At the time Crispin was the front man of Everything After, where creative differences led to his departure. Crispin was gaining attention as a songwriter with credits on Motley Crue's drummer Tommy Lee's solo CD Tommyland: The Ride. Eric, who had recently relocated back to Vancouver after a stint in Los Angeles with 40 Foot Echo (Hollywood Records), was working on projects of his own.
After writing for months with such a positive attitude, it was time to find band-mates who shared their mindset. While recording the first batch of “TVU” songs Eric and Crispin were introduced to Roots and Fid through a mutual friend. The four musicians became close friends in these studio sessions before they had even picked up instruments to jam with one another. Roots and Fid had played in a band together prior to this, and after numerous North American tours had decided it was time to do their own “veering” away from an unpleasant situation and join Crispin and Eric.
Finally the last piece of the puzzle was put into place when the band met drummer, Neil. As the youngest member of the group, Neil, was forced to learn the ways of this industry very quickly but this was something he was more than ready to strive for.
After nearly two years of endless touring arcross the continent, the band signed a record deal with Universal/Motown Records out of New York City. The label had taken notice of the hard working group and it is now time to hit the studio to record the bands Major Label debut with producer Greg Archilla (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Buckcherry).
I'm So Sick
The Veer Union Lyrics
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With what′s written on my heart
I will break, break
I'm so sick, infected with
Where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss, selfishness
I'm so sick
If you want more of this
We can push out, sell out, die out
So you'll shut up (shut up)
And stay sleeping
With my screaming in your itching ears
I′m so sick, infected with
Where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss, selfishness
I′m so sick
I'm so sick
Hear it, I′m screaming it
You're heeding to it now
Hear it, I′m screaming it
You tremble at this sound
You sink into my clothes
This invasion makes me feel
Worthless, hopeless, sick
I'm so sick, infected with
Where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss, selfishness
I′m so, I'm so sick
I'm so sick, infected with
Where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss, selfishness
I′m so (I′m so)
I'm so sick (I′m so sick)
I'm so (I′m so)
I'm so sick (I′m so sick)
The lyrics to The Veer Union's "I'm So Sick" reveal a sense of frustration and desperation for escape from the toxic environment of the singer's surroundings. The opening line "I will break into your thoughts with what's written on my heart" implies that the singer is consciously attempting to impact and infiltrate the minds of those around them with the emotional weight of their experiences. The repetition of "I'm so sick" throughout the song emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the singer's distress and their desire for change.
The chorus specifically expresses the singer's disgust with the world they live in, referring to it as "infected" and characterized by "empty bliss" and "selfishness." They assert that if others want more of this negative mindset, they can have it, but that they personally wish to break free from it. The lines "You sink into my clothes, this invasion makes me feel worthless, hopeless, sick" emphasize the suffocating nature of the singer's environment and how it makes them feel trapped and powerless.
As the song progresses, the singer's tone becomes increasingly urgent and aggressive, with lines like "With my screaming in your itching ears" and "You tremble at this sound" suggesting that they are making a final push to break free from their toxic surroundings. Overall, "I'm So Sick" is a powerful and relatable anthem for anyone who has ever felt trapped or suffocated by their environment.
Line by Line Meaning
I will break into your thoughts
I will make my way into your mind
With what's written on my heart
With what I truly feel
I will break, break
I will penetrate deeply
I'm so sick, infected with
I am deeply affected by
Where I live
My surroundings
Let me live without this
Allow me to exist without
Empty bliss, selfishness
False and self-serving happiness
If you want more of this
If you desire to continue
We can push out, sell out, die out
We can keep going, sell out our values, ultimately perish
So you'll shut up (shut up)
So that you will be silent (be quiet)
And stay sleeping
And remain in your passive state
With my screaming in your itching ears
With my loud and persistent message in your constantly-alert mind
Hear it, I'm screaming it
Listen, I am yelling it
You're heeding to it now
Now you are paying attention
You tremble at this sound
You are afraid of what you hear
You sink into my clothes
You are enveloped by my persona
This invasion makes me feel
This infiltration causes me to have feelings of
Worthless, hopeless, sick
Lacking value, without hope, unwell
I'm so, I'm so sick
I am extremely unwell
Writer(s): Sameer Bhattacharya, James Culpepper, Jared Hartmann, Lacey Mosley, Kirkpatrick Seals
Contributed by Nathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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RigMo
Please fix the site. I paid $7 for the "FREE" covers collection.
Jakub Karpinski
This cover is sick
Trinisha Smith
The link doesn't work 😬
TheVeerUnion
Oobie Obbie thanks for the heads up. It does now
Kristin
FLYLEAF AND THE VEER UNION?!
Okay… This is amazing!! You guys captured the feeling of “I’m So Sick” perfectly, while putting your own spin on it!!!
Burst
0:18 The way the "BREAK" fades into the breakdown is sick. Another great job guys, can't wait for that covers collection.
TheVeerUnion
Etienne thanks so much!!!
Dan Simmons
Dayum! That's great guys. I'm sure Lacey has to be super happy with how you guys slayed that. More! Want more!