Story Behind The Song
The song deals with troubled youths and the violence and lies which sadly accompany them. I got the idea for the song while working in a group home with troubled youths who have influenced many of my songs.
Song Description
The song has its foundation in the driving guitar rhythm which blows up for the chorus.
A melodic solo follows the first chorus before it goes back into the deep and evocative 3rd verse. The last chorus has a screaming vocal note that sums up the song in one note.
| Song Length |
2:35 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Hard Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Disconcerted, Depressing |
Subject |
Violence, Frustration |
| Similar Artists |
Weezer, Nirvana |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
INTRO:
Why lie all the time why lie all the time
Why fight all the time why fight all the time
VERSE 1:
It?s your past we can?t deny you
But when I look into your eyes
I see hatred I see pride and I see arrogance and love that you try to hide
VERSE 2:
In the corner of your mind
It?s been waiting for some time
For a chance to penetrate and shatter all the walls that you build inside
CHORUS:
Nobody wants it this way
Is it so hard to believe in yourself
I?m praying every single day
VERSE 3:
And though you may not believe it
Yeah you might think it isn?t there
But a light at the end of the tunnel is a light in your soul I swear
CHORUS:
Nobody wants it this way
Is it so hard to believe in yourself
I?m praying every single day
Don?t waste this time don?t waste this time
Don?t waste this life don?t waste this life
CHORUS:
Nobody wants it this way
nobody wants it this way