapped, suffocated, and consumed by the world, all while being unable to escape from the illusion that a person is a creator of their own lives. The beginning of the song talks about being stuck in a vision that is unfamiliar, and surrounded by strangers. The singer believes that they are caught in a trap set by someone but refuses to be intimidated by their persistence in trying to hurt them. The next part of the song is a commentary on how we sometimes lose sight of what really matters in our lives.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh, suffocating in this world" twice and then asks the question "How are you surviving here?" It is unclear whether this is directed towards the singer or the person who set the trap that they are caught in. The line "Do you know it's fantasy, You are no creator" seems to be a realization that the world around the singer is nothing more than an illusion, and the person they are dealing with has no real power over them. The second verse talks about waking up and seeing the world for what it really is and choosing to live life fully rather than playing God.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the themes of feeling trapped, suffocated, and powerless, which ultimately are the underlying emotions that fuel the singer's journey to self-discovery. Overall, Sertraline's song Isolation is a powerful and introspective piece of music that highlights the struggles of feeling trapped, powerless, and consumed in a world that is mostly an illusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuck in a vision I don't recall
I can't remember how I got here or what led me to this situation.
Foreign ground, faces I don't know
This is unknown territory to me and I feel out of place and alone.
It must be you, luring me into a trap
I suspect that you're trying to deceive me and lead me into danger.
Is it a bid to turn my head?
Are you trying to manipulate me to get me to follow your lead or believe what you're saying?
Applauding your persistence but I'm done with threats
I'm tired of your constant pressure and attempts to intimidate me.
Pinning me up to the wall, so you can break me more
You're trying to corner me and exert power over me to further harm me.
All the things you've given up and what for?
I question the motivations behind your actions and the things you've sacrificed to achieve them.
Oh, suffocating in this world
I feel overwhelmed and trapped in this environment.
How are you surviving here?
I wonder how anyone can tolerate living in this oppressive world.
Do you know it's fantasy
I have a feeling that everything around me may not be real or true.
You are no creator
You don't have the power or ability to control everything in this world.
Consumed and blind, wake up and colour the trees
You're too consumed by your own desires and unaware of the beauty in the world around you.
What shade are you feeling today?
Have you taken the time to appreciate the colors and details of the world or are you too preoccupied with your own pursuits?
Playing God to no one, losing sight of life
You're acting like you have power or control over everything, but in reality, you're losing touch with what's truly important in life.
You know this will never exist, my face will melt away
You can't cling to material possessions or achievements because they're only temporary and will eventually fade.
Get out, get out, get out
I want to break free from this stifling environment and way of life.
Writer(s): Lizzie Parry, Simon Douglas, Mike Hawkings, Daniel Henderson, Tom Wilson
Contributed by Nolan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@noneofyourbusinessboy7118
Found this in an ad. So glad I kept listening and found this band
@s.c.244
it MUST BE YOU !!!!
A really good new emerging band!!
Great sounds and drums 😉💪
@alexking2084
Sertraline rocks
@djentleman8116
Lizzie has the voice of an angel and the screams of a hellhound, backed with the insanely talented instrumentals too you're becoming one of me favourite bands <3 so far it has been about two weeks of blasting your music at least once a day in my room or while I cruise and distance through lockdown!
@Bb-xq7gk
I see what you did there. Seriously though I can't believe you aren't more popular or well known. Also I listen to inside out pretty much every day at this point.
@wearewaterlines
Glad you're enjoying the music :) thank you for the support!
@Bb-xq7gk
@@wearewaterlines The lyrics are also consistently fantastic 👌 can't wait for more
@Revan-HK-47
This band is awesome !!! Good track sertraline XD XD :) :)
@oldtrib12
This song is génois. Tank you!!!!
Continue l'île that
@redthunder6561
I love this song, I love SERTRALINE <3<3<3