Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to … Read Full Bio ↴Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to the mainstream-sounding, garage/arena rock of post-Ten Pearl Jam, but the group insists that their refusal to alienate themselves from the rest of the world makes them different. Instead, Seven Mary Three offer songs concerning self-discovery and true outsiders isolated from society. Based in Virginia (where the bandmates attended the College of William and Mary), Seven Mary Three signed to the Mammoth label after releasing a self-produced album, Churn, in 1994. The album -- particularly its gritty lead single, "Cumbersome" -- generated a healthy buzz in Florida, and radio stations in Orlando began devoting significant airtime to the band. Seven Mary Three relocated to the Orlando area and re-recorded their old songs, which were packaged alongside two new cuts to round out the band's proper debut, 1995's American Standard. With "Cumbersome" enjoying national success, the album went platinum and won the group a contract with Atlantic Records. Rock Crown followed in 1997, and a year later Seven Mary Three returned with their third LP, Orange Ave. Neither record enjoyed as much recognition as American Standard, but the band continued to release albums into the following decade, issuing The Economy of Sound in 2001 and Dis/Location three years later. Seven Mary Three signed with New York's Icon Records in late 2007, and the following year saw the release of their sixth effort, DAY&NIGHTDRIVING. Steve Huey, All Music Guide

Without You Feels
Seven Mary Three Lyrics

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Somebody hold me, hold me down
So I don't slip tonight.
Punch the clocks out
Punch the wall still
Something's wrong with me.

Without you feels like the end of the world.
Without you feels like the end of the world.

What if somebody had told me, I'd be this unhappy
What if somebody had told me, I'd be this alone
What if somebody had told me, the world mean nothin'
I wish somebody had told me before you were gone, gone, gone.
Gone.

Somebody told me this little lie
Can't keep me from myself.
I destroyed what I built
I thought I was smarter than that.

Without you feels like the end of the world.
Without you feels like the end of the world.

What if somebody had told me, I'd be this unhappy?
What if somebody had told me, I'd be this alone?
What if somebody had told me, the world mean nothin'?
I wish somebody had told me before you were gone, gone, gone.
Gone.
Gone, gone, gone.
Gone.

Without you feels like the end of the world.
Without you feels just like the end of the world.

What if somebody had told me, I'd be this unhappy?
What if somebody had told me, I'd be this alone?
What if somebody had told me, the world mean nothin'?
I wish somebody had told me before you were gone, gone, gone.
Gone.

Gone, gone, gone.
Gone, gone, gone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Without You Feels" by Seven Mary Three express the feeling of emptiness and despair that comes with losing someone that was once an integral part of life. The song's narrator is struggling with the concept of moving on after a breakup, and they feel consumed by the absence of their significant other. They're conflicted between their perceived strength and intelligence and the reality that they're vulnerable to heartbreak, and the missing piece of their life is causing them to act recklessly. They're hoping for someone to hold them accountable and prevent them from making mistakes that will only further their pain.

The repetition of the phrase "Without you feels like the end of the world" emphasizes the depth of the singer's sorrow and their belief that life is incomplete without their partner. They are unable to come to terms with the situation, and the lyrics suggest they are searching for answers that will never come. The last verse reveals an inner turmoil; the singer is asking themselves what they could have done differently, and they regret not seizing the opportunity to appreciate their love before it was too late. The overall message of the song is that losing someone important can feel like the end of the world, and the pain can be overwhelming, but it's necessary to manage, learn, and move forward with life.

Line by Line Meaning

Somebody hold me, hold me down So I don't slip tonight.
I need someone to support me, keep me grounded so I don't succumb to my negative thoughts and emotions.

Punch the clocks out Punch the wall still Something's wrong with me.
I'm feeling stuck and frustrated with my life, there's something seriously wrong that needs fixing.

Without you feels like the end of the world. Without you feels like the end of the world.
Losing you has left a tremendous void in my life that is overwhelming and feels like the world is ending.

What if somebody had told me, I'd be this unhappy What if somebody had told me, I'd be this alone What if somebody had told me, the world mean nothin' I wish somebody had told me before you were gone, gone, gone. Gone.
I wish I had known beforehand that losing you would bring me so much unhappiness and loneliness, that the world would lose its meaning without you. I'm filled with regret for not seeing this coming.

Somebody told me this little lie Can't keep me from myself. I destroyed what I built I thought I was smarter than that.
I fell for a deception that I should have seen through, and it has worsened my situation. I made mistakes and ruined what I had, despite thinking myself more intelligent than that.

Gone, gone, gone. Gone, gone, gone.
You're gone, and it's a fact I must accept, but it doesn't make the pain any less real.

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