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
Prayer
The Disturbed Lyrics
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Just to compliment your sorrow
Another life that I've taken from you
A gift to add on to your pain and suffering
Another truth you can never believe
Has crippled you completely
All the cries you're beginning to hear
Trapped in your mind, and the sound is deafening
Let me enlighten you
This is the way I pray
Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive, inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away
Another nightmare about to come true
Will manifest tomorrow
Another love that I've taken from you
Lost in time, on the edge of suffering
Another taste of the evil I breed
Will level you completely
Bring to life everything that you fear
Live in the dark, and the world is threatening
Let me enlighten you
This is the way i pray
Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive, inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away
Return to me
Leave me no one
Turn to me
Return to me
Cast aside
You've made me turn away
Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive, inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away
The lyrics of "Prayer" by The Disturbed explore themes of sorrow, pain, suffering, and the desire for enlightenment. The opening lines suggest that the singer is guilty of something that has caused someone else grief or heartbreak, and although he cannot undo what has been done, he hopes to offer some kind of comfort or solace. The song then progresses to talk about the singer's own struggles, describing his desire to be consumed by fire or have everything taken away from him, as if seeking punishment or redemption for his actions.
The chorus of the song expresses a sentiment of frustration, suggesting that the singer finds life too easy, too dull, or too devoid of meaning. The line "burn me alive, inside" hints at a desire for inner turmoil or passion, whereas "take everything away" suggests a yearning for a clean slate or a fresh start. The second verse introduces the idea of nightmares and evil, and again the singer seems to be both a victim and a perpetrator, caught in a cycle of destruction and despair.
The song ends with a plea for someone to "return" to the singer, or perhaps a lament over the loss of someone who has turned away from him. The repeated line "living just isn't hard enough" emphasizes the singer's dissatisfaction with his own life and his need for something more challenging or meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Another dream that will never come true
A failed aspiration that only adds to your misery
Just to compliment your sorrow
To heighten your pain
Another life that I've taken from you
A life lost as a result of my actions
A gift to add on to your pain and suffering
An unwanted offering that only exacerbates your torment
Another truth you can never believe
A fact too difficult to accept
Has crippled you completely
Has destroyed you entirely
All the cries you're beginning to hear
The distressing sounds that consume your mind
Trapped in your mind, and the sound is deafening
Locked within your own thoughts as the noise overwhelms you
Let me enlighten you
Allow me to share my perspective with you
This is the way I pray
This is my form of worship
Living just isn't hard enough
Merely existing is not a sufficient challenge
Burn me alive, inside
Severe emotional pain is necessary to feel alive
Living my life's not hard enough
My life lacks the struggle I thrive on
Take everything away
Strip me of all my possessions and desires
Another nightmare about to come true
An impending fear that will become reality
Will manifest tomorrow
Will come to fruition in the near future
Another love that I've taken from you
A love lost due to my actions
Lost in time, on the edge of suffering
Trapped in the past, consumed by pain
Another taste of the evil I breed
Another example of the harm I inflict upon others
Will level you completely
Will destroy you entirely
Bring to life everything that you fear
Awaken all of your deepest terrors
Live in the dark, and the world is threatening
A life consumed by darkness is full of danger
Return to me
Come back to me
Leave me no one
Take away all of my loved ones
Turn to me
Look to me for guidance
Cast aside
Discard everything else
You've made me turn away
You pushed me away
Living just isn't hard enough
Simply existing is not a sufficient challenge
Burn me alive, inside
Severe emotional pain is necessary to feel alive
Living my life's not hard enough
My life lacks the struggle I thrive on
Take everything away
Strip me of all my possessions and desires
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN, STEVE KMAK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jj9131
Another dream that will never come true
Just to compliment your sorrow
Another life that I've taken from you
A gift to add on to your pain and suffering
Another truth you can never believe
Has crippled you completely
All the cries you're beginning to hear
Trapped in your mind, and the sound is deafening
Let me enlighten you
This is the way I pray
Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive, inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away
Another nightmare about to come true
Will manifest tomorrow
Another love that I've taken from you
Lost in time, on the edge of suffering
Another taste of the evil I breed
Will level you completely
Bring to life everything that you fear
Live in the dark, and the world is threatening
Let me enlighten you
This is the way i pray
Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive, inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away
Return to me
Leave me no one
Turn to me
Return to me
Cast aside
You've made me turn away
Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive, inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away
@popularscofield
Here the Lyrics:
Another dream that will never come true
Just to compliment your sorrow
Another life that I've taken from you
A gift to add on to your pain and suffering
Another truth you can never believe
Has crippled you completely
All the cries you're beginning to hear
Trapped in your mind, and the sound is deafening
Let me enlighten you
This is the way I pray
Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away
Another nightmare about to come true
Will manifest tomorrow
Another love that I've taken from you
Lost in time, on the edge of suffering
Another taste of the evil I breed
Will level you completely
Bring to life everything that you fear
Live in the dark, and the world is threatening
Let me enlighten you
This is the way I pray
Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away
Return to me
Return to me
Return to me
Turn to me
Leave me no one
Turn to me
Return to me
Return to me
Turn to me
Cast aside
Return to me
Return to me
Return to me
Turn to me
Leave me no one
Turn to me
Return to me
Return to me
You've made me turn away
Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive inside
Living my life's not hard enough
They take everything from you
Living just isn't hard enough
Burn me alive inside
Living my life's not hard enough
Take everything away
@andoryuu3
@Jose Leonardo Lemus: Correct.
