While She Sleeps are generally recognized by professional reviewers as metallic hardcore. Personally citing hard rock and heavy metal bands such as; Thrice, Slipknot, Foo Fighters, Underoath, Refused, Comeback Kid, Gallows and Alexisonfire as musical influences. The band's sound typically features heavily down-tuned guitars, thick bass tones, screaming vocals and fast-paced drumming – occasionally complimented by melodic guitar tones and piano interludes. When questioned about the progression between their debut mini-album and their latest album, guitarist Welsh said that they have not changed their sound drastically. Saying that; "it's super heavy but then it's melodic too," suggesting that they have worked to their strengths while challenging themselves.
Satisfied in Suffering
While She Sleeps Lyrics
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I left my greed outside, Hung my hopes at the door.
No religion means no wishing on nothing, never a broken promise.
No hope for the hopeful, Let's give it all and take it back from the masses,
Let their guilt take a seat with their sadness.
We're all better off, it's clear in the dust. We're not giving this up
I lay my head in the gutter where the sinister rest.
I find faith in sickness and death.
If you're sick of feeling useless, sick enough to do this.
If honesty gets the better of me, I'm satisfied in suffering
If you hate the hand you hold, but you hate to be alone
Stop blaming the sadness you gave in to.
We've been burdened all along.
When all that you have is all that you'll ever know. Are you living?
This is from the bottom I don't want to admit.
But I can see the safety in admitting defeat,
This is not a problem or a promise I'll break
It's just another ghost I know I'll never erase.
I see the safety in giving this up, I see the safety but it's never enough.
The lyrics of "Satisfied in Suffering" by While She Sleeps convey a sense of disillusionment with the world and the people in it. The first verse speaks of leaving behind greed and hopes, and rejecting religion as a means of avoiding broken promises. The chorus encourages the listener to find strength in suffering, to hold on to their convictions even when it's difficult.
The second verse delves deeper into the idea of finding solace in pain. The singer finds faith in sickness and death, and embraces the idea of being held back and bottled up as a form of strength. The bridge encourages the listener to stop blaming themselves for their sadness, and to recognize that they have been burdened with it all along. The final lines of the song suggest that admitting defeat can be a form of safety, even if it's not enough.
Overall, the lyrics of "Satisfied in Suffering" paint a picture of a world in which hope is hard to come by, and where finding comfort in darkness is the only option. The song encourages the idea that embracing suffering can be a source of strength and validation, and that finding satisfaction in it can be a form of rebellion against a society that values happiness and success above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
What a life, what a fucking war
Reflecting on the tough, challenging life one has had to endure.
I left my greed outside, Hung my hopes at the door.
One has done away with selfish desires and expectations.
No religion means no wishing on nothing, never a broken promise.
Without religion, there is no need to make empty promises or put faith in something that may not exist.
No hope for the hopeful, Let's give it all and take it back from the masses, Let their guilt take a seat with their sadness.
Instead of relying on false hope, it is time to take control and make a change, allowing those who have caused harm to feel the weight of their actions.
We're all better off, it's clear in the dust. We're not giving this up
Despite the difficult circumstances, there is hope for the future and the determination to persevere.
I lay my head in the gutter where the sinister rest. I find faith in sickness and death.
Finding comfort in the lowest of places and drawing strength from mortality.
Hold me down keep me bottled up, we're strong enough.
No matter how difficult it may be, there is the ability to keep pushing through and keep going.
If you're sick of feeling useless, sick enough to do this. If honesty gets the better of me, I'm satisfied in suffering
If feeling powerless and useless becomes too much, the satisfaction of simply enduring the struggle can be fulfilling.
If you hate the hand you hold, but you hate to be alone Stop blaming the sadness you gave in to.
Rather than blaming oneself for the pain of a difficult situation, it is important to recognize when it is time to move on and find a better path.
We've been burdened all along. When all that you have is all that you'll ever know. Are you living?
Despite the challenges, it is important to reflect on whether or not one is truly living and making the most of what they have.
This is from the bottom I don't want to admit. But I can see the safety in admitting defeat, This is not a problem or a promise I'll break It's just another ghost I know I'll never erase.
Admitting to feeling defeated and recognizing the peace that can come from surrendering control of certain situations and letting go of the past.
I see the safety in giving this up, I see the safety but it's never enough.
While acknowledging the comfort that comes from surrendering control, there is the understanding that it will not always be enough to overcome the hardships of life.
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.