Finally, everything had fallen into place and Knopp assembled the rest of Never Loved – bassist and long-term friend Jay Gayoso, and drummer Kevin Blackburn. The chemistry was immediate. Slick yet savage, these songs navigate his internal anxieties, insecurities and emotions via crunching riffs and a knack for killer yet off-kilter hooks and soaring choruses. Underpinned by a ’90s grunge/alt rock aesthetic, they’re vital, heartfelt bursts of intelligent and emotional angst.
“Dead Inside” battles against Knopp’s feelings of creative stagnation and uncertainty, while “Charged” is an almost sinister take on power-pop, all fizzing, fuzzy guitars, visceral screams and existential subject matter. Yet, Never Loved isn’t a band who want to stick to just one genre, either – “Gone” is one long crescendo riddled with intense electronic flourishes, while “Goddamn” is a perfect pop song that doesn’t sound anything like a pop song. Each track also echoes the grand ambitions and ideas he has when it comes to being in a band and the drive and the determination he has to make it happen.
Dead Inside
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Another Tuesday, another cliché
And I'll, slip away slip away into the deep blue
Suffocate suffocate into somewhere new
Slip away slip away
Suffocate suffocate
I don't wanna feel dead inside
Whoa Whoa
I don't wanna feel dead inside, inside
Another Wednesday, and I hope for some leeway, away from this dismay
Another Thursday, and I'm back to my old ways, just gotta get away
Slip away slip away
Suffocate suffocate
Whoa Whoa
I don't wanna feel dead inside
Whoa Whoa
I don't wanna feel dead inside, inside
I swim and I swim but I can't fucking win
How long will it take till I fucking cave in
I swim and I swim but I can't fucking win
How long will it take till I cave in
Till I cave in
Until I cave in, yeahyeahyeahyeah
Whoa Whoa
I don't wanna feel dead inside
Whoa Whoa
I don't wanna feel dead
Whoa Whoa
I don't wanna feel dead inside
Whoa Whoa
I don't wanna feel dead inside, inside, inside
Fuck it
The lyrics of this song express the emotional state of a person who is struggling to cope with the monotonous and suffocating routine of their life. The song outlines the days of the week and lists the various feelings associated with each day, such as clichés, dismay, and old ways. The repetition of the phrases "slip away" and "suffocate" throughout the song represent the sense of suffocation and desperation that the person feels in their current situation.
The chorus expresses the desire to break free from the feeling of being "dead inside" and the repeated "Whoa Whoa" highlights the urgency of this need. The use of explicit language in the lyrics such as "fucking cave in" and "fuck it" underscores the depth of the person's frustration and despair. The song ends with the rhetorical question of "how long will it take till I cave in" as a final note of desperation and a plea for help.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dead Inside" express a universal feeling of longing for escape and the desire to find meaning and purpose in life. The struggle to maintain mental health and find happiness in a world that can be suffocating is a theme that is relatable to many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Another Monday, sinkin' far away
Another boring Monday, getting further and further from feeling alive
Another Tuesday, another cliché
Another day that feels like every other day, nothing unique or exciting
And I'll, slip away slip away into the deep blue
I'll gradually fade away, like something sinking into a deep blue sea
Suffocate suffocate into somewhere new
Feeling choked and trapped, wishing to escape to a new, different environment
Another Wednesday, and I hope for some leeway, away from this dismay
Another day, hoping for some freedom and relief from disappointment and suffering
Another Thursday, and I'm back to my old ways, just gotta get away
Another day, returning to the same unfulfilling habits, just needing a change
I swim and I swim but I can't fucking win
Trying and striving, but feeling like it's pointless and unsuccessful
How long will it take till I fucking cave in
Wondering how much longer until one completely gives up and surrenders to the negativity
Till I cave in
Until one breaks down and gives up
Whoa Whoa
I don't wanna feel dead inside
Expressing a strong desire to not feel empty and lifeless emotionally
Whoa Whoa
I don't wanna feel dead inside, inside
Reiterating that the desire is to fully feel alive and not just on the surface
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cameron Kopp, Matthew Squire
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