Not to be confused with nu metal band Disturbed.
The Disturbed released about 7 demos, one solo EP - "This Is.... Credibility ", a split EP with UK punk band 36 Crazy Fist, as well as several comp appearances.
They were featured in Ian Glasper's latest book Trapped in A Scene.
Harvey McGurn (Ex-Last Rites) - Vocals
Barry - Bass
Johnny - Guitar
Jamie - Drums
Facade
The Disturbed Lyrics
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Shattered doll, desperate
Oh so innocent and delicate
But too damn obdurate
And obstinate to let go
Broken down, hurt again, it never ends
Frightened and trembling
Her eyes encircled in black again
I can't believe that she's still with him
For how long will you try?
How long until you walk away?
Your facade can't disguise
The fact that you're in misery
Look inside see what has become of her
Hiding within again
Can she pick herself up again?
It's just too difficult and arduous to let go
Homicide flashes through her mind again
No more pain, take control
If he raises his hand again
She'll find her freedom in killing him
The world will see that she's had enough
For how long will you try?
How long until you walk away?
Your facade can't disguise
The fact that you're in misery
For how long will you try?
How long until you walk away?
Your facade can't disguise
The fact that you're in misery
For how long will you deny?
How long until you walk away?
Your facade can't disguise
The fact that you're in misery
For how long will you try?
How long until you walk away?
Your facade can't disguise
The fact that you're in misery
Broken down, hurt again
It never ends
The song "Facade" by The Disturbed tells the story of a woman who is in an abusive relationship and struggles to break free from it. The opening lines of the song describe her as a "shattered doll," indicating that she has been broken down by her partner's abuse. Despite her delicate nature, she is too stubborn and unwilling to let go, leading to her being hurt repeatedly with black circles around her eyes, further confirming the signs of physical abuse.
The second verse reflects her internal struggle as she tries to pick herself up again but finds it too difficult and arduous to let go. The third verse, however, takes a dark turn as thoughts of homicide flash through her mind as a way to gain control and end her pain. The chorus repeatedly questions how long she will try to hide her misery behind a facade and suffer in silence, urging her to walk away from the abusive relationship.
The lyrics of "Facade" offer a poignant insight into the experience of those who are subjected to domestic abuse. It highlights the mental and emotional turmoil that they undergo, as they battle with their desire to escape the violence and their deep sense of loyalty and affection toward their partners.
Line by Line Meaning
No one knows just what has become of her
The woman is a mystery to everyone, and nobody knows what is happening with her.
Shattered doll, desperate
She is in a state of desperation, reduced to a shattered doll.
Oh so innocent and delicate
The woman appears to be innocent and fragile.
But too damn obdurate
However, she is stubborn and won't give up.
And obstinate to let go
She refuses to let go of her situation.
Broken down, hurt again, it never ends
She is constantly being hurt and broken down, with no end in sight.
Frightened and trembling
She is scared and shaking.
Did she fall again? An accident?
It's uncertain if she fell or if she was hurt accidentally.
Her eyes encircled in black again
Her eyes are black and bruised once more.
I can't believe that she's still with him
The artist can't believe that she is still in a relationship with her abuser.
For how long will you try?
The singer is questioning how long she will continue to try in her situation.
How long until you walk away?
The artist is asking when she will leave her abuser.
Your facade can't disguise
Her mask of normalcy cannot hide the pain she is in.
The fact that you're in misery
It is clear that she is suffering.
Look inside see what has become of her
The singer urges her to examine what has happened to her.
Hiding within again
She is hiding from her problems again.
Can she pick herself up again?
The artist wonders if she can find the strength to recover once more.
It's just too difficult and arduous to let go
It is challenging and tough for her to leave her abuser.
Homicide flashes through her mind again
The idea of killing her abuser crosses her mind once more.
No more pain, take control
She doesn't want to suffer anymore, and wants to take control of her life.
If he raises his hand again
If her abuser abuses her again.
She'll find her freedom in killing him
She sees murder as the only way to escape her abuser.
The world will see that she's had enough
She wants the world to understand that she cannot tolerate the abuse anymore.
For how long will you deny?
The artist is questioning how long she will deny that she is in danger.
Your facade can't disguise
Her mask cannot hide the truth of her abuse.
The fact that you're in misery
It is evident that she is suffering and miserable.
Broken down, hurt again
She is broken down and hurt once more.
It never ends
Her cycle of abuse never stops.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN
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