Voices
Skiba Matt Lyrics
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That is slowly spilling out from the well
And all the guilt that you felt smiling down from above
With a pit inside you deeper than hell
And it’s a crime all the time you spent blaming yourself
All is fine in the shrine of mystery and doubt
And I tried, I tried, I tried to explain they’re in vain but it’s no fucking help
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
The living dead
On the floor by the door there’s a sliver of light
And a pair of cloven feet standing there
And there’s a knock as the clock strikes 3:33, as you awaken to a living nightmare
And it’s a shame that you blame your bad luck on a girl
You destroy and rejoice as you fuck up the world and
I scream, I scream, I scream and I dream of the day that you’re finally gone
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
The living dead
I escaped to a place called Babylon
Through the gates face to face with the seven headed one
I escaped to a place called Babylon
Never to return I’m here to burn eternally home sweet home
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
In Skiba Matt's song "Voices," the lyrics paint a picture of a person struggling to deal with their own thoughts and fears. The opening lines set the tone, describing a feeling spreading across the ceiling like ink, reflecting the darkness growing within the singer. They are burdened by guilt and self-blame that seems to be emanating from above them, leaving them feeling like they are in a pit of despair. They try to explain their feelings to others but find it no help, trapped and alone with the voices in their head.
As the song progresses, the singer's dark thoughts become even more vivid, with references to cloven feet, a knock at the door, and a living nightmare. They blame others for their bad luck and take pleasure in recklessly causing destruction, only adding to their personal torment. The chorus repeats, emphasizing how alone they feel even as they walk hand in hand with the living dead.
In the final verse, the singer declares that they have given up on trying to escape their thoughts and instead embraced their inner darkness. They have escaped to a place called Babylon, where they are face to face with the seven-headed one, suggesting they have made a deal with the devil. The singer has accepted that they may never return and are content to burn eternally in this dark place they call home.
Overall, "Voices" is a haunting depiction of a person living with their inner demons, feeling hopeless and alone in the face of a growing darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
On the ceiling there’s a feeling and its spreading like ink
A pervasive sense of dread is slowly spreading throughout the room, like ink that bleeds across paper.
That is slowly spilling out from the well
The feeling is originating from a deep place within the person, like a well that is overflowing.
And all the guilt that you felt smiling down from above
Feelings of guilt are weighing heavily on the person, as if they are being judged by a higher power.
With a pit inside you deeper than hell
These feelings are causing a deep emotional pain that is worse than anything experienced before.
And it’s a crime all the time you spent blaming yourself
The person is punishing themselves for something they may not even be responsible for, which is a waste of time.
All is fine in the shrine of mystery and doubt
The person is finding comfort in not knowing the truth, as it allows them to avoid facing their problems.
And I tried, I tried, I tried to explain they’re in vain but it’s no fucking help
Someone has tried to help the person, but their efforts were unsuccessful since the deep-rooted issues remain unresolved.
On the floor by the door there’s a sliver of light
Amidst the darkness, a small glimmer of hope can be seen near the exit.
And a pair of cloven feet standing there
The person realizes the presence of evil, perhaps in the form of the devil himself.
And there’s a knock as the clock strikes 3:33, as you awaken to a living nightmare
The person is awakened from their sleep by a disturbing occurrence and feels as if they are trapped in a never-ending nightmare.
And it’s a shame that you blame your bad luck on a girl
The person is projecting their problems onto someone else instead of taking responsibility for their actions.
You destroy and rejoice as you fuck up the world and
The person is causing chaos and destruction as a way to cope with their own internal struggles.
I scream, I scream, I scream and I dream of the day that you’re finally gone
The singer is expressing their frustration and fear of the person's destructive behavior and longs for when they will no longer be a threat to themselves and others.
I escaped to a place called Babylon
The person is trying to escape from their problems by entering into a seemingly perfect world, but this is unlikely to work in the long run.
