In Regards To Myself
Underoath Lyrics
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This is not a test!
And it's not too late to come clean
Get it off your chest
So steady your hand before your face and concentrate
There's got to be some stable ground
Left to walk on
Are you asleep or just alone?
Clear this room from your lungs
Pull yourself together
Pull yourself together, man
Pull yourself together
Pull yourself together
On your back
You're sleeping in a bed of shame
Let the light breath some new life into this room
It's what keeps you coming back
Made up of insatiable taste
Bury your head in your hands
And sink into yourself
Oh!
Just what are you so afraid of?
What are you so afraid of?
You're staring truth in the face
So come on down
What are you so afraid of?
You're busy living now, aren't you? (No!)
You're busy making vows
You're coming unglued
Time is shorter than you know
I know the light is blinding to the naked eye
So why don't you take steps away from being alone?
I swear, it's not too late for you
It's all worth reaching for
It's all worth reaching for
It's all worth reaching for
The hand to pull you out
It's all worth reaching for
The hand to pull you
Out
Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!
And step outside your box
Wake up!
The lyrics to Underoath's song 'In Regards To Myself' are about confronting one's darkest fears and insecurities, and finding the inner strength to overcome them. The song begins with a commanding call to action, urging the listener to wake up and face the truth. It emphasizes that this is not a drill or a test, but a serious matter that needs to be confronted head-on. The lyrics urge the listener to confess what's on their mind, and not to hold back. The singer emphasizes the need for stability and solid ground to stand on, even as the world around us seems to be falling apart.
The song's chorus addresses the fear and shame that prevent us from confronting our problems. The lyrics ask, "What are you so afraid of?" and suggest that the listener is "busy making vows" while "coming unglued." The singer emphasizes that time is short and that we must take steps toward healing before it's too late. The chorus provides hope and reassurance that it's "all worth reaching for" and that help is available to "pull you out" of whatever darkness you find yourself in.
Overall, 'In Regards To Myself' is a powerful song about facing one's fears and finding the courage to seek help. It encourages honesty, self-reflection, and a willingness to confront difficult truths. The lyrics suggest that although the journey toward healing may be challenging, it's a journey that's worth taking.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up! Wake up! My God!
It's time to snap out of your current state and take action.
This is not a test!
This is not a drill, it's time to face reality.
And it's not too late to come clean
You still have the opportunity to confess and seek redemption.
Get it off your chest
Speak up and release the burden you've been carrying.
So steady your hand before your face and concentrate
Take a deep breath and focus on the task at hand.
There's got to be some stable ground Left to walk on
There must be a foundation to start anew.
So tear another page from the book
Take another step towards a fresh start.
Are you asleep or just alone?
Are you unresponsive to change or isolated from others?
Clear this room from your lungs
Release the negative atmosphere that has been weighing you down.
Pull yourself together
Regain your composure and control over your life.
You're sleeping in a bed of shame
You are living with guilt and regret.
Let the light breathe some new life into this room
Allow for change and positivity to enter your life.
It's what keeps you coming back
Hope and the prospect of improvement drives you to keep going.
Made up of insatiable taste
You have an unquenchable desire for a better life.
Bury your head in your hands
You are consumed by negative thoughts and emotions.
And sink into yourself
You have become lost in your own mind and troubles.
Just what are you so afraid of?
Identify and confront your fears.
You're staring truth in the face
You are ignoring the reality of your situation.
So come on down
Come to terms with the truth and face it head-on.
You're busy living now, aren't you? (No!)
You are not living your best life at the moment.
You're busy making vows
You are too focused on promises and not enough on action.
You're coming unglued
You are falling apart emotionally and mentally.
Time is shorter than you know
Life is short, don't waste any more of it.
I know the light is blinding to the naked eye
Positive change can be overwhelming or intimidating.
So why don't you take steps away from being alone?
It's time to break free from isolation and seek support.
I swear, it's not too late for you
Hope is not lost, there is still time to make changes.
It's all worth reaching for
The effort to improve your life is worthwhile.
The hand to pull you out
Support and guidance is available to those who seek it.
Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!
Urging action and change in a desperate situation.
And step outside your box
Break out of your negative cycle and seek new experiences.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Gillespie, Christopher Dudley, Grant Brandell, James Smith, Timothy Mctague, William Spencer Chamberlain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ben Trukhan
Wake up! Wake up! My God!
This is not a test!
And it's not too late to come clean
Get it off your chest
So steady your hand before your face and concentrate
There's got to be some stable ground
Left to walk on
So tear another page from the book
Are you asleep or just alone?
Clear this room from your lungs
Pull yourself together
Pull yourself together, man
Pull yourself together
Pull yourself together
On your back
You're sleeping in a bed of shame
Let the light breath some new life into this room
It's what keeps you coming back
Made up of insatiable taste
Bury your head in your hands
And sink into yourself
Oh!
Just what are you so afraid of?
What are you so afraid of?
You're staring truth in the face
So come on down
What are you so afraid of?
You're busy living now, aren't you? (No!)
You're busy making vows
You're coming unglued
Time is shorter than you know
I know the light is blinding to the naked eye
So why don't you take steps away from being alone?
I swear, it's not too late for you
It's all worth reaching for
It's all worth reaching for
It's all worth reaching for
The hand to pull you out
It's all worth reaching for
The hand to pull you
Out
Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!
And step outside your box
Wake up!
Ben Trukhan
Wake up! Wake up! My God!
This is not a test!
And it's not too late to come clean
Get it off your chest
So steady your hand before your face and concentrate
There's got to be some stable ground
Left to walk on
So tear another page from the book
Are you asleep or just alone?
Clear this room from your lungs
Pull yourself together
Pull yourself together, man
Pull yourself together
Pull yourself together
On your back
You're sleeping in a bed of shame
Let the light breath some new life into this room
It's what keeps you coming back
Made up of insatiable taste
Bury your head in your hands
And sink into yourself
Oh!
Just what are you so afraid of?
What are you so afraid of?
You're staring truth in the face
So come on down
What are you so afraid of?
You're busy living now, aren't you? (No!)
You're busy making vows
You're coming unglued
Time is shorter than you know
I know the light is blinding to the naked eye
So why don't you take steps away from being alone?
I swear, it's not too late for you
It's all worth reaching for
It's all worth reaching for
It's all worth reaching for
The hand to pull you out
It's all worth reaching for
The hand to pull you
Out
Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!
And step outside your box
Wake up!
Trevor Robinson
I strongly think this is the greatest heavy song ever written
SunahGahd
Amen
LanreLordHaliax
This is still one of the best albums ever made, in my humble opinion.
Might be their masterpiece.
Trevor Robinson
Ez best heavy/hardcore of all time. Such a different sound that still hasnt been replicated to this day
Paper Shroom
One of the best intros to an album. That opening riff.
Sovereign Mind
Underoath does such a great job of integrating clean vocals in this album. They very rarely have an overly poppy or long chorus, its generally one or two lines or a short hook and it always just adds to the energy of the song, never detracts from it. This is coming from someone who rarely enjoys clean vocals in heavy music too. This album is so fucking good
Brennan D
Sovereign Mind as someone who also rarely enjoys cleans, I’m trying to figure out which underoath albums I should listen to first. Not sure if you’ve heard Amia Venera Landscape but anything from underoath that sounds like that band would be great
Omega ZX
Poppy doesn't mean bad imo, though I'm not a fan of the sugary high-pitched vocals trend in metalcore
Christopher Cajen
This is where underoath peaked. I say that with the utmost respect for these gentlemen. One of the greatest albums they ever produced.