Weathered
by Creed
Summary
"Weathered" by Creed captures the struggle of feeling worn down and emotionally drained. The song reflects on loneliness and the challenge of accepting one's life while yearning for healing and hope.
Full Analysis
The overall theme of the song is about dealing with emotional pain and feeling weathered by life's challenges. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone wrestling with their thoughts and feelings. They’re stuck in a cycle of indifference and longing for something more, highlighting the difficulty of accepting their current state. It’s a raw and honest look at vulnerability, showing how these feelings can make someone feel so alone.
Verse 1
I lie awake on a long, dark night
I can't seem to tame my mind
Slings and arrows are killing me inside
Maybe I can't accept the life that's mine
No, maybe I can't accept the life that's mine
In this opening verse, the singer describes a restless night filled with mental turmoil. The imagery of "long, dark night" suggests a deep sense of despair and anxiety. The phrase "slings and arrows" symbolizes the emotional pain and struggles he feels. It’s clear he’s grappling with acceptance, unsure if he can come to terms with his life as it stands. This sets a heavy tone, letting us know he's in a tough spot.
Chorus
*'Cause me, I'm rusted and weathered / Barely holding together / I'm covered with skin that peels / And it just won't heal / I'm rusted and weathered / Barely holding
Full Lyrics
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I can't seem to tame my mind
Slings and arrows are killing me inside
Maybe I can't accept the life that's mine
No, maybe I can't accept the life that's mine
Simple living is my desperate cry
Been trading love with indifference
And yeah, it suits me just fine
I try to hold on but I'm calloused to the bone
Maybe that's why I feel alone, yeah
Maybe that's why I feel so alone
'Cause me, I'm rusted and weathered
Barely holding together
I'm covered with skin that peels
And it just won't heal
I'm rusted and weathered
Barely holding together
I'm covered with skin that peels
And it just won't heal
No, it just won't heal, no, no, no
The sun shines and I can't avoid the light
I think I'm holding on to life too tight
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust
Sometimes I feel like giving up, yeah
I said, sometimes I feel like giving up
'Cause me, I'm rusted and weathered
Barely holding together
I'm covered with skin that peels
And it just won't heal
I'm rusted and weathered
Barely holding together
I'm covered with skin that peels
And it just won't heal
It just won't heal, no
The day reminds me of you
The night hides your truth
The earth is a voice
Speaking to you
Take all this pride
And leave it behind
'Cause one day it ends
One day we die
Believe what you will
That is your right
But I choose to win
I choose to fight, to fight
'Cause me I'm rusted and weathered
Barely holding together
I'm covered with skin that peels
And it just won't heal
I'm rusted and weathered
Barely holding together
I'm covered with skin that peels
And It just won't
Covered with skin that peels
And it just won't
Covered with skin that peels
And it just won't heal