Through the gates face to face with the seven headed one
The person is confronting evil face-to-face, but this may not provide the solution they are looking for.
Never to return I’m here to burn eternally home sweet home
The person has reached a point of no return, and must face the consequences of their actions.
All alone with the voices in your head
The person is isolated and struggling to deal with the conflicting voices and thoughts within their own mind.
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
The person's physical and mental health have been affected by the toxic thoughts and behavior they have internalized.
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
The person's internal struggles have led them to walk alongside those who are dead inside, perpetuating a cycle of negativity.
The living dead
The people around the person are alive but not living fully due to their own struggles, adding to the feeling of isolation.
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Written by: MATT SKIBA
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cengkerara
Lyrics
On the ceiling there’s a feeling and its spreading like ink that is slowly spilling out from the well
And all the guilt that you felt smiling down from above with a pit inside you deeper than hell
And it’s a crime all the time you spent blaming yourself
All is fine in the shrine of mystery and doubt
And I tried, I tried, I tried to explain they’re in vain but it’s no fucking help
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
The living dead
On the floor by the door there’s a sliver of light and a pair of cloven feet standing there
And there’s a knock as the clock strikes 3:33, as you awaken to a living nightmare
And it’s a shame that you blame your bad luck on a girl
You destroy and rejoice as you fuck up the world
And I scream, I scream, I scream and I dream of the day that you’re finally gone
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
The living dead
I escaped to a place called Babylon
Through the gates face to face with the seven headed one
I escaped to a place called Babylon
Never to return I’m here to burn eternally home sweet home
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
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On the floor by the door there’s a sliver of light
and a pair of cloven feet standing there
and there’s a knock as the clock strikes 3:33, as you awaken to a living nightmare
and it’s a shame that you blame your bad luck on a girl
you destroy and rejoice as you fuck up the world and
I scream, I scream, I scream and I dream of the day that you’re finally gone
all alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
all alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
The living dead
_ blagh
through the gates face to face with the seven headed one
I escaped to a place called Babylon
never to return I’m here to burn eternally home sweet home
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
all alone with the voices in your head
in the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
LiamMakesBadVideos
Matt Skiba is absolutely incredible at writing melodies. Listened to this album for the first time a few days ago and I was in awe at just how perfect some of the melodies are on even the more forgettable songs. He's amazing.
cengkerara
Lyrics
On the ceiling there’s a feeling and its spreading like ink that is slowly spilling out from the well
And all the guilt that you felt smiling down from above with a pit inside you deeper than hell
And it’s a crime all the time you spent blaming yourself
All is fine in the shrine of mystery and doubt
And I tried, I tried, I tried to explain they’re in vain but it’s no fucking help
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
The living dead
On the floor by the door there’s a sliver of light and a pair of cloven feet standing there
And there’s a knock as the clock strikes 3:33, as you awaken to a living nightmare
And it’s a shame that you blame your bad luck on a girl
You destroy and rejoice as you fuck up the world
And I scream, I scream, I scream and I dream of the day that you’re finally gone
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
The living dead
I escaped to a place called Babylon
Through the gates face to face with the seven headed one
I escaped to a place called Babylon
Never to return I’m here to burn eternally home sweet home
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
All alone with the voices in your head
Skin and bones hell knows all the poison that you’ve been fed
All alone with the voices in your head
In the dark as you walk hand in hand with the living dead
Jembean Hologram
I love love love this song. I had this in my head all day when I started listening to the cd more. It's ironic not seeing Skiba in the video but it went with the song and it was amusing.
MrThePsychedelic
i idolize Matt Skiba's voice <3
chaya labelson
His voice gets stuck in my head
ScrubMachinegun
Matt and Mark are gonna make blink-182 really awesome. I've loved blink since I was a kid, but I welcome this change.
TouchDownBoy
***** That´s not 100 sure%
Yunus Çağlar
They couldn’t
MaxwellMurder
John Feldmann said no.
Arthur Brito
This aged incredibly well