Zzyzx Rd.
Stone Sour Lyrics


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I don't know how else to put this
It's taken me so long to do this
I'm falling asleep and I can't see straight
My muscles feel like a melee
My body's curled in a U-shape
I put on my best but I'm still afraid

Propped up by lies and promises
Saving my place as life forgets
Maybe it's time I saw the world

I'm only here for a while
But patience is not my style
And I'm so tired that I gotta go

What am I supposed to hide now?
What am I suppose to do?
Did you really think I wouldn't see this through

Tell me I should stick around for you
Tell me I could have it all
I'm still too tired to care and I gotta go

I get to go home in one week
But I'm leaving home in three weeks
They throw me a bone just to pick me dry

I'm following suit and directions
I crawl up inside for protection
I'm told what to do and I don't know why

I'm over existing in limbo
I'm over the myths and placebos
I don't really mind if I just fade away

I'm ready to live with my family
I'm ready to die in obscurity
'Cause I'm so tired that I gotta go

Oh, where am I supposed to hide now?
What am I supposed to do?
You still don't think I'm going see this through

Tell me I'm a part of history
Tell me I can have it all
I'm still too tired to care and I gotta go

Oh yeah
Oh yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah

Still too tired to care and I gotta go
Still too tired to care and I gotta go
Still too tired to care and I gotta go

Yeah, yeah

Go home

I'm still too tired to care and I gotta go

Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah

I'm still too tired to care and I gotta go





Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, no, no
No, no

Overall Meaning

The song Zzyzx Rd. by Stone Sour is a complex reflection on the struggles of existence and the desire to escape the mundane routines of life. The singer expresses a deep sense of weariness and detachment, describing his body as curled up in a U-shape, his muscles feeling like a melee. He is propped up by lies and promises and feels that he is merely existing in limbo. The singer expresses a desire to leave everything behind, to become anonymous and insignificant and to fade away. He is ready to die in obscurity and is too tired to care anymore.


The repeated refrain of "Tell me I can have it all" addresses the pressure placed on us by society to achieve greatness and the ultimate goal of success. The singer is too tired to care about success and wants to be released from these expectations. The song suggests that sometimes, we need to break away from what is expected of us and find our own way, even if it means fading away.


Overall, Zzyzx Rd. is a poignant critique of the pressures and demands of modern society, and an appeal for a simpler, quieter life outside its boundaries.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know how else to put this
I am at a loss for words


It's taken me so long to do this
I've been procrastinating


I'm falling asleep and I can't see straight
I'm exhausted


My muscles feel like a melee
My body is sore and aching


My body's curled in a U-shape
My body is contorted in pain


I put on my best but I'm still afraid
I'm trying my hardest but still scared


Propped up by lies and promises
I am fooled by empty words


Saving my place as life forgets
I'm stuck in a rut


Maybe it's time I saw the world
I want to explore and see new things


I'm only here for a while
Life is fleeting


But patience is not my style
I am impatient


And I'm so tired that I gotta go
I'm exhausted and need to leave


What am I supposed to hide now?
What am I meant to conceal?


What am I supposed to do?
What am I supposed to accomplish?


Did you really think I wouldn't see this through
I am determined to see this to the end


Tell me I should stick around for you
Give me a reason to stay


Tell me I could have it all
Promise me everything


I'm still too tired to care and I gotta go
I'm too exhausted to give this attention


I get to go home in one week
I'm almost free


But I'm leaving home in three weeks
I will be leaving soon


They throw me a bone just to pick me dry
I am being used


I'm following suit and directions
I'm following orders


I crawl up inside for protection
I'm hiding


I'm told what to do and I don't know why
I'm blindly following directions


I'm over existing in limbo
I'm done with being stuck in one place


I'm over the myths and placebos
I'm done with false beliefs and empty promises


I don't really mind if I just fade away
I don't care if I disappear


I'm ready to live with my family
I want to be with my loved ones


I'm ready to die in obscurity
I'm okay with living an ordinary life


'Cause I'm so tired that I gotta go
Because I'm exhausted and need to leave


You still don't think I'm going see this through
I'm determined to prove you wrong


Tell me I'm a part of history
Tell me I'll be remembered


Tell me I can have it all
Promise me everything


I'm still too tired to care and I gotta go
I'm too exhausted to give this attention


Still too tired to care and I gotta go
I'm still too exhausted and need to leave


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
End of song repetition


No, no
End of song repetition




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Corey Taylor, James Donald Root, Josh Rand, Shawn Economaki

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lucianorozadilla1948

Amazing song, with amazing lyrics..

I don't know how else to put this.
It's taken me so long to do this.
I'm falling asleep and I can't see straight.
My muscles feel like a melee,
My body's curled in a U-shape.
I put on my best, but I'm still afraid.
Propped up by lies and promises.
Saving my place as life forgets.
Maybe it's time I saw the world.
I'm only here for a while.
And patience is not my style,
And I'm so tired that I got to go.
What am I supposed to hide now?
What am I supposed to do?
Did you really think I wouldn't see this through?
Tell me I should stick around for you.
Tell me I can have it all.
I'm still too tired to care and I got to go.
I get to go home in one week.
But I'm leaving home in three weeks.
They throw me a bone just to pick me dry.
I'm following suit and directions.
I crawl up inside for protection.
I'm told what to do and I don't know why.
I'm over existing in limbo
I'm over the myths and placebos
I don't really mind if I just fade away
I'm ready to live with my family.
I'm ready to die in obscurity
Cause I'm so tired that I got to go.
Where am I supposed to hide now?
What am I supposed to do?
You still don't think I'm gonna see this through?
Tell me I'm a part of history.
Tell me I can have it all.
I'm still too tired to care and I got to go.
I'm still too tired to care and I got to go. (6x)



