Story Behind The Song
I was living in NYC and found several cases of teens and young adults who could no longer feel anything. They had done it, felt it and seen it all. They felt hopeless. This song explained their state to their parents, friends and lovers. My producer chose to work on my album based on this song. It also has a bit of a Bach influence.
Song Description
This song explains what has happened to a young man after a life of over-stimulation. He can no longer feel anything. This song was meant to console and explain the
"petrified state" to someone who cared for a person like this.
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Rock - Indie/Low-Fi, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Irritated, Annoyed |
Subject |
Addiction, Numbness |
| Similar Artists |
Tori Amos, Jewel |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Petrified
He is numb
And young
He's only 21
He's petrified
He can't feel you
Extasy finds romance
Speed completes his trance
He drops down to dream
Wakes up, repeats the theme
His blue films turn black
Soft goes hard then crack
His heat loses steam
Love becomes obscene
He is numb
And young
He's only 21
He's petrified
He can't feel you.
Video game plays prison
His keyboard strikes a rhythm
Hate animate
If he could just escape
He doesn't know what he wants
The hole in his heart haunts
Easy to hide
Harder to try
He is numb
And young
He's only 21
He's petrified
He can't feel you.