Sober
The Metal Heroes Lyrics
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Shrouding every step I take,
Making every promise empty,
Pointing every finger at me.
Waiting like a stalking butler
Who upon the finger rests.
Murder now the path of "must we"
Just because the son has come.
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past is done?
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past is done?
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over.
Why can't we drink forever.
I just want to start this over.
I am just a worthless liar.
I am just an imbecile.
I will only complicate you.
Trust in me and fall as well.
I will find a center in you.
I will chew it up and leave,
I will work to elevate you
Just enough to bring you down.
Mother Mary won't you whisper
Something but the past is done.
Mother Mary won't you whisper
Something but the past is done.
Why can't we not be sober?
Just want to start this over.
Why can't we sleep forever.
I just want to start this over.
I am just a worthless liar.
I am just an imbecile.
I will only complicate you.
Trust in me and fall as well.
I will find a center in you.
I will chew it up and leave,
Trust me Why can't we not be sober?
Just want to start things over.
Why can't we sleep forever.
I just want to start this over.
I want what I want
In the song "Sober" by The Metal Heroes, the singer is grappling with feelings of guilt and shame over his inability to escape his past mistakes. He feels as though a shadow is always following him, reminding him of his every misstep and failure. He laments that he is always at fault and that his promises are always empty. He describes the feeling of being stalked by a butler waiting to deliver the ultimate punishment for his transgressions.
In the chorus, the singer expresses his desire to start over and move past his mistakes, but he also seems resigned to the fact that he cannot escape the consequences of his actions. He questions why he cannot stay sober and why he cannot just forget about the past and move forward. He acknowledges that he is a liar and an imbecile, and that his presence in someone's life will only serve to complicate things.
The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer vowing to find some sort of center in the listener, only to ultimately betray them and bring them down. He turns to Mother Mary for guidance and comfort, but still cannot escape his past.
Overall, "Sober" is a song about the struggle to overcome one's own past mistakes and failures. The imagery of the shadow and the stalking butler add an ominous and threatening tone to the song, while the pleading for help from Jesus and Mother Mary add a sense of desperation and hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a shadow just behind me
I feel like something is following me or haunting me
Shrouding every step I take
This shadow affects my every move, making me feel uncertain and doubtful of myself
Making every promise empty
Because of this shadow, I feel like I can't keep my promises, and they end up being broken or unfulfilled
Pointing every finger at me
This shadow makes me feel like everyone is blaming me for everything that goes wrong
Waiting like a stalking butler
The shadow is always present, waiting for me, watching me like a butler who is always there but barely noticed
Who upon the finger rests
This shadow is like a burden that I carry everywhere with me, resting on my shoulders and affecting my every move
Murder now the path of "must we"
The shadow is so strong that it starts to affect my decision-making, leading me down a path of destruction
Just because the son has come
This path of destruction is caused by something that has recently happened, possibly the arrival of someone important, like the sun rising
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
The artist is calling upon Jesus to help them, even using profanity to emphasize the urgency of the situation
Something but the past is done?
The artist is asking for a sign or guidance from Jesus, but they want something that is not related to their past mistakes
Why can't we not be sober?
The singer is wondering why they can't be clear-headed and focused, free from the burden of their past mistakes
I just want to start this over
The artist desires a fresh start, a chance to redo everything without any baggage from their past
Why can't we drink forever
The singer is suggesting that they drink as an escape from their problems, but they know that this is not a sustainable solution
I am just a worthless liar
The singer admits to being dishonest and deceitful, feeling worthless as a result
I am just an imbecile
The singer feels stupid and incompetent, unable to make wise decisions and experiencing self-doubt
I will only complicate you
The artist acknowledges that they tend to make things worse for others, instead of helping them or making their lives easier
Trust in me and fall as well
Despite their flaws, the artist wants others to trust them, but in the end, they will only disappoint and hurt them
I will find a center in you
Despite their own issues, the singer sees something valuable in someone else, and hopes to find stability and direction by focusing on them
I will chew it up and leave
The singer will take what they need from the other person, then abandon them, showing how self-centered they are
Trust me Why can't we not be sober?
The artist is again questioning why they can't be sober and clear-headed, asking for trust from others despite their own flaws
Just want to start things over
The artist repeats their desire for a fresh start and a chance to redo everything without any baggage from their past
Why can't we sleep forever
The artist is again suggesting that they escape their problems through sleep, even if it means avoiding them forever
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.