Wage War has done a number of tours also including playing on the entirety of the Vans Warped Tour in 2016 and A Day to Remember's Self Help Festival in 2017. The band has also opened up for artists such as August Burns Red, Chelsea Grin, I Prevail, The Amity Affliction, Every Time I Die and For Today. The band toured the US on their first headliner in 2017 in support of their new album 'Deadweight.'
In 2019 they released their third full length album 'Pressure' on August 30th again through Fearless Records. On May 29th 2020 they released the 'Grave+(Stripped)+-+Single.' version.
Deadweight
Wage War Lyrics
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Get up, get up
Mirror mirror on the wall
The man I see is at fault
When did I become everything that I hate?
Internally bound, I'll self-destruct
Bleed out until I think I've had enough
I swear it never is
It's like I'm out of my mind
Relapse, repeat, never the last time
I can't take much more
I've never been this low before
Never been this low before
Deadweight
(All you do is)
Break me
(Leave me feeling)
Empty
(How I long to be set free)
You're my own misery
Deadweight
(All you do is)
Break me
(Leave me feeling)
Empty
(How I long to be set free)
You're my own misery
Go
To be honest
I've grown to love the pain
So what's it worth when you can't sleep? Can't think
You'll do whatever it takes to feel just the little things
Trapped inside my head
I'm hanging by your thread
Deadweight
(All you do is)
Break me
(Leave me feeling)
Empty
(How I long to be set free)
You're my own misery
Deadweight
(All you do is)
Break me
(Leave me feeling)
Empty
(How I long to be set free)
You're my own misery
You and I are running out of time
We can't coexist
You took what was mine
So you see, it's you or it's me
Now I'm seeing red, yeah
Why don't you just drop dead?
Why don't you just drop dead?
All you are is
Deadweight
(All you do is)
Break me
(Leave me feeling)
Empty
(How I long to be set free)
You're my own misery
Deadweight
(All you do is)
Break me
(Leave me feeling)
Empty
(How I long to be set free)
You're my own misery
No longer part of me
No longer part of me
The song "Deadweight" by Wage War is a brutally honest and emotionally raw reflection on the internal struggles of the singer. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer confronts the man he sees in the mirror and calls him out for his faults. The lyrics suggest that the singer has become everything he hates and is internally bound, leading him to self-destruct. The repetition of the line "But it never is, I swear it never is" highlights the singer's frustration and helplessness in trying to overcome his struggles.
The chorus of the song is a powerful and haunting repetition of the phrase "Deadweight." This word encompasses the singer's feelings of being weighed down, trapped, and held back by his own internal struggles. He begs to be set free from his own misery and longs for a way to escape the pain that he has grown to love. The intensity of the song builds until the singer reaches a breaking point and declares that he can no longer coexist with the source of his pain.
Overall, "Deadweight" is a deeply personal and relatable song that speaks to the struggle of confronting one's own demons and trying to overcome them. The lyrics reflect a sense of hopelessness and despair, but ultimately convey a sense of resolve and determination to break free from the chains of internal turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror mirror on the wall
Speaking to his reflection in the mirror
The man I see is at fault
Acknowledging that he is the one responsible for his current situation
When did I become everything that I hate?
Wondering how he became the person he despises
Internally bound, I'll self-destruct
Feeling trapped within himself and heading towards self-destruction
Bleed out until I think I've had enough
Pushing himself to the limit and still not feeling satisfied
But it never is
Always feeling like he needs more than what he has
I swear it never is
Reiterating that he never feels satisfied
It's like I'm out of my mind
Feeling like he has lost control over himself
Relapse, repeat, never the last time
Going through cycles of unhealthy behaviors and never being able to quit
I can't take much more
Feeling like he has reached his breaking point
I've never been this low before
Feeling like he has hit rock bottom
Deadweight
Referring to the feeling of being dragged down by someone or something
(All you do is) Break me
Feeling like he is being broken down
(Leave me feeling) Empty
Feeling like he has nothing left inside
(How I long to be set free)
Wanting to break free from the weight that is dragging him down
You're my own misery
Realizing that he is the one causing his own pain
Go
Commanding himself to move forward
To be honest
Admitting the truth to himself
I've grown to love the pain
Being addicted to the feeling of pain
So what's it worth when you can't sleep? Can't think
Wondering if the pain is even worth it when it is affecting his daily life
You'll do whatever it takes to feel just the little things
Going to extreme lengths just to feel something
Trapped inside my head
Feeling like he is stuck in his own thoughts
I'm hanging by your thread
Feeling like he is hanging on by a thread
You and I are running out of time
Realizing that he needs to make a change before it's too late
We can't coexist
Realizing that he needs to let go of what is holding him back
You took what was mine
Feeling like someone else has robbed him of something he cares about
So you see, it's you or it's me
Realizing that he needs to choose between letting go of what is holding him back or continuing to suffer
Now I'm seeing red, yeah
Feeling angry and frustrated
Why don't you just drop dead?
