Seventh Day Slumber - Something Lyrics
Lyrics
Well, I've seen the winds of change now
Why'd they have to change today?
My eyes are drowning in this sea of pain
The world is closing in on me
My soul is sinking in my insides
My soul is sinking inside me
My eyes are cold, black and empty
Can anybody set me free?
(Chorus)
Oh, I need something
I need something more
Well, I need You
Oh I need something
I something Lord
Well, I need You
Deception is the only friend I have
His bitter lies are killing me
My eyes are blurring as I fight to stay alive
Bound and broken on my knees
(Chorus)
When will it end?
Let the healing begin
When will it end?
Let the healing begin
When will it end?
I'm suffering (x2)
Chorus
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Something
Meaning & Inspiration
Seventh Day Slumber’s "Something," released on April 8, 2003, as part of their album *Picking Up the Pieces*, serves as a raw and compelling spiritual testament. From its opening notes, the song immediately immerses the listener in a profound journey through despair, spiritual struggle, and ultimately, a powerful revelation of divine need. It speaks with an unvarnished honesty, laying bare the human condition when confronted with overwhelming pain and a sense of isolation, setting the stage for a message of enduring hope.
The song begins by painting a vivid picture of desolation, expressing a feeling of being consumed by life’s harsh realities. The lyric describing "winds of change" and a "sea of pain" resonates with the biblical accounts of suffering and trials that can engulf individuals, much like Job’s profound anguish where he found no rest but only turmoil (Job 3:26). The imagery of eyes "drowning" and a soul "sinking" inside reflects an internal collapse, a spiritual weariness that mirrors the Psalmist's cry, "Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me" (Psalm 42:7). This feeling of the "world closing in" and a soul filled with emptiness perfectly captures the void that arises when one feels disconnected from purpose or divine presence, a barrenness that Proverbs 13:12 notes: "Hope deferred makes the heart sick." The desperate question, "Can anybody set me free?" is a universal plea for deliverance from internal and external torment.
The chorus then introduces the pivotal turning point, the heart of the song's message. The initial, vague cry for "something" quickly transforms into a direct, unambiguous declaration: "I need You." This shift is the essence of Christian conversion and ongoing reliance on God. It beautifully illustrates the realization that the deep-seated yearning for fulfillment, peace, and deliverance can only be satisfied by the Creator. This echoes Jesus' powerful declaration in John 6:35, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." The soul’s thirst for God is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, as seen in Psalm 42:1-2: "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." The song articulates that human longing, however indistinctly felt, ultimately points towards an inherent need for a relationship with the Divine.
The second verse delves into the insidious nature of spiritual deception and internal conflict. The poignant line, "Deception is the only friend I have, his bitter lies are killing me," powerfully conveys the destructive influence of spiritual falsehood and the enemy’s tactics. This calls to mind John 8:44, where Jesus describes the devil as a liar and the father of lies, whose very nature is deceit. The struggle to "fight to stay alive" while feeling "bound and broken on my knees" vividly portrays the spiritual battle believers face, a fight not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). It also speaks to the internal conflict described in Romans 7, where Paul laments doing what he does not want to do, highlighting the ongoing tension between our fallen nature and the Spirit’s leading. This feeling of being bound and broken signifies the weight of sin and despair, a state from which only God can truly liberate, as Isaiah 61:1 prophesies: "He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives."
The bridge, with its repetitive, desperate questions, "When will it end? Let the healing begin," is a fervent prayer for relief and restoration. It expresses a deep yearning for the cessation of suffering and the commencement of God’s redemptive work. This mirrors the cries found throughout the Psalms, such as in Psalm 6:3, "My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long?" It anticipates the future promise of Revelation 21:4, where God will "wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Ultimately, the song serves as a powerful reminder that in our deepest moments of brokenness and despair, our cries for "something more" are answered by the presence and saving grace of God. It is a profound declaration that healing, freedom, and true fulfillment are found not in worldly solutions, but in a surrendered relationship with Jesus Christ, who heals our wounds and restores our souls (Jeremiah 30:17, 1 Peter 2:24). "Something" stands as a beacon for all who feel lost, guiding them toward the one true source of hope and solace.