Sommerset was a traditio… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1968 Utrecht, Holland, disbanded 1981
Sommerset was a traditional Country & Western Band from Holland.
Also a,
Kiwi four piece melodic punk rock band who broke up recently (2005) to pursue other avenues eg Cobra Khan. Very widely recieved in the New Zealand rock/punk scene as well as scoring some international attention with hits like "Streets Dont Close" and "Say What You Want"
Inside
Sommerset Lyrics
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I've been waiting for anything
For any change at all since the poison in my blood set in
All the time just flies past
I sit back and watch it go
Im in a vacuum here and i've got to get out before the oxygen goes
And i get so sick of being inside
And the morphine sickens
And it strips my dignity
Such a shallow thing but it's the only freedom left for me
They can't promise enough time
Not time to let it go
Im in a vacuum here and i've got to get out before the oxygen goes
And i get so sick of being inside
And i get so sick of being inside (so sick so sick so sickened)
And i get so sick of being inside (so sick so sick so sickened)
And i get so sick of being inside
And i know i'd get up it's not over yet no
But every moment is steeped in agony
I get so tired and so pale so sick of wilted roses
And i get so sick of being inside
One.. two.. one.. two.. ahhhhh!!!
And i get so sick of being inside
And i get so sick of being inside (so sick so sick so sickened)
And i get so sick of being inside (so sick so sick so sickened)
And i get so sick of being
I get so sick of being
I get so sick of being inside
The lyrics to Somerset's song "Inside" convey the feeling of being trapped, both physically and emotionally. The singer of the song has been waiting for a change, any change, ever since "the poison in [their] blood set in." They watch time fly by but feel stuck, like they're in a vacuum and need to escape before the oxygen runs out. The use of the word "morphine" implies that the singer may be sick or in pain, and they feel like the only freedom they have left is in this drug that strips away their dignity. The repetition of the line "I get so sick of being inside" emphasizes that this feeling of being trapped is suffocating.
The song's chorus is short and repetitive, but it packs a punch. The use of the phrase "so sick so sick so sickened" in between the repetition of the main line makes the chorus feel almost like a mantra. The verses build up to the chorus, driving home the message of feeling trapped and desperate. The final scream of "ahhhhh!!!" at the end of the song feels like a release, a way to finally let out all the pent-up frustration.
Overall, "Inside" is a song about feeling stuck and desperate for a change. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt trapped in their circumstances, and the repetition of the chorus makes it feel like a call to action.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting so long
I've been waiting patiently for a long time
I've been waiting for anything
I've been waiting for any change or improvement
For any change at all since the poison in my blood set in
I haven't seen any improvement since I got sick
All the time just flies past
Time goes by quickly and I feel stuck
I sit back and watch it go
I feel powerless and can only watch time pass
Im in a vacuum here and i've got to get out before the oxygen goes
I feel trapped and need to escape before it's too late
And
i get so sick of being inside
I feel extremely tired of being confined to my situation
And the morphine sickens
The morphine makes me feel unwell
And it strips my dignity
The morphine makes me lose my sense of pride and self-worth
Such a shallow thing but it's the only freedom left for me
Using morphine may not be ideal, but it's the only way to alleviate my pain
They can't promise enough time
The doctors can't guarantee that I have enough time left
Not time to let it go
I don't have enough time to come to terms with my situation
And i know i'd get up it's not over yet no
I have hope that I'll recover, it's not too late
But every moment is steeped in agony
Every moment is filled with intense pain and suffering
I get so tired and so pale so sick of wilted roses
I feel exhausted, weak, and tired of seeing things that once brought joy now fading away
One.. two.. one.. two.. ahhhhh!!!
An expression of frustration and desperation
Contributed by Anna F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pr1malScr3am
Seven years later....Still fucking loving it!!!👍
@QwikID
I've been looking for this song for ages, love it!!
@pr1malScr3am
Awesome song,Awesome video,Awesome kiwi band
@catchpole11
love this song
@drinkdrankpunk235
still love this song in 2021!
@suesutton9226
Same! : ))
@dannie2712
this is kiwi gold c-mon guys whens the next album out
@LordAudio
Couldn't agree more.
@ChandelierLeBlair
The chilis must have watched this video before making dani california video
@WarFivevyone
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH