Excess
Vision of Disorder Lyrics


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Something's stuck inside my head
You know I never really heard of a thing called time
Cause excess has made me reckless
I don't give a fuck about your dawn cause
Yeah
Some day I will lay here as your children play
Cause you can't hide
Above my head, I hear your feet above my head
From the side
That left you high
Moderation; what a notion
A waste of time in the face of indulgence
Sometimes these chains they do claim
Excess is always best
I'll stick it in your vein
Gripping, tearing
But something's got me coming back for more
Pulling at the walls of that vanity
Melting, pounding
Scratching out the path beneath your feet
Change inside you
Consist, constrict
Bleeding, crawling
This lane.
But something's got me going down this land




Cause of this excess
I've been left in a state of deliriumFade away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vision of Disorder’s song Excess seem to describe a state of mind where someone is consumed with indulgence and excess, and how it has led them to disregard things like time and moderation. They seem to be aware of this fact, as they say “something’s stuck inside my head,” indicating that they know they can’t get away from this mindset. The repeated phrase “excess has made me reckless,” serves as a sort of mantra for the song, emphasizing how this mindset is all-encompassing and is directly responsible for their carelessness. Despite all this, the song ends on a somewhat resigned note, with the line “I’ve been left in a state of delirium” suggesting that the singer of the song is aware of the consequences of their actions, but is unable or unwilling to change.


The lyrics also hint at the idea of mortality, with the line “someday I will lay here as your children play,” indicating that the singer is aware that their time is limited, even if they seem to disregard it in the present. There is also a sense of violence and desperation in the lyrics, with lines like “I’ll stick it in your vein,” and “pulling at the walls of that vanity,” suggesting that the singer’s excess has led them to act out in destructive ways.


Overall, the song Excess seems to be a meditation on the dangers of unchecked indulgence and how it can lead one down a path of self-destruction. The lyrics describe a mindset that is difficult to escape from, even as it consumes the singer’s life.


Line by Line Meaning

Something's stuck inside my head
The singer is feeling weighed down by something that is constantly on their mind.


You know I never really heard of a thing called time
The singer is so consumed by their excess that they have lost their sense of time and the consequences of their actions.


Cause excess has made me reckless
The singer acknowledges that their excessive behavior has made them careless and impulsive.


I don't give a fuck about your dawn cause
The artist is so caught up in their own world that they do not care about anything else or anyone else's perspective.


Yeah
A simple exclamation of agreement or acknowledgement.


Some day I will lay here as your children play
The singer is recognizing the possible consequence of their excessive behavior - that they may end up suffering while others around them are living happy, carefree lives.


Cause you can't hide
Whatever the singer is dealing with, it cannot be hidden or ignored forever.


Above my head, I hear your feet above my head
The artist is feeling oppressed or threatened by someone or something that is hovering over them.


From the side
From a different perspective or angle.


That left you high
A reference to someone who has been adversely affected by their own excess, despite initially feeling euphoric or invincible.


Moderation; what a notion
The singer is dubious about the idea of moderation, preferring to indulge excessively rather than hold back.


A waste of time in the face of indulgence
The artist believes that it is pointless to exercise self-control when there is pleasure to be had by giving in to excess.


Sometimes these chains they do claim
The singer recognizes that their excess is a form of bondage or addiction that has a hold over them.


Excess is always best
The singer's mantra, which emphasizes their belief that indulgence is the superior choice compared to moderation or constraint.


I'll stick it in your vein
A reference to drug use, which the singer may engage in to satisfy their excess.


Gripping, tearing
The artist's desire for excess is overwhelming and destructive, causing them to feel trapped and broken.


But something's got me coming back for more
Despite recognizing the negative effects of excess, the artist is unable to resist its allure and continues to engage in it.


Pulling at the walls of that vanity
Excess can be motivated by a desire for attention or recognition, yet can ultimately lead to feelings of emptiness or disillusionment.


Melting, pounding
A physical manifestation of the singer's intense and overwhelming feelings, which are both melting and pounding at the same time.


Scratching out the path beneath your feet
The artist's excess can lead them down a dangerous, self-destructive path that erodes their foundation and stability.


Change inside you
Excess can result in profound inner change or transformation, whether positive or negative.


Consist, constrict
Excess can become a cycle or pattern that stifles growth and development.


Bleeding, crawling
The negative consequences of excess can be both physical and emotional, leading to pain and struggle.


This lane.
The artist is resigned to their path, even if it may be destructive or misguided.


But something's got me going down this land
The singer is acknowledging that they are being pulled towards excess, even if they know it is not the right choice for them.


Cause of this excess
The reason or motivation behind the singer's actions is their desire for excess or indulgence.


I've been left in a state of delirium
The singer's engagement in excess has left them feeling disoriented, confused, and out of touch with reality.


Fade away
A final statement that emphasizes the fleeting and temporary nature of excess, which will eventually fade away and leave the artist with the consequences of their actions.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRENDON COHEN, MATHEW PAUL BAUMBACH, MICHAEL KENNEDY, MICHAEL THOMAS FLEISCHMANN, TIM WILLIAMS

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de ningun lado

. Excess


Something's stuck inside my head 
You know I never really heard of a thing called time 
Cause excess has made me reckless 
I don't give a fuck about your dawn cause 
yeah 
Some day I will lay here as your children play 
Above my head, I hear your feet above my head 
Cause you can't hide 
From the side 
That left you high 
Moderation; what a notion 
A waste of time in the face of indulgence 
Excess is always best 
I'll stick it in your vein 
Sometimes these chains they do claim 
But something's got me coming back for more 
Gripping, tearing 
Pulling at the walls of that vanity 
Melting, pounding 
Change inside you 
Bleeding, crawling 
Scratching out the path beneath your feet 
Consist, constrict 
But something's got me going down this land 
This lane. 
Fade away 
Cause of this excess 
I've been left in a state of delirium

Joe Handoko

Feels like Helmet with a different taste.

donnie capomolla

talk about pure fucking hardcore

SuperTruthhunter

+donnie capomolla <3

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