Sound Of Madness lyrics

Jan 24th 2012 7:38 am

I think it means, stop feelin sorry for yourself and fight for what gives you peace

Sep 29th 2011 11:17 pm

This song reads to be speaking to the younger generation of teens. Where they whine about their suburban lifestyle. Where they try to be "dark" because it's cool. Also complaining how misunderstood they are when they act like pricks. Goth, emo, and punk has become so watered down because of it all. I remember when being these sorts of things caused me to be labeled a freak. I got over the freak and gothgirl name calling and overcame the labels. Now, they seem to label themselves with mall clothing and attitudes as if it's a competition. So i relate to this song in that way.

Ashley8 · Mar 15th 2011 11:46 am

Look, shinedown is not meaning to make light of any person who is bi-ploar, and sadly i feel that the true bipolar people are getting mixed into this whole new crowd of people who may not really be bipolar, but docs are misdiagnosing a lot of people and prescribing meds. And for those people, maybe that is not the answer, and they don't feel any relief, shinedown puts on concerts to raise money for autistic children, they care!!! I like the song alot! Life is hard!!! Sometimes we all have to hit rock bottom, then work our way back up, and we need to be the ones to do it, us, because we are in control of us, even people with true bipolar, with medicine and therapy, they can be mostly in control as well, and just because someone is bi-ploar is no excuse to bring out the poor me card, every single person on this planet has been through something, period! So we find a way to deal! We are all supposed to be here for each other and help each other on our paths!

babygirl1313 · Mar 1st 2011 2:20 pm

I think they meant the song to mean that when times get tough the tough get going.

L3v · Feb 12th 2010 11:48 pm

The song has nothing to do with bi-polar people he is just making a refrence with it the songs meaning is very simple "everyone has issues so stop crying about it because your the only person holding you back" fight for yourself i dont think this song could get any more simplistic in it's meaning but i'll break it down like a fraction and make it simple for ya

The beginning of the song means ok i get your life was screwed up now stop dwelling on the past because no one owes you anything and we don't feel sorry for you, you need a kick in the ass to get motivated stop being so paranoid the worlds not out to get you. Your doing it to yourself

The next part is talking about a tombstone mentality he is talking about if you go around feeling like your life is over and nothing good will ever happen then thats what your going to get out of life so i don't feel sorry for you

The chorus and the end of the song simply means hey i had a screwed up life too and im doing fine but as long as your going to lay there doing nothing to help the situation your not going to get anywhere. Sleep with a gun means that you have as much of a chance to make an impact as anyone else the question is when are you going to stop laying there and fight for yourself

Randal · Dec 14th 2009 2:27 pm

I love this song, it sounds exactly like i sound. While bi-polar is a true disease, i think the song is describing people who cry out "it's not my fault i'm [insert label here]... Using it as a crutch. I've been through the wringer in ways that make people's jaws drop and i refuse to be beaten by anyone or anything.

So when people say, "i've got ptds" or whatever, hey, we all have something most likely. Labels are a lame excuse. Take your medicine!

iowasweetie_68 · Dec 4th 2009 2:11 am

This song speaks to me. It is stating, "hey, think whatever the hell you want, i'm better than you and how you treat me. " for me it is a great motivatior. Especially, when they say, "when are you going to wake up and fight--for yourself. " it is overcoming the trash, bs, all the negitive and rising above it all. Liberating! I wish i could say this to my family who think i'm the "bad" one. I'm the stronger than all of them put together. But like the song, sometimes you have to hit the bottom before starting over. Learn, grown and don't screw up again. :)

shinedownrelater · Nov 4th 2009 3:51 pm

I think it means that this guy is complaining to him and he is saying toughin up.

Case09 · Sep 15th 2009 12:37 pm

Oh my, here we go... I love the sound of this song... But the lyrics so clearly represent and fuel the huge social stigma affecting folks that do actually have the medical disease of bipolar. I have not met a diagnosed person yet who wants to be bipolar. It's not something you ask for and it is pure hell. Intense crying, paranoia, illogical depression and suicide are all symptomology that can only successfully be helped with treatment; medication, cognitive behavioral therapy and peer/family support. It takes a lot of effort on the part of a dignosed person to pick themselves back up, true. Having to take the meds should not be made fun of by someone supposedly trying to help- which is what i think this artist aimed to do; give a tough love message but ridiculously fell short by very obviously not being education on what the diagnosed person can and cannot control at the moment they are hurting the most. Shinedown defeated the purpose of their message beautifully.

andy_n_aly_www · Sep 9th 2009 10:30 am

I think this song is awsome and ti does tell the truth that suicide is not the awnser that you got fight 4 yourself then just giving up on life cause the only way to get yourself outa a hole is to start climbing

Sound Of Madness lyrics

Shinedown Sound Of Madness lyrics