As a band, Stalins War comes from a variety of musical influences and political perspectives. While the band has been through several major line-up changes, no member of Stalins War is, or has ever been, a communist. The name Stalins War represents the less than perfect aspects of our social nature, and the war to achieve our dreams and goals-beyond all odds, and surpass all that stands in our way.
Founded by front-girl Moana Strom and guitarist Matt Cleaver, Stalins War has earned its reputation as one of the hardest working independent bands in their scene, reaching fans coast to coast and across oceans through extensive touring and a proactive use of the Internet. Stalins War continues to cement their position as an archetype of melodic hardcore, with an neck breakingly energetic stage show and an increasingly loyal and diehard fan base.
Stalins War released two full length albums: Stalins War (2001) and Rebirth From the Flames (2004), an EP titled Mirror in a Dark Room (2003), and a split with Seattle-based Aiden in 2004 called A Split of Nightmares.
Panic Attack
Stalins War Lyrics
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Why don't you fill the hole and take away the pain?
Why do i wait so quietly, wait so patiently, still my breath to die?
Why wont this ever end?
And my guilty eyes have seen to much.
Relax as my nightmares come true and i start to cry.
All this fighting, all this heartache, never wondered why.
Dreams don't come true and colors fade;
Pick me up to push me down and wake up in a sweat.
Wait.
Much calmer now and it seems so clear.
Why invest so much in life?
Wait.
My reason's thin, it happens again.;
I can't fight this anymore.
Shot.
I'm ripped again, i'm gripped again, i know i'm at fault.
Blame.
Myself for everything i see.
All my life i've never been, and all i've wanted were the simple things.
I don't need you anymore.
I never needed you anyway.
The lyrics to Stalin's War's song Panic Attack seem to be a cry of desperation and confusion from someone who is struggling with intense emotional pain. The opening lines, "Why do you punish me with everything I see and everything I am?" suggest that the person is feeling overwhelmed and burdened by the world around them, and they are questioning why they deserve to suffer so much.
The next lines, "Why don't you fill the hole and take away the pain? Why do I wait so quietly, wait so patiently, still my breath to die? Why won't this ever end?" further convey the sense of hopelessness and despair that the person is feeling. They seem to be questioning why they continue to endure their pain and suffering, and wondering if there is any way to escape it.
The chorus, "Relax as my nightmares come true and I start to cry. All this fighting, all this heartache, never wondered why. Dreams don't come true and colors fade; I'm always told 'too bad'. Pick me up to push me down and wake up in a sweat" paints a vivid picture of the turmoil that the person is experiencing. They feel trapped and helpless, constantly struggling against forces that seem to be beyond their control.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do you punish me wih everything i see and everything i am?
I feel like the world is against me, making me suffer for no apparent reason.
Why don't you fill the hole and take away the pain?
I wish someone or something could make me feel better and take away my emotional pain.
Why do i wait so quietly, wait so patiently, still my breath to die?
Sometimes I feel like giving up and dying because life seems too hard to bear.
Why wont this ever end?
It seems like my problems and pain will never go away or get better.
And my guilty eyes have seen to much.
I feel like I've witnessed and experienced too much negativity and pain in my life.
Relax as my nightmares come true and i start to cry.
My fears and worst nightmares are becoming a reality and it's causing me emotional distress.
All this fighting, all this heartache, never wondered why.
I'm constantly battling with myself and experiencing emotional pain, but I don't understand why it's happening.
Dreams don't come true and colors fade;
I feel like my hopes and dreams are not going to be realized and the world seems bleak and colorless.
I'm always told 'too bad'.
I feel like no one cares when things don't go my way and I'm dismissed with a 'too bad'.
Pick me up to push me down and wake up in a sweat.
I'm being lifted up and given hope, only to be let down and feel overwhelmed with anxiety and fear.
Wait.
Pause and reflect on what's happening.
Much calmer now and it seems so clear.
After reflecting, I've gained some clarity and feel more at peace.
Why invest so much in life?
Why put so much effort into living if it causes so much pain and hardship?
Wait.
Pause and reflect on this thought.
My reason's thin, it happens again.
I can't find a solid reason for living and I feel like I'm stuck in a never-ending cycle of pain and hardship.
I can't fight this anymore.
I'm feeling overwhelmed and helpless, unable to continue battling my inner demons.
Shot.
I feel like I've been hit with a figurative bullet.
I'm ripped again, i'm gripped again, i know i'm at fault.
I'm experiencing emotional pain and I feel like it's my fault for not being able to handle life better.
Blame.
I'm blaming myself for everything that's going wrong.
All my life i've never been, and all i've wanted were the simple things.
I've always felt like an outsider and all I ever wanted were the simple joys of life.
I don't need you anymore.
I don't need anyone or anything to make me happy, I need to find my own inner peace and strength.
I never needed you anyway.
I've realized that relying on external validation and happiness is not the answer, I need to find happiness and peace within myself.
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.