I remember hearing David Draiman say the video was supposed to be like a modern twist on Jobâs story. I didnât have high speed internet at the time, so I think I must have learned this from the video content on the Believe CD itself.
Having just read about his early life on Wikipedia, it makes a lot of sense why he would sing about something like this.
I wouldnât consider myself a huge fan of the band, but I do very much admire David. This and âLiberateâ are the two most memorable songs for me. So much wisdom in just two tracks.
Respect.
@auswitch
Otro sueño que nunca se harå realidad
SĂłlo para complementar tu dolor
Otra vida que yo he quitado de ti
Un regalo para añadir a tu dolor y sufrimiento
Otra verdad que nunca puedes creer
Te ha lisiado por completo
Todos los gritos que estĂĄs empezando a escuchar
Atrapado en tu mente, y el sonido es ensordecedor
Dejame iluminarte
AsĂ es como yo oro
Vivir no es lo suficientemente difĂcil
Quemame vivo, por dentro
Vivir mi vida no es lo suficientemente difĂcil
Llévate todas las cosas
Otra pesadilla a punto de hacerse realidad
Se manifestarå mañana
Otro amor que he quitado de ti
Perdido en el tiempo, al borde del sufrimiento
Otro sabor del mal que crio
Te nivelarĂĄ completamente
Trae a la vida todo lo que temes
Vivir en la oscuridad, y el mundo estĂĄ amenazando
Dejame iluminarte
AsĂ es como yo oro
Vivir no es lo suficientemente difĂcil
Quemame vivo, por dentro
Vivir mi vida no es lo suficientemente difĂcil
Llévate todas las cosas
Vuelve a mĂ, vuelve a mĂ, vuelve a mĂ, vuelve a mĂ, no me dejes a nadie
Volved a mĂ, volved a mĂ, volved a mĂ, echadme a un lado
Vuelve a mĂ, vuelve a mĂ, vuelve a mĂ, vuelve a mĂ, no me dejes a nadie
Volved hacia mĂ, volved hacia mĂ, volved hacia mĂ, me habĂ©is hecho dar la vuelta
Vivir no es lo suficientemente difĂcil
Quemenme vivo adentro
Vivir mi vida no es lo suficientemente difĂcil
Te quitan todas las cosas
Vivir no es lo suficientemente difĂcil
Quemenme vivo adentro
Vivir mi vida no es lo suficientemente difĂcil
Llévate todas las cosas
@munkeybutt
âIâm going to listen to this song until I get tired of it.â
Eighteen years later....
@Bithead
19 years later....
@GrimBirthday
You mean 16 years later.
@GrimBirthday
@@Bithead it came out in 2002
@preacherman01
Every couple months i come back to this song
@metalphobos3632
Im from the future. Still listening in 2048.
@smokersadvocate2994
I was young black male they grew up in the hood listening to disturbed...my homies use to call me a white boy lol thx for the memories disturbed
@kionregis5551
Me to me to...they said that alot to me...am black from the Caribbean
@MuninnMyrkvi
Metal could use more black representation. There's Skindred at least.
@smokersadvocate2994
@@MuninnMyrkvi agreed...The music industry is ran by greedy bloodsuckers of the poor that wont let that happen they have colonized and conditioned people minds into believing that your race color or creed has direct effect on the taste of music you like...