Their full-length album, Know Your Exits was released in 2011 and features two songs with guest vocals from Carson Slovak from Century and Tyler Guida from Dr. Acula.
Their 2012 EP, Warpath had a music video produced for its title track. The band has toured with a variety of groups including Thy Art Is Murder, King Conquer, My Bitter End, Dr. Acula as well as numerous tours with Float Face Down.
• The music of the band can be streamed and purchased at www.thelasttensecondsoflife.bandcamp.com
• The band's Facebook profile is located at www.facebook.com/thelasttensecondsoflife
Numbskull
The Last Ten Seconds Of Life Lyrics
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At this point, I′m open to any suggestions, that might keep my life from being consumed
Grit my teeth, close my eyes, and then I bury my face in my hands
But I can't help peering through the cracks of my fingers to see what′s staring back at me
Every time it's the same damn thing I feel the panic shoot through my veins
All around, I search for any escape, as the frenzy blows up my brain
Overwhelmed
Irrationality keeps attacking me
Cold seals it away
Reaching for the outside
Fog up the glass with a breath
Write a plea on the window pane
Can anything help me?
Help me
Out of sight, out of mind, but what if its all in my head?
At this point, I'm open to any suggestions, that might keep my life from being consumed
Grit my teeth, close my eyes, then I bury my face in my hands
But I can′t help peering through the cracks of my fingers to see what′s staring back at me
Every time it's the same damn thing I feel the panic shoot through my veins
All around, I search for any escape, as the frenzy blows up my brain
It is what it is
I am who I am
It is what it is
I am who I am
The room is always whispering
Endlessly working to lock me in
Numbskull I
I accept my fate
Numbskull I
I accept my fate
The Last Ten Seconds of Life's "Numbskull" is a highly emotional song about feelings of overwhelming panic and helplessness. The lyrics begin with the singer feeling that they are trapped in their head by their thoughts. They're looking for suggestions that can help them not be consumed by their fears which are tearing their life apart. They try to bury themselves in their hands but still, they can't stop the panic from rising up through their veins. The internal struggle causes the singer to feel stuck in their own mind. The image of a bed turning into a casket adds to the feeling of being trapped; the bed should be a place of comfort, but instead, it has become a source of fear. The singer is reaching out, trying to feel something on the outside world, but their surroundings have become like a prison that they cannot escape from. The singer tries to escape from their own mind's torments but finds themselves haunted by their own fears.
The lyrics are most likely about anxiety, which is a common theme among many The Last Ten Seconds of Life's songs. The lyrics describe the singer's overwhelming sense of anxiety that's been lodged in their mind. They struggle to get rid of the thoughts that contradict their own experiences of life, the ones that keep repeating like a broken record. They try to escape from this negativity by reaching out and asking for help. But when no one comes, they begin to accept their fate, feeling that they will always be trapped in their own head. The lyrics create a haunting, evocative picture of anxiety, and through the singer's words, the listener can connect with the pain of an overwhelmed mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of sight, out of mind, but what if its all in my head?
I'm worried that I'm overthinking everything and making myself crazy.
At this point, I′m open to any suggestions, that might keep my life from being consumed
I'm desperate for anything that might help me calm down.
Grit my teeth, close my eyes, and then I bury my face in my hands
I'm trying to control my anxiety, but it's not working.
But I can't help peering through the cracks of my fingers to see what′s staring back at me
I'm still scared and can't help but look at what's scaring me.
Every time it's the same damn thing I feel the panic shoot through my veins
I always feel this way and it's terrifying.
All around, I search for any escape, as the frenzy blows up my brain
I can't stop feeling anxious and I'm searching for a way out.
Overwhelmed
I'm completely overcome by my anxiety.
Irrationality keeps attacking me
I can't control my irrational thoughts and they keep tormenting me.
This bed has become a casket and my fears keep asking to tuck me in tonight
Even my bed, which should be a safe place, feels like a trap to me.
Cold seals it away
I feel closed off and trapped by my anxiety.
Reaching for the outside
I'm trying to find a way to escape my own mind and my anxiety.
Fog up the glass with a breath
I'm trying to make things more bearable by focusing on my breath.
Write a plea on the window pane
I'm so desperate for help that I'm willing to try anything.
Can anything help me?
I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to get through this alone.
Help me
I'm begging for someone to help me.
It is what it is
I'm trying to accept that I can't change some things.
I am who I am
I'm accepting that I have flaws and that's okay.
The room is always whispering
I feel like I'm constantly surrounded by anxiety and fear.
Endlessly working to lock me in
My anxiety feels like it's constantly trying to trap me.
Numbskull I
I'm acknowledging that I'm not thinking clearly due to my anxiety.
I accept my fate
I'm trying to accept that my anxiety is a part of me and I need to learn to live with it.
Writer(s): The Last Ten Seconds Of Life
Contributed by Ruby B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nikolausmichel4381
My dream is to one day watch a music video and see no comments arguing about what meaningless sub genre the song is.
@francisdavidavage8945
"Fog up the glass with a breath. Write a plea on the window pane" Fucking amazing lyrics!
@jaydenfinley485
Greatest lyrics
@homeboy975
So heavy. Brutal, vocals are placed so elegantly. More I say, MORE!!
@deathcoreunity
massive beatdown track sssssssss! greets from Nancy, France!!!
@tremiller1239
This song is my favorite by them it's amazing
@Zaliven
I’ll never get over the way he screams second beat down, I’ve never heard screaming that expresses such feelings to that degree
@TheRakbar
Damn this is pretty sick, thanks Aegaeon for sending me here! really digging these vocals
@Zonum420
I DIG!!!! Can't wait for the album release!
@tylerroxas5750
definitely reminds me of their IOWA material now!