THE LIVID is a high-energy four piece rock band from Mississauga, Ontario. … Read Full Bio ↴THE LIVID is a high-energy four piece rock band from Mississauga, Ontario. The band was formed in January 1997, when four high school freshmen decided to jam to some cover tunes in their drummer's basement. After winning several competitions and spending some time at a local studio, The Livid released their debut album, King of the Castle, in October 2000. The Livid returned to the studio to record more tracks in 2001. So Fear of Fading was released in the summer of 2002. Over the span of six months, however, The Livid was destined to lose all of its founding members with the exception of guitar player and songwriter Chris Schembri. Over the next months, The Livid was reformed, with new members Adam Benning (drums), Rob Linschoten (bass) and Justin Humes (vocals). After a lengthy period of writing and recording, the new lineup released their first record (The Livid's third record), "The Ambition Within" on the 25th of September, 2004. In the summer of 2005, The Livid thought it would be best if they packed things in and moved on with life without the "band". Each member taking a hiatus and focusing on other aspects of life. But in February of 2006, they found themselves wondering what it would be like to get together and jam some newer songs just for fun. So they did. It was amazing. In March 2006, The Livid will head back into the studio to continue with what they love, which is making music that they can listen to while driving in their cars. And if other people like it, it makes it all the more worth while. Stay tuned for more boring stuff to read. Rock n Roll...

Release
The Livid Lyrics

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Don't leave me here, locked in this cold cell
It feeds my fear and it doesn't feel too well
It pulls me apart while it makes my pain swell
It beats down on me and throws me to the edge
Where I fell down and landed on the ground beside you

You've gotta roll over
Head off my shoulder

Gotta start over
Release

Don't shed a tear; turn my life to hell
Don't let your anger stir or let your bitterness repel
It rips through my heart where my emotions still dwell
It beats down on me and throws me to the ledge
Where I stopped, cause I knew that I would never jump off with you

You didn't want to make it last
You thought it would never surpass
The only dream I wish I had
So you chose just to let me collapse
I'll pick it up and try again

While removing this blade from my back
I won't forget – I wish I could let it go

Overall Meaning

The Livid's song "Release" is about the struggles of a broken relationship, where the singer is left in a cold and dark place of uncertainty that feeds their fear, pain, and confusion. The first verse describes the suffocating feeling of being locked in a cell, where the pain and fear become more intense. The singer feels like they are being torn apart while being inflicted with suffering that hits them until they fall to the ground.

The chorus conveys the message that it is time to move on, to release the pain, and start over. The singer does not want the other person to feel any guilt; they do not want to see them shed a tear or let their anger and bitterness repel. The second verse further explains the pain of betrayal. Despite feeling hurt and betrayed, the singer believes they can heal and try again, but they cannot forget the past, as they wish they could let it go.

Overall, the song speaks about the struggle of letting go of someone, dealing with the pain, and finding the strength to start over again.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't leave me here, locked in this cold cell
I am pleading with you not to abandon me in this hopeless situation.

It feeds my fear and it doesn't feel too well
This situation only fuels my anxiety and it's taking a toll on me emotionally.

It pulls me apart while it makes my pain swell
It's tearing me apart and amplifying my agony to unbearable levels.

It beats down on me and throws me to the edge
This predicament is overwhelming me and pushing me to the brink of despair.

Where I fell down and landed on the ground beside you
I've ended up falling and collapsing beside you in this difficult circumstance.

You've gotta roll over
You need to move on and let go of the past.

Head off my shoulder
Stop trying to find comfort and support from me.

Gotta start over
It's time to begin anew and leave this situation behind.

Release
Let go of the past and move forward with your life.

Don't shed a tear; turn my life to hell
Don't waste your emotions on me and ruin my life out of spite.

Don't let your anger stir or let your bitterness repel
Don't allow your anger and resentment to drive us further apart.

It rips through my heart where my emotions still dwell
It's tearing through my heart where my feelings still reside, causing immense pain.

Where I stopped, cause I knew that I would never jump off with you
I stopped pursuing this relationship because I knew deep down it wasn't going anywhere.

You didn't want to make it last
You were never truly invested in making this work in the long term.

You thought it would never surpass
You believed this relationship had no chance of success and was doomed from the start.

The only dream I wish I had
The only hope I had for a happy future was with you, but now that's gone.

So you chose just to let me collapse
You made the decision to leave me when I was at my lowest point.

I'll pick it up and try again
I'll pick myself up and move on from this, determined to try again in the future.

While removing this blade from my back
I'll also have to deal with the pain and betrayal from your actions.

I won't forget – I wish I could let it go
I can't help but remember what we had and I wish I could forget it and move on more easily.

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