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).
Numb
The Veer Union Lyrics
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Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface
Don't know what you′re expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
By becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you
Can′t you see that you′re smothering me?
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control
'Cause everything that you thought I would be
Has fallen apart right in front of you
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
And every second I waste is more than I can take!
I′ve become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
By becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you
And I know I may end up failing too
But I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you
I′ve become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
By becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you
I′ve become so numb
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
I've become so numb
I′m tired of being what you want me to be
The Veer Union's "Numb" is a song that explores the feelings of being pressured to meet other people's expectations and losing one's individuality in the process. The repeated line "I'm tired of being what you want me to be" is a clear indication of the frustration and exhaustion of trying to please someone else. The singer feels "lost under the surface" and is unsure of what is expected of them. The pressure to live up to someone's standards is so intense that every step feels like a mistake. The singer has become "numb" to everything, unable to feel and connect with those around them.
The chorus expresses the singer's desire to break free from the pressure and be true to themselves. The line "all I want to do is be more like me and be less like you" is a declaration of independence and individuality. The singer laments that they have become so "numb" that they cannot even feel the person smothering them, and they are tired and more aware of the damaging effects of the pressure. However, the singer acknowledges that they may fail in their quest to find their true self, but they also recognize that the person who is pushing them to be someone they're not has likely experienced the same disappointment.
Overall, "Numb" is a poignant commentary on the pressures of societal expectations and the importance of staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
I'm exhausted from trying to live up to your expectations.
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface
I feel disconnected and aimless, like I'm drowning beneath the surface of my emotions.
Don't know what you're expecting of me
I don't understand what you want from me.
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
You're forcing me to try to be like you, even though it's incredibly difficult and stressful for me.
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
You judge me harshly for any missteps I make, no matter how hard I try.
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
I've become emotionally numb and disconnected, which means I can no longer feel your presence or influence in my life.
Become so tired, so much more aware
I'm exhausted from trying to meet your expectations, but I'm becoming more aware of who I truly am and what I really want.
By becoming this all I want to do
By embracing my true self, all I want is to be free and authentic.
Is be more like me and be less like you
I want to stop trying to be like you and start being more true to my own desires and personality.
Can't you see that you're smothering me?
You're suffocating me and not giving me room to breathe and be myself.
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control
You're gripping onto me too tightly because you're afraid to lose control over me.
'Cause everything that you thought I would be
You had a specific vision for what I should be, but I can't live up to that ideal.
Has fallen apart right in front of you
Your expectations for me have crumbled, and you can see that I can't be who you want me to be.
And every second I waste is more than I can take!
Every moment that I'm forced to live up to your expectations is unbearable for me.
And I know I may end up failing too
I understand that I may not be able to fully embrace my true self and that I may make mistakes along the way.
But I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you
I realize that you may have gone through the same struggles as me, and someone may have judged you harshly for not living up to expectations.
I've become so numb
I'm emotionally disconnected and no longer able to feel the same things I used to.
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
I'm exhausted from trying to be someone I'm not, just to please you.
I've become so numb
I'm so disconnected that I can barely recognize myself anymore.
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
I'm worn out from trying to live up to your expectations, and it's time for me to embrace my true self.
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheVeerUnion
Thanks so much to all of you for your amazing feedback on our cover! Can’t believe it has already been one year since we lost Chester Bennington.
All of us in The Veer Union are huge fans of Linkin Park and wanted to pay homage to never forget this legend. http://smarturl.it/NumbAcoustic #theveerunion #veerunion #rip #chesterbennington #linkinpark
Yellow
Hey this is clearly the BEST cover of this song I've ever heard. <3 (R.I.P. Chester)
ideadman
Thank you for this, from all of us who still feel the loss
Stephen Clemmons Jr.
TheVeerUnion Awesome cover!!! Literally gave me goosebumps at about the 2:40 mark!!!
×JSTN×
TheVeerUnion just cover it and not acoustic, his vocals are so close to chesters
Suzi Q
Thank you guys for this song 🙏💔❤️
Chrissy Issy
I once thought that nobody can get close to the original.
But with you I get goose bumps just like with the original and since the death of Chester, tears come to my eyes when I hear this song from him, but you also manage to make my tears come.
I thank you so much for this, I am so happy to hear this song again. <3
TheVeerUnion
Thank you
NARUxHINALV
RIP: Chester Bennington you will forever be in our hearts and in our songs...
A. R.
Every f*g song puts me in a deeper state of awe. I've shared everyone. This band DESERVES to be recognized for the true art they are.