@x84325t

I don't know how else to put this.我不知道還要怎樣去對待這些
It's taking me so long to do this. 帶走了我太多的時間去經歷這些
I'm falling asleep and I can't see straight. 我已精疲力竭 我不想去面對

My muscles feel like a melee, 疲勞讓我無法拖動疲憊的身體
My body's curled in a U-shape. 癱軟的蜷縮在冰冷的地上
I put on my best, but i'm still afraid. 我精心打扮自己 但是我仍然擔心
Propped up by lies and promises. 我被謊言和許諾所維持

Saving my place as life forgets. 當時間開始流逝 我拯救著我的記憶
Maybe it's time I saw the world. 也許我該面對現實

I'm only here for a while. 我在這裡僅僅停留片刻
And patience is not my style, 當時間開始流逝 我拯救著我的記憶
And I'm so tired that I got to go. 我太累了 我根本不想去面對

Where am I supposed to hide now? 我應該到哪裡逃避?
What am I supposed to do? 我到底應該怎樣去做?
Did you really think I wouldn't see this through? 你真的認為我不會瞭解這些嗎?

Tell me I should stick around for you. 告訴我我應該徘徊在你身邊
Tell me I can have it all. 告訴我我可以擁有這兒的一切
I'm still too tired to care and I got to go. 但是我依然無法從容的去面對

I got to go home in one week. 我很快就會回家
But I'm leaving home in three weeks. 但是不久我將要遠走
They throw me a bone just to pick me dry. 孩子們像對一個陌生人一樣戲弄我

I follow the suted directions. 我向我感覺的那個方向走去
I crawl up inside for protection. 我為了保護心中漸漸開始自尊
I'm told what to do and I dont know why. 他們告訴過我應該怎樣做但是我不明白

My mother's existing in limbo. 媽媽,生活在憂慮中的媽媽
My mother; the missing pasivos. 媽媽,你已經不能在身邊安慰我
I don't really mind if I just; Fade away. 我根本不去關心 即使我就是在漸漸離去

I'm ready to live with my family. 我已準備好回到家中
I'm ready to die in obscurity我已經打算葉落歸根
Cause im so tired that I got to go. 因為我已經無法從容的再去面對

Where am I supposed to hide now? 我到底應該到哪裡躲藏?
What am I supposed to do? 我到底應該怎樣去做?
You still don't think I'm gonna see this through. 你依然不相信我已經懂得了那些?

Tell me I'm a part of history. 告訴我我是這兒的一部分
Tell me I can have it all. 告訴我我可以擁有這兒的一切
I'm still too tired to care and I got to go. 可是我還是沒有辦法,從容面對

(6x) I'm still too tired to care and I got to go. 但是我依然無法從容的去面對



@riazsowdagar5052

I don't know how else to put this
It's taken me so long to do this
I'm falling asleep and I can't see straight
My muscles feel like a melee
My body's curled in a U-shape
I put on my best, but I'm still afraid

Propped up by lies and promises
Saving my place as life forgets
Maybe it's time I saw the world
I'm only here for awhile
But patience is not my style
And I'm so tired that I got to go

What am I supposed to hide now?
What am I supposed to do?
Did you really think I wouldn't see this through?
Tell me I should stick around for you, tell me I could have it all
I'm still too tired to care and I got to go

I get to go home in one week, but I'm leaving home in three weeks
They throw me a bone just to pick me dry
I'm following suit and directions
I crawl up inside for protection
I'm told what to do and I don't know why

I'm over existing in limbo
I'm over the myths and placebos
I don't really mind if I just fade away
I'm ready to live with my family
I'm ready to die in obscurity
'Cause I'm so tired that I got to go

Where am I supposed to hide now?
What am I supposed to do?
You still don't think I'm going see this through?
Tell me I'm a part of history
Tell me I could have it all
I'm still too tired to care and I got to go

I'm still too tired to care and I got to go



All comments from YouTube:

@charlenehunter216

My brother (also called Corey) chose this song for his funeral. He passed away from cancer in February 2019 at 26 years old, 7 months after diagnosis. He said this song was exactly how he felt in his last months. This song hits hard every time I hear it 🖤 RIP bruv. 1992-2019

@theallenmikacnetwork

I am so sorry :( Love, thoughts and prayers!

@dragon21312131

:( much love to you

@ciaranmorris2424

much love hope your all doing okay

@gr1msasor14

condolences

@amezfires9247

Dammit I'm so sorry. I lost my mom 12/26/18 from cancer, also. However, I wasn't able to play my kind of music at her funeral - which sucked. Keep pushing forward, & take your brother with you. My thoughts & prayers go out to you, especially during the shitty 1st year. Take care. ❤

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@maxx1399

If you are reading this.
I hope something amazing happens to you.
You deserve it.
All the best, always.

@jph595

Thanks, brother.

@jgonzalez7676

Thank you. Same for you. 😊😎

@brenta1905

That's beautiful, my friend. The best to you and all like hearted friends out there.

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