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...

The Neural Is Me
The Livid Lyrics

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Try to find me, unconscious eyes within
Breaking the spell, pulling through again
All is lost, none is left, we're all animal
Commenting down, looking up again
Sky blue wall, pulling through within
None is lost, all is left
As you drop, you'll be coming to see who's staying now

Trusting without believing sounds strange
Lies live, never washed away
This illusion's killing me
Clear my head of all I see

Where I am, I'm lost in my own world
I've come prepared... am I really?
Head in hands, talk to me
Falling, feed me my remedy

Second stage, pull me down and win
No sleep now, out to defend the land
Change it out, the words you see
Will seem so frustrating
Let live all that's meant to be
Break the spell, curse the land and lead
Black and white oppose the light
Face the facts and see that's not happening

You used to graze the top
But as you drop you'll be saying now:

"He did it all for the silence... did it all for the daze...
Did it all for the silence...

Something living, breathing, telling me things
Something livid, breathing, acting my thoughts

My mind is lost with no direction...
My mind is lost with no direction, I'm gone..."

Overall Meaning

The Neural Is Me by The Livid is a song that speaks about losing oneself in their own world, the struggle to get back to reality but being held captive, the fight to break free from an illusion that is killing them, and the desire for clarity amidst confusion. The opening lines of "Try to find me, unconscious eyes within, Breaking the spell, pulling through again" speaks to the feeling of being lost and searching within oneself for a way out. The line "Trusting without believing sounds strange, Lies live, never washed away, this illusion's killing me, Clear my head of all I see" highlights the challenge of trusting oneself when everything around them seems to be an illusion, and the need to find a way to clear their head and find the truth.

The second half of the song takes on a more aggressive tone, as if the singer is determined to break free and find their place in reality. The lines "Second stage, pull me down and win, No sleep now, out to defend the land, Change it out, the words you see, Will seem so frustrating" speaks of fighting back against the forces that are holding them back and the frustration that comes with trying to change things. The final lines "Something living, breathing, telling me things, Something livid, breathing, acting my thoughts, My mind is lost with no direction... My mind is lost with no direction, I'm gone..." suggests that the struggle to find oneself is ongoing and the journey to clarity is ongoing.

Line by Line Meaning

Try to find me, unconscious eyes within
I am lost and I need to be found by myself. My inner self is unconscious and I cannot see it.

Breaking the spell, pulling through again
I need to break free from whatever is holding me down and keeping me from moving forward. I must keep trying.

All is lost, none is left, we're all animal
I feel like I have lost everything and everyone, and we are all just animals living in this world with no purpose.

Commenting down, looking up again
I am reflecting on my situation and analyzing it. I am trying to find hope and optimism again.

Sky blue wall, pulling through within
There is an obstacle in my way, but I must push through it and find a way to overcome it. I need to search within myself for strength.

None is lost, all is left
Though I feel lost and hopeless, I still have everything I need to carry on. I must hold onto what I have left and keep moving forward.

As you drop, you'll be coming to see who's staying now
When things get tough, I will see who is truly there to support me and help me through. Those who stay are the ones that matter.

Trusting without believing sounds strange
It is difficult to trust someone or something without truly believing in it. It feels off and uncomfortable.

Lies live, never washed away
Lies have a way of sticking around and never truly going away. They can have a lasting impact and cause damage.

This illusion's killing me
Being stuck in an illusion or false reality is causing me pain and is harming me. It needs to stop.

Clear my head of all I see
I need to get rid of all the distractions and negative thoughts in my head. I need clarity and focus.

Where I am, I'm lost in my own world
I feel like I am in my own little world or bubble, cut off from the rest of the world and feeling lost.

I've come prepared... am I really?
I thought I was ready for something, but now I am questioning if I truly am. Am I truly prepared?

Head in hands, talk to me
I am feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to. I am seeking comfort and support.

Falling, feed me my remedy
I am falling apart and need something to help me feel better. I need my remedy or solution to help fix things.

Second stage, pull me down and win
I am in a difficult situation and it feels like I am being pulled down. However, I must keep fighting and try to win.

No sleep now, out to defend the land
There is no rest or breaks for me now. I am determined to defend myself and what is mine from any threats or harm.

Change it out, the words you see
I need to change my perspective and the way I am looking at things. The words or thoughts I have are not serving me well.

Will seem so frustrating
Changing my perspective may be difficult and frustrating, but I must try in order to move forward and find peace.

Let live all that's meant to be
I need to let go of control and allow things to happen the way they are meant to. I cannot force everything to go my way.

Break the spell, curse the land and lead
I need to break free from whatever is holding me down, and in doing so, I will be able to lead and guide others.

Black and white oppose the light
There is a clear divide between good and evil or right and wrong, and it is opposing the light or positivity.

Face the facts and see that's not happening
I need to accept the truth and reality of a situation, even if it is not what I want or hoped for. I need to see what is happening for what it really is.

You used to graze the top
You were once at the top, successful and thriving.

But as you drop you'll be saying now:
As you fall from that success or high point, you will realize the truth of your situation and what really matters.

"He did it all for the silence... did it all for the daze... Did it all for the silence...
Someone did something for the sake of peace and quiet, or to escape reality and find inner peace.

Something living, breathing, telling me things
There is something inside me, something alive and real, that is communicating with me and impacting me.

Something livid, breathing, acting my thoughts
Something inside me is intense and passionate, taking control of my thoughts and actions. It is alive and breathing.

My mind is lost with no direction...
I am feeling lost and uncertain, lacking direction or purpose.

I'm gone...
I am lost, perhaps physically or mentally, and feel like I am fading away or disappearing.

Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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