Unwound are an American post-hardcore band based in Olympia, Washington, Un… Read Full Bio ↴Unwound are an American post-hardcore band based in Olympia, Washington, United States. They were formed in 1991 by Justin Trosper (guitars and vocals), Vern Rumsey (bass), and Brandt Sandeno (drums), all of whom had previously been in a band called Giant Henry. Brandt Sandeno quit Unwound in 1992 and was replaced by Sara Lund. This lineup would remain in place until the band's dissolution in 2002. The group was strongly associated with the label Kill Rock Stars throughout the 1990s. Unwound was sharply dissonant and angular, often resorting to unusual guitar tones, and associated with post-hardcore and noise rock. The band toured frequently, preferring "all ages" clubs and are noted for their strong DIY ethic. The group spawned numerous side projects.

In July 2022, Unwound announced reunion shows set for 2023, featuring Jared Warren of Melvins and Big Business on bass, replacing Vern Rumsey who sadly passed away in 2020.
http://www.unwoundarchive.com

Corpse Pose
Unwound Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Sleeping is believing, breathing is deceiving.
Watch your heart, let it bleed, don't have faith in anything
Corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose
The drawback to living is finding yourself
Watch your heart let it bleed, don't have faith in anything

Corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose
Don't believe it if you see it, got to see it, to believe it

Corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose

Don't believe it if yo see it, don't believe it if you see it,
Got to see it to believe it.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Unwound's song "Corpse Pose" express a sense of disillusionment and a lack of faith in the things around us. The first line, "Sleeping is believing, breathing is deceiving," suggests that our perceptions are not to be trusted, and that our reliance on them can lead to disappointment. The next line, "Watch your heart, let it bleed, don't have faith in anything," reinforces this idea, as it cautions against putting too much trust or hope in anything external.

The central refrain of the song, "Corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose," reinforces the idea of cynicism and disillusionment. The corpse pose is a yoga position that is used to relax the body and calm the mind, but in this context it is used as a metaphor for giving up or resigning oneself to a life devoid of passion or meaning.

The final lines of the song, "Don't believe it if you see it, got to see it to believe it," further emphasize the sense of wariness and skepticism expressed throughout the song. In a world where appearances can be deceiving, the only thing that can be trusted is personal experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Sleeping is believing, breathing is deceiving.
You can trust what you see when you're asleep, but your breath can trick you.

Watch your heart, let it bleed, don't have faith in anything
Be cautious and let your emotions show even if it means getting hurt. Don't put trust in anything blindly.

Corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose corpse pose
Repetition of the phrase 'corpse pose' is symbolic of lying motionless or dead like a corpse.

The drawback to living is finding yourself
One of the difficulties of life is discovering who you truly are.

Don't believe it if you see it, got to see it, to believe it
Be skeptical of what you observe without proof. Always try to verify it.

Don't believe it if yo see it, don't believe it if you see it, Got to see it to believe it.
Repitition highlights the importance of finding proof before believing what appears to be true.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUSTIN TROSPER, SARA LUND, VERN RUMSEY

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS