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When
Sev Lyrics


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The final hour is coming at hand
We gotta stand with a grain of sand
Through the hourglass of lies & deceit
And at our feet the door defeat
Which we kick down with the powerful aggression
Only with my people do I have fat session
So burn one for me
Now if I can't make it
Believe in me and your hand I would shake it
Up and down with the utmost respect
Any other way you better hit the deck
Because the sun keeps shining
I keep rhyming
To the top of the ladder, yeah I keep climbing
Till I reach my peak, I'll never plateau
This ones for the people that came out to the shows
Slow it down, yes if I can't make it
Believe in us 'cause you know we're gonna take it

When will I ever see,
That face looking back at me
We spend our time alone, don't you know
It's getting hard to breathe

2:30 in the morning & I'm strung out again
I'm all alone sleeping in the Lion's den
Well it's the miracle, lyrical, words I compose
And it's a hard knock life
But it's the one that we chose
So I paid my dues, I took the time that it takes
Freestyle separates the truths from the fakes
And that's the breaks
It takes time to get your game
25 years I'm finally breaking out the frame
And out the frame so simple and plain
Reminisce the place from where we came
Went through so many phases
That it amazes me so
From single to Double A
And now we're playing the Pro's
Touring in the van thinking these are the days
Having nationwide dreams,
Tour buses, and getting paid
So we're thinking while we're drinking
About the choices we made
And the road that we paved for,
Love that needs to stay

When will I ever see,
That face looking back at me
We spend our time alone, don't you know
It's getting hard to breathe

And all the memories I look back on
Still accomplish nothing at all
And all the dreams & happiness
Were shared between a man
And his woman of gold

No longer can I touch your
Face again will I ever be
Able to feel your skin from under

Neath the ground I reach out
I try to pull you in
But over & over again
I swear I see that face
Looking back at me again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "When" by Sev address the struggles of rising to the top in the music industry while also dealing with personal battles. Sev speaks about being in the final hour, and needing to stand with a grain of sand to push through the lies and deceit around him. His only solace is in being with his people and burning one for him. Sev also acknowledges the possibility of not making it and asks for his fans to believe in him and promises to never plateau until he reaches his peak.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of nostalgia and reflection on the past, talking about how it "amazes" him how far they have come as a band, from single to Double A and finally to the pros. However, despite the success, they are still reminiscing about the times spent touring in vans and dreaming of bigger things. Sev also talks about the choices they made as a band and how it paved the way for their love to stay for one another.


The song finishes with a poignant moment, where Sev speaks about losing someone that meant everything to him, and still being haunted by their memory. The face that is looking back at him over and over again is that of his lost love. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and despair while also reflecting on what life has to offer and the choices we make in our attempts to rise above.


Line by Line Meaning

The final hour is coming at hand
The end is near, and we must prepare ourselves.


We gotta stand with a grain of sand
We need to stay strong, even if we feel small and insignificant.


Through the hourglass of lies & deceit
We face a world filled with falsehood and deception.


And at our feet the door defeat
Failure is always present, but we must rise above it.


Which we kick down with the powerful aggression
We fight back with everything we have, refusing to accept defeat.


Only with my people do I have fat session
I find comfort and solace with my loved ones and fellow supporters.


So burn one for me
Smoke a joint for me, in honor of our shared experiences.


Now if I can't make it
If I fail or fall short of my goals,


Believe in me and your hand I would shake it
I still need your support and belief, and I would be grateful for it.


Up and down with the utmost respect
I always treat my supporters and friends with respect.


Any other way you better hit the deck
Otherwise, you'll be in trouble or danger.


Because the sun keeps shining
Life goes on, no matter what happens.


I keep rhyming
I will continue to create and express myself through music.


To the top of the ladder, yeah I keep climbing
I am relentlessly pursuing success and fulfillment.


Till I reach my peak, I'll never plateau
Even when I am successful, I will continue to strive for improvement and growth.


This one's for the people that came out to the shows
I am grateful for the support of my fans and friends.


Slow it down, yes if I can't make it
If I am struggling and unable to keep up with my pace,


Believe in us 'cause you know we're gonna take it
Trust in our abilities and determination to overcome any challenge.


When will I ever see,
I wonder when I will finally realize


That face looking back at me
My true identity or purpose in life.


We spend our time alone, don't you know
We often feel isolated and disconnected from others.


It's getting hard to breathe
Life is becoming overwhelming and suffocating.


2:30 in the morning & I'm strung out again
I am struggling with addiction and it's taking a toll on my life.


I'm all alone sleeping in the Lion's den
I am in a dangerous and difficult situation, dealing with my demons alone.


Well it's the miracle, lyrical, words I compose
Even in my darkest moments, music is my savior and outlet for expression.


And it's a hard knock life
Life is full of obstacles and hardships.


But it's the one that we chose
Despite the struggles, we can still find purpose and meaning in our lives.


So I paid my dues, I took the time that it takes
I have worked hard and sacrificed to get where I am today.


Freestyle separates the truths from the fakes
In music, authenticity reigns supreme and separates the real artists from the posers.


And that's the breaks
That's just the way it is.


It takes time to get your game
Success and mastery require patience and hard work.


25 years I'm finally breaking out the frame
After many years of trying, I am finally achieving my goals and breaking free from limitations.


And out the frame so simple and plain
Success doesn't have to be flashy or complicated.


Reminisce the place from where we came
We should never forget our roots and where we came from.


Went through so many phases
We have experienced many different stages and changes in our lives.


That it amazes me so
Our past experiences continue to inspire and surprise us.


From single to Double A
We have progressed and grown, from being alone to finding companionship and support.


And now we're playing the Pro's
We have achieved a level of success and recognition in our field.


Touring in the van thinking these are the days
We are grateful for the present moment and the experiences we are living right now.


Having nationwide dreams,
We have big dreams and aspirations beyond our current situation.


Tour buses, and getting paid
We are finally receiving financial rewards for our hard work and dedication.


So we're thinking while we're drinking
We are reflecting on our journey while enjoying a drink.


About the choices we made
We are considering the decisions that led us to this point.


And the road that we paved for,
We are proud of the path we have taken and the legacy we are creating.


Love that needs to stay
We value the importance of love and connection, and strive to maintain those relationships.


And all the memories I look back on
When I reflect on my past experiences,


Still accomplish nothing at all
I feel like I haven't achieved anything significant.


And all the dreams & happiness
Despite my failures and regrets,


Were shared between a man
I had moments of love and happiness with someone special.


And his woman of gold
That person was extremely valuable and important to me.


No longer can I touch your
I can no longer physically interact with you,


Face again will I ever be
And I wonder if I will ever see you again.


Able to feel your skin from under
Or touch your soft skin again.


Neath the ground I reach out
I feel like you are still with me despite being gone,


I try to pull you in
And I desperately wish I could have you back in my life.


But over & over again
But no matter how many times I try,


I swear I see that face
I keep thinking of your face and imagining it in my mind.


Looking back at me again
And I wonder if you are thinking of me too.




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Written by: DAVE WARRIN, ERIC STAMILE, LISA MARIE WINSETT-SHAW

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Comments from YouTube:

Beta Ray Hill

Underrated band, for sure!!

Daniel Tobin

Beta Ray Hill thanks bro

Valenski

The lead singer Phil Clayman was my old roomate....Too bad they never made it big :(

IXth Circle

Early 2000s forever \m/

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