Dead Inside
Through Fire Lyrics

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Paralyzed, lifeless, no more spine, spineless
Broken bone, broken soul, you lost all control
We will never be the same
Can't turn back again
We will never be the same
You cut the vein

I'm freezing

Now I can feel it
Everything's changing
Now I can see it
Who you used to be is dead to me
So cold
Dead inside
Now you're dead inside

Feel the knife sink in
Tear the flesh break skin
Burning eyes buried alive
Nowhere to hide
We will never be be the same
Can't turn back again
We will never be the same
You cut the vein

I'm freezing
Now I can feel it
Everything's changing
Now I can see it
Who you used to be is dead to me
So cold
Dead inside
Now you're dead inside

Paralyzed, lifeless
Dead inside

I'm freezing
Now I can feel it
Everything's changing
Now I can see it
Who you used to be is dead to me
So cold

Dead inside
Now you're dead inside

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Through Fire's song Dead Inside describe the emotional aftermath of a betrayal. The singer of the song is addressing someone who has hurt them deeply, destroying their trust and leaving them to feel alone and empty. The first verse describes the depth of the singer's pain, comparing it to being paralyzed, lifeless, broken and without a spine. They state that the person who betrayed them has lost all control and that they will never be the same again. The betrayal is irreversible; the "vein has been cut" and there's no going back.

The rest of the lyrics describe the intensity of the pain the singer is feeling. They imagine the feeling of a knife sinking in and tearing flesh, a metaphor for the way they have been hurt. They feel buried alive with no escape and no one to turn to. The chorus starkly summarizes the pain, repeating the phrase "dead inside" as a way to emphasize the singer's numbness and anguish. They declare that the person who betrayed them is also "dead inside" to them, as they have destroyed any trust or connection they used to share.

Overall, the lyrics of Dead Inside effectively convey the emotional toll of a betrayal. The use of vivid imagery and strong language allows the listener to empathize with the singer's feelings of hurt and loss.

Line by Line Meaning

Paralyzed, lifeless, no more spine, spineless
You are unable to move, with no signs of life, and have lost your courage or determination to stand up for yourself.

Broken bone, broken soul, you lost all control
Both your physical and emotional states are shattered, and you have lost all influence and command in your life.

We will never be the same
The damage done is irreversible, and the situation cannot be fixed to what it was before.

Can't turn back again
The past cannot be changed, and there is no chance for a do-over.

You cut the vein
You have caused harm to yourself both physically and emotionally, and there's no way to undo the damage.

I'm freezing Now I can feel it Everything's changing Now I can see it Who you used to be is dead to me So cold Dead inside Now you're dead inside
The singer is experiencing a sudden realization that the person they used to know is now beyond saving, and their relationship is now ruined, leaving the singer feeling empty and emotionless.

Feel the knife sink in Tear the flesh break skin Burning eyes buried alive Nowhere to hide
The pain of betrayal and hurt inflicted by the other person has become unbearable, and the singer cannot escape the agony.

Paralyzed, lifeless Dead inside
The artist emphasizes the pain of feeling helpless, emotionless, and numb with life.

Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Justin McCain, Jesse Nunn, Lance Dowdle, Grant Kendrick

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