Story Behind The Song

Are You Satisfied (Acoustic Version) reimagines the original song as a raw, stripped-down performance. The collaboration with John Gkamilis brings warmth and texture, creating a back-and-forth energy that feels conversational and reflective. The acoustic arrangement highlights the themes of questioning, longing, and truth-seeking. It feels like an intimate live session -- something you might hear in a dimly lit room with nothing but the performers and their instruments. That honesty makes it ideal for playlists and sync uses that need emotion without being overly polished.

Lyrics

Control the life you lead Take these words and make sure you heed
All the money and all the pride That clouds our human eyes
I'll make sure you realize this time This has been playing on my mind
And there is nothing I can do Except sing this song for you
Are you satisfied with yourself?
If we raise our arms in grief We can surely make them believe
That there are more needy people than us But they don't want to hear it from me
They just care about their stupid money And their cheap plastic honeys
They wear their business suits With their questions through the roof
Are you satisfied with yourself?
They even try to hide Separate the truth from lies
But there's no fooling me I know the truth behind money
Use your weapons of mass destruction Try to fight the voice of a generation
Now you have yourselves to blame You'll be burning in your self-inflicted flames
Are you satisfied with yourself?