Numb
The Disturbed Lyrics


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Bleeding I'm
Crying I'm
Falling I'm

Bleeding now

Bleeding I'm
Crying I'm
Falling I'm

Bleeding now

Bleeding now I'm
Crying out I'm
Falling down and I'm
Feeling nothing like
Laughing now I'm
Stopping now I'm
Reaching out and I'm
Feeling nothing

Yeah, you have created a rift within me
Now there have been several complications
That have left me feeling nothing
I might say, you were wrong to take it from me
Left me feeling nothing

Crawling now I'm
Beaten down I'm
Tortured now and I'm
Feeling nothing like
Hunting now I'm
Stalking now I'm
Reaching out and I'm
And killing nothing

You've created a rift within me
Now there have been several complications
That have left me feeling nothing
I might say, you were wrong to take it from me
Left me feeling nothing

That are ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside of me
Ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside of me

I want this
More than you know
I need this
Give it back to me
You've created a rift within me
Now there have been several complications
That are ripping, tearing and feeding and growing inside of me

You've created a rift within me
Now there have been several complications
That are ripping, tearing
Feeding,
Growing
Ripping
Tearing
Ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside of me

I want this
More than you know




I need this
Give it back to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Disturbed's song "Numb" describe the internal struggle and pain caused by someone who has caused a rift within the singer. The repetition of "bleeding, crying, falling, feeling nothing" emphasizes the deep emotional turmoil the singer is experiencing. The lyrics suggest that the person who created this rift took something important from the singer, leaving them feeling empty and tortured.


The last verse is particularly haunting, with the imagery of something "ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside" of the singer. This suggests that the damage caused by the person is not only emotional but also physical. The repetition of "ripping, tearing, feeding, and growing" builds the tension and emphasizes the destructive force created by this person's actions. The chorus "I want this more than you know, I need this, give it back to me" suggest that the singer is desperate to reclaim what was taken from them, indicating that the damage done is irreparable.


Line by Line Meaning

Bleeding I'm
I am hurt and in pain


Crying I'm
I am feeling emotional and distressed


Falling I'm
I am losing control of myself and my life


Bleeding now
My pain is current and ongoing


Crying out I'm
I am calling out for help or relief


Falling down and I'm
I am continuing to lose control and stability


Feeling nothing like
I am numb and unable to feel anything


Laughing now I'm
Despite my pain, I am laughing to keep up appearances


Stopping now I'm
I am giving up trying to feel anything else


Reaching out and I'm
I am trying to connect with someone or something


Feeling nothing
I am completely numb and devoid of emotion


Crawling now I'm
I am reduced to a state of weakness and vulnerability


Beaten down I'm
I have been overpowered and defeated


Tortured now and I'm
I am in agony and pain


Hunting now I'm
I am seeking revenge or redemption


Stalking now I'm
I am obsessing over someone or something


And killing nothing
I am unable to find satisfaction or closure in revenge


Yeah, you have created a rift within me
You have caused a deep divide in my being


Now there have been several complications
There have been many problems and difficulties as a result


That have left me feeling nothing
I am completely numb and devoid of emotion


I might say, you were wrong to take it from me
You have taken something important away from me


Left me feeling nothing
I am completely numb and devoid of emotion


That are ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside of me
The negative emotions and pain are causing damage and growth within me


I want this
I desire to feel something, anything


More than you know
This longing and pain is more intense than you could understand


I need this
Emotions and connection are essential to my well-being


Give it back to me
I am asking for what has been taken from me to be restored




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN, STEVE KMAK

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Frejborg

Yeah, I've always liked this song a lot. Now I'm getting a little older I realise how much it says about me that I enjoyed, and felt peace with songs and lyrics like this.

Mother... what did you do to me?

Been struggling in all relationships all my life, but it really comes out with the woman I've been seeing throughout this scamdemic.
Sometimes when I upset her, and when she reacts appropriately, and puts distance between us, I just lose it, it's like a demon starts coming out of me. Screaming, yelling at the top of.of my lungs, growling, crawling around. So much anger...
Heal us God.

