Something
Seventh Day Slumber Lyrics
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Why'd they have to change today
My eyes are drowning in this sea of pain
The world is closing in on me
I'm slowly sinking in my insides
A float is sinking inside me
My eyes are cold, black, and empty
Can anybody set me free
Chorus:
Oh I need something I need something more I need you
Oh I need something I need something more I need you
passion is the only friend I have
Its better lying to me
My eyes are blurring as I fight to stay alive
Bound and broken on my knees
Chorus
Why would we live let the healing begin
Why would we live I'm suffering, I'm suffering
Why would we live let the healing begin
Why would we live I'm suffering, I'm suffering
Chorus
The opening lines of Seventh Day Slumber's song "Something" depict a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer, most likely going through a tough time, feels like his entire world is closing in on him, and he's slowly sinking into his insides. He notes that his eyes are cold, black, and empty, indicating that he has lost all sense of joy and happiness. However, he believes that someone can set him free, and that's where the chorus comes in. The chorus is a plea to whoever can set him free that he needs something, more specifically, that he needs that person. He puts forth a raw vulnerability and transparency while using the lyrics to express his need for help.
The second verse starts with the singer saying that passion is the only friend he has, which is better off lying to him in his current state. He wants to stay alive, but he notes that his eyes are blurring, signifying tears before finally stating that he is bound and broken on his knees. The singer is hurting, and he is in dire need of help.
In the bridge, he repeats the phrase "Why would we live?" twice, a rhetorical question that says he doesn't see any point in living in his current state. He repeats this phrase twice, essentially questioning why we live and why we should let the healing begin. The song offers a message of hope, love, and connection. The singer's vulnerability can resonate with diverse audiences, namely those struggling with their mental health, relationship issues or similar difficult life situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I see the winds have changed now
I notice that the circumstances around me have altered
Why'd they have to change today
I'm wondering why this change had to happen today
My eyes are drowning in this sea of pain
I feel overwhelmed by this intense anguish
The world is closing in on me
I'm feeling constricted by the world around me
I'm slowly sinking in my insides
I feel like I'm gradually losing myself from the inside out
A float is sinking inside me
Something inside of me is sinking and struggling to stay afloat
My eyes are cold, black, and empty
I feel like my eyes are void of any life or emotion
Can anybody set me free
I'm hoping that someone can help me break free from this pain and struggle
Oh I need something I need something more I need you
I realize that I need something more than just what I have, I need a higher power - you
passion is the only friend I have
I feel like passion is the only thing that understands me or is there for me
Its better lying to me
It's easier to deceive myself than to face the harsh reality of my pain
My eyes are blurring as I fight to stay alive
As I struggle to survive, my vision is becoming distorted and unclear
Bound and broken on my knees
I feel trapped and shattered, brought down to my knees
Why would we live let the healing begin
We should choose to live and start the process of healing
Why would we live I'm suffering, I'm suffering
If we choose to live, we have to confront the suffering we're going through
Chorus: Oh I need something I need something more I need you
Reiterating the need for a higher power to help them through their pain and struggles
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JOSEPH ROJAS
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