Awakening
The Damning Well (featuring Wes Borland Richard Patrick Josh Freese & Danny Lohner) Lyrics
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It begins with the father of sin
I walk alone in the garden of stones
I turn into the monster within
Life is too long for me
Life is too wrong for me
'Cause there's something that
That I miss being human
I realize
That I miss being human
Nothing Times
I lose control as the story unfolds
I have been like a knife to bare skin
I walk alone like a king with no throne
I burn up from the monster within
Life is too long for me
Life is too wrong for me
'Cause there's something that
I realize
That I miss being human
I realize
That I miss being human
Nothing Times
I like hunting the pieces
I like hunting the pieces
I like hunting the pieces
'Cause I have come to need this
I like hunting the pieces
I like hunting the pieces
'Cause I have come to need this
Shell
'Cause there's something that
I realize
That I miss being human
'Cause there's something that
I realize
That I miss being human
I teach lies
That I miss being human
I teach lies
That I miss being human
I teach lies
The lyrics to "Awakening" by The Damning Well seem to talk about a struggle with one's own inner demons and the feeling of losing control while struggling with them. The first verse sets the stage with the mention of an untold history, and the father of sin, possibly alluding to the original sin of Adam and Eve from the bible. The singer sings about walking alone in a garden of stones and turning into the monster within. These lines seem to suggest a sense of alienation and confusion as the singer comes to terms with the darkness within them.
The chorus reveals that the singer misses being human, which could be interpreted as a longing for a time when they were not consumed by these negative feelings. The second verse continues the theme of losing control, with the use of a knife as a metaphor for the damage that can be caused when one is struggling with their inner demons. The line "I burn up from the monster within" could suggest a sense of pain or anger, and the repetition of "Life is too long for me, Life is too wrong for me" emphasizes the struggle and the weight of these feelings.
The bridge section of the song brings in the idea of "hunting the pieces," possibly referring to a desire to understand oneself and piece together the parts that make up the whole. The repetition of "I like hunting the pieces, 'cause I have come to need this" suggests that even though the journey may be difficult, the singer sees it as a necessary part of their growth. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, but with the addition of the phrase "I teach lies," perhaps hinting at the idea that the singer has been hiding their true self from the world and themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of control of a history untold
My actions are beyond my control and are a result of my unknown past
It begins with the father of sin
My problems stem from original sin and inherited traits
I walk alone in the garden of stones
I wander aimlessly through life's barren and unforgiving terrain
I turn into the monster within
My inner demons begin to take over and control my actions
Life is too long for me
Existence feels like an endless and burdensome task
Life is too wrong for me
The world is an unfair and unjust place
'Cause there's something that
I realize
That I miss being human
I realize
That I miss being human
Nothing Times
I come to the realization that I long for the simplicity and emotional depth of being human in a world devoid of feeling
I lose control as the story unfolds
Events outside of my control begin to shape my reality
I have been like a knife to bare skin
My actions have hurt those around me deeply
I walk alone like a king with no throne
I project an air of superiority despite feeling lost and insignificant
I burn up from the monster within
My inner demons begin to consume me entirely
I like hunting the pieces
I enjoy the search for personal understanding and meaning
'Cause I have come to need this
It has become essential to my survival to search for deeper understanding
Shell
Referring to a feeling of emptiness and detachment
'Cause there's something that
I realize
That I miss being human
'Cause there's something that
I realize
That I miss being human
I teach lies
That I miss being human
I teach lies
That I miss being human
Acknowledging a desire for human connection and emotion while acknowledging one's tendency to lie and mislead in order to avoid vulnerability
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDY JONES, ROB LLOYD, ADE SCHOLEFIELD
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Out of control of a history untold
It begins with the father of sin
I walk alone in the garden of stones
I turn into the monster within
Life is too long for me
Life is too wrong for me
Cause there's something that
I realize
That I miss being human
I realize
That I miss being human
Nothing Times
I lose control as the story unfolds
I have been like a knife to bare skin
I walk alone like a king with no throne
I burn up from the monster within
Life is too long for me
Life is too wrong for me
Cause there's something that
I realize
That I miss being human
I realize
That I miss being human
Nothing Times
I like hunting the pieces
I like hunting the pieces
I like hunting the pieces
Cause I have come to need this
I like hunting the pieces
I like hunting the pieces
Cause I have come to need this
Shell
Cause there's something that
I realize
That I miss being human
Cause there's something that
I realize
That I miss being human
I teach lies
That I miss being human
I teach lies
That I miss being human
I teach
@valentinbiguine
I invite everyone to see the updated version of this video as this one will soon be removed due to the fact that it was in dire need of an upgrade to High Definition. 2022 STILL GAD DAMN LISTENING!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPENYrBC2gw
@roguerogue.3153
Huzzah!
@landmine940
I’m still out here brother keeping my horns high 🤘🏻and staying stealthy.
@landmine940
This one is louder than the new one
@elihuhefner
Still don’t understand how this isn’t on Spotify
@sani4818
breaks my heart
@rubendacostaesilva8442
if I'm not mistaken, this is the only song the band ever released. It was just a shame they didn't stuck together.
@dragonviper83
YouTube > spotify
@valentinbiguine
is Elihu Hefner gonna have to smack a bitch?.. I think he just might..
@namelessxdread
Youtube Music is better than Spotify by leaps and bounds. With YT Music, potentially anything anyone uploads is on here. With Spotify it has to be like "official". Plus if you like a song in YT it also goes to your YT Music likes automatically. Only thing good about Spotify imo is implementation with Xbox dashboard.