And the anger comes out in passive aggressiveness, and negativity, avoidance, moodiness, overreactions, defensiveness, argumentativeness, brooding, lashing out subtly, and flip-flopping on my thoughts, feelings, and choices.

I just want to heal and move forward.



@dredeadman7981

Bleeding I
Crying I
Falling I
Bleeding out
Bleeding I
Crying I
Falling I
Bleeding out
Bleeding now I'm
Crying out I'm
Falling down and I'm
Feeling nothing, like
Laughing now I'm
Stopping now I'm
Reaching out and I'm
Feeling nothing
Yeah, you created a rift within me
Now there have been several complications
That have left me feeling nothing
I might say
You were wrong to take it from me
Left me feeling nothing
Crawling now I'm
Beaten down I'm
Tortured now and I'm
Feeling nothing like
Hunting now I'm
Stalking now I'm
Reaching out and I'm
Killing nothing
Yeah, you created a rift within me
Now there have been several complications
That have left me feeling nothing
I might say
You were wrong to take it from me
Left me feeling nothing
I can feel ya ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside of me
Ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside of me
I want this
More than you know
I need this
Give it back to me
You created a rift within me
You won because of these horrid complications that are
Ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside of me
Yeah, you've created a rift with in me
Now there have been several complications that are
Ripping
Tearing
Feeding
Growing
Ripping
And tearing
Ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside of me
I want this more than you now
I need this
Give it back to me



@LJ-hk4tv

Bleeding I'm
Crying I'm
Falling I'm

Bleeding now

Bleeding I'm
Crying I'm
Falling I'm

Bleeding now

Bleeding now I'm
Crying out I'm
Falling down and I'm
Feeling nothing like
Laughing now I'm
Stopping now I'm
Reaching out and I'm
Feeling nothing

Yeah, you created a rift within me
Now there have been several complications
That have left me feeling nothing
I might say, you were wrong to take it from me
Left me feeling nothing

Crawling now I'm
Beaten down I'm
Tortured now and I'm
Feeling nothing like
Hunting now I'm
Stalking now I'm
Reaching out and I'm
And killing nothing

You created a rift within me
Now there have been several complications
That have left me feeling nothing
I might say, you were wrong to take it from me
Left me feeling nothing

That are ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside of me
Ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside of me

I want this
More than you know
I need this
Give it back to me
You've created a rift within me
Now there have been several complications
That are ripping, tearing and feeding and growing inside of me

You've created a rift within me
Now there have been several complications
That are ripping, tearing
Feeding,
Growing
Ripping
Tearing
Ripping and tearing and feeding and growing inside of me

I want this
More than you know
I need this
Give it back to me



All comments from YouTube:

@damienaspin2679

I discovered this album when I was 14, im now 31 and I still love this album in its entirety. These guys have been strong for so long. DISTURBED FOR LIFE!!!

@estuardoquinonez700

Somebody gave me a "The sickness" copy when I was 14 as well, now I'm 34 and still loving this song more than others like stupify...

@dmihelic1ify

I love Disturbed, but this is my fave of all their songs, SO underrated. Most ppl don't even know about it.

@zachflorian5471

Dc Mihelic so do I man

@aholegunner

Soo true! Its always been my fav disturbed song. I even wrote a parody on it describing a personal experience that I had with a stolen key. Was funny shit. I love disturbed!

@tugarza4221

Dc Mihelic you are so righy havent heard this in awhile...your awesome

@williamsmith8041

Dc Mihelic I didnt

@ThingWillEvery

Same

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@BeeYoSa

really? they've progessively changed their sound since this album. this is the only album I can listen to from beginning to end without EVER skipping a track, and I've been listening to them since they started.

@MrBeefyBeef

Believe is also fucking amazing but after that shit got pretty mediocre. Also, ten thousand fists was ok but that was about it.

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