Expressing anger toward the person or thing that is dragging him down
No longer part of me
Finally letting go of what was weighing him down
Writer(s): Jeremy McKinnon, Cody Quistad, Chris Gaylord
Contributed by Tristan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andyhernandez9868
Peso muerto
Levántate, levántate
Espejo espejo en la pared, el hombre que veo tiene la culpa
¿Cuándo me convertí en todo lo que odio?
Internamente atado, me autodestruiré
Sangrando hasta que creo que he tenido suficiente
Pero nunca lo es, juro que nunca lo es
Es como si estuviera loco
Recaigo, repito, nunca la última vez
No puedo soportar mucho más
Nunca he estado tan bajo antes
Nunca tan bajo antes
Peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Vamos
Para ser sincero, he llegado a amar el dolor
Entonces, ¿qué valor tiene cuando no puedes dormir? No puedo pensar
Harás lo que sea necesario para sentir solo las pequeñas cosas
Atrapado dentro de mi cabeza, estoy colgando de tu hilo
Peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Tú y yo nos estamos quedando sin tiempo
No podemos coexistir, tomaste lo que era mío
Así que ya ves, eres tú o soy yo
Ahora estoy viendo rojo, sí
¿Por qué no solo te dejan muerto?
¿Por qué no solo te dejan muerto?
Todo lo que eres es peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Ya no eres parte de mí
Ya no eres parte de mí
@tylerjohnston9189
Deadweight
Get up, get up
Mirror mirror on the wall
The man I see is at fault
When did I become everything that I hate?
Internally bound, I'll self-destruct
Bleed out until I think I've had enough
But it never is
I swear it never is
It's like I'm out of my mind
Relapse, repeat, never the last time
I can't take much more
I've never been this low before
Never been this low before
Deadweight (all you do is)
Break me (leave me feeling)
Empty (how I long to be set free)
You're my own misery
[x2]
Go
To be honest
I've grown to love the pain
So what's it worth when you can't sleep, can't think
You'll do whatever it takes to feel just the little things
Trapped inside my head
I'm hanging by your thread
Deadweight (all you do is)
Break me (leave me feeling)
Empty (how I long to be set free)
You're my own misery
[x2]
You and I are running out of time
We can't coexist
You took what was mine
So you see, it's you or it's me
Now I'm seeing red, yeah
Why don't you just drop dead?
Why don't you just drop dead?
(All you are is)
Deadweight (all you do is)
Break me (leave me feeling)
Empty (how I long to be set free)
You're my own misery
[x2]
No longer part of me
No longer part of me
@Epochal_Enigmas
That was, without doubt, the most brutal BLEGH I've ever heard.
@badseed4492
It is a better BLEGH when its Live.
@ligewilliams3879
Such a deep song. 😔 I FREAKING LOVE IT!! BLEGH!! 😁
@andyhernandez9868
Peso muerto
Levántate, levántate
Espejo espejo en la pared, el hombre que veo tiene la culpa
¿Cuándo me convertí en todo lo que odio?
Internamente atado, me autodestruiré
Sangrando hasta que creo que he tenido suficiente
Pero nunca lo es, juro que nunca lo es
Es como si estuviera loco
Recaigo, repito, nunca la última vez
No puedo soportar mucho más
Nunca he estado tan bajo antes
Nunca tan bajo antes
Peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Vamos
Para ser sincero, he llegado a amar el dolor
Entonces, ¿qué valor tiene cuando no puedes dormir? No puedo pensar
Harás lo que sea necesario para sentir solo las pequeñas cosas
Atrapado dentro de mi cabeza, estoy colgando de tu hilo
Peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Tú y yo nos estamos quedando sin tiempo
No podemos coexistir, tomaste lo que era mío
Así que ya ves, eres tú o soy yo
Ahora estoy viendo rojo, sí
¿Por qué no solo te dejan muerto?
¿Por qué no solo te dejan muerto?
Todo lo que eres es peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Peso muerto
(Todo lo que haces es) Romperme
(Déjame sentirme) Vacío
(Cómo anhelo ser liberado) Eres mi propia miseria
Ya no eres parte de mí
Ya no eres parte de mí
@drcooley1737
This album is so fucking good cant get enough man
@JonathanBridgemohan
Wage War needs to always maintain the same musical style. It is perfect.
@thxextream
@Coleton Casey Idiot
@tonybenedetti7179
Britlet how is he an idiot? They clearly did change up their style.
@Marksman5147
@Britlet you're calling him an idiot, yet hes right lol.
You in denial that wage wars 3rd album sucked? Cuz nobody else here is lol
@thxextream
Marksman 5147 Shut up, idiot