The Need
This Eternal Decay Lyrics


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I need something to feel
Something to bleed for...
I need something to feel
Something to die for...
Is just another day
To Throw myself away
I need something to hold
Something to believe for...
I need something to feel
Something to die for...
Is just another day
To Throw myself away

I can′t help myself... I can't help myself...

I need something to feel
Something to bleed for...
I need something to feel
Something to die for...
Is just another day
To Throw myself away
I need something to hold
Something to believe for...
I need something wrong,
I need something wrong, I need something wrong...
Is just another day
To Throw myself away





I can′t help myself... I can't help myself...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to This Eternal Decay's song The Need are wrought with intense emotion and desperation for significance. The repeated lines of "I need something to feel/Something to bleed for...I need something to feel/Something to die for..." express a deep longing for a purpose, for something to end the numbness and monotony of everyday life. The singer acknowledges that their actions, in a way, are a form of self-harm, as they continue to throw themselves away each day without any real reason or meaning. The plea for something to hold and believe for speaks to a desire for connection and faith in something higher than oneself.


The line "I need something wrong" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the singer is so desperate for a change, for anything to happen, that they are willing to welcome even negative experiences. It's a self-destructive sentiment, but one that speaks to the depth of their despair. The repetition of "I can't help myself" reinforces this feeling of helplessness and hopelessness.


Overall, The Need is a powerful expression of the human need for purpose, connection, and meaning in life. It's a reminder that even when we feel lost and alone, there is always something to hold onto, something to believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

I need something to feel
The singer is longing for an experience or emotion that is powerful enough to stimulate them.


Something to bleed for...
The singer is looking for something worth sacrificing for and willing to put everything on the line for.


Is just another day
The singer feels like their life is mundane and unremarkable, devoid of thrilling experiences.


To Throw myself away
The artist is struggling with existential turmoil and is willing to take risks that could put them in harm's way or lead to self-destruction.


I need something to hold
The artist is searching for an object, person or idea to give them a sense of anchoring or stability in their life.


Something to believe for...
The singer is yearning for a cause or belief system that is significant enough to give them a sense of purpose and direction.


I need something wrong,
The singer is feeling dissatisfied with their current situation and is seeking something unconventional, rebellious, or taboo to fulfill their desires.


I can't help myself...
The artist is acknowledging their own weakness and lack of self-control, which is leading them to act in ways that are harmful or dangerous to themselves.




Writer(s): Riccardo Sabetti

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PERFECTION (Lyrics)

My face against the wall,
Desperation takes it all...
I can't stand no more, loosing in silence…
I can't stand no more, mediocrity is violence

I Need Perfection to feel alive
Just Need Perfection
I saw it in your Lies

I Need Perfection to feel alive
Just Need Perfection
I saw it in your Lies

Perfection…

My face against the wall,
You buried me in silence
I can't stand no more, not anymore…
I can't stand no more, mediocrity is violence

I Need Perfection to feel alive
Just Need Perfection
I saw it in your Lies

I Need Perfection to feel alive
Just Need Perfection
I saw it in your Lies

Perfection…



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@spiral69TV

PERFECTION (Lyrics)

My face against the wall,
Desperation takes it all...
I can't stand no more, loosing in silence…
I can't stand no more, mediocrity is violence

I Need Perfection to feel alive
Just Need Perfection
I saw it in your Lies

I Need Perfection to feel alive
Just Need Perfection
I saw it in your Lies

Perfection…

My face against the wall,
You buried me in silence
I can't stand no more, not anymore…
I can't stand no more, mediocrity is violence

I Need Perfection to feel alive
Just Need Perfection
I saw it in your Lies

I Need Perfection to feel alive
Just Need Perfection
I saw it in your Lies

Perfection…

@rmthinks

Another great song! I'm really liking this group!

@sophiewilleme9921

Quel régal, ce morceau porte tellement bien son nom PERFECTION 🖤

@166Nebula

Great work from the Italoboys. Promising for the forthcoming album. 🖤

@rogerio796a

amo essa banda........o puro Gothic Rock........MARAVILHOSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@MarcoKukl

Bella davvero, gran bel pezzo. Mi piace il fatto che, rispetto agli ultimi, si distacca leggermente come sonorità. Bellissimo anche il video, da spammare come se non ci fosse un domani! 💜

@spiral69TV

🖤grazie marco

@davidstrohmaier

love it :)

@_akaemma

Bellissimo arrangiamento, ma direi bello tutto. Complimenti!

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