Chapter V
Staind
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1
Run Away
03 : 39
2
Right Here
04 : 13
3
Paper Jesus
04 : 14
4
Schizophrenic Conversations
04 : 32
5
Falling
04 : 20
6
Cross to Bear
03 : 40
7
Devil
05 : 00
8
Please
04 : 24
9
Everything Changes
03 : 58
10
Take This
04 : 42
11
King of All Excuses
03 : 39
12
Reply
04 : 14
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Track Lyrics
Run Away Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm still scared
Afraid of failing, anticipating
The ride to end
Before the wheels begin to move
[Chorus]
Run away, so I can hide
Run away, I've mastered feeling nothing
Run away, I'm dead inside
Run away, why don't I care?
[Verse 2]
Waste my time
Commiserating, self-medicating
It's my design
Although I know you don't approve
[Chorus]
Run away, so I can hide
Run away, I've mastered feeling nothing
Run away, I'm dead inside
Run away, why don't I care?
[Bridge]
The truth is that I'm not so good
At showing how I feel
Or keeping my mouth shut
When there's something to conceal
Or knowing how to love
Love's not in my memories
How can I rise above
All my insecurities
[Chorus]
Run away, so I can hide
Run away, I've mastered feeling nothing
Run away, I'm dead inside
Run away, why don't I care?
[Outro]
Run away, I fight the tide
Run away, the ebb and flow consuming
Run away, still by my side
Run away, why should you care?
Right Here Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I know I've been mistaken
But just give me a break and see the changes that I've made
I've got some imperfections
But how could you collect them all and throw them in my face?
[Chorus]
But you always find a way
To keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say
To keep me right here waiting
And if you chose to walk away
I'd still be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say
To keep you right here waiting
[Verse 2]
I hope you're not intending
To be so condescending, it's as much as I can take
But you're so independent
You just refuse to bend so I keep bending 'til I break
[Chorus]
But you always find a way
To keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say
To keep me right here waiting
If you chose to walk away
I'd still be right here waiting
Searching for the things to say
To keep you right here waiting
[Bridge]
I've made a commitment
I'm willing to bleed for you
I needed fulfillment
I found what I need in you
Why can't you just forgive me?
I don't want to relive all the mistakes I've made
Along the way
But I always find a way
To keep you right here waiting
I always find the words to say
To keep you right here waiting
[Chorus]
But you always find a way
To keep me right here waiting
You always find the words to say
To keep me right here waiting
And if I chose to walk away
Would you be right here waiting?
Searching for the things to say
To keep me right here waiting
Paper Jesus Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You take this all for granted
All the things they choose to feed you
By keeping you distracted
Just long enough to bleed you dry
[Chorus]
A reason for your anger
It's what I need, it's what I need
To recognize the truth
It's what I need, it's what I need
So burn your paper Jesus
It's what I need, it's what I need
And own the things you do
It's what I need, it's what I need
[Verse 2]
Question what they sell you
All the lies that they are teaching
And they've made a corporation
Out of desperate people's feelings of fear
[Chorus]
A reason for your anger
It's what I need, it's what I need
To recognize the truth
It's what I need, it's what I need
So burn your paper Jesus
It's what I need, it's what I need
And own the things you do
It's what I need, it's what I need
[Verse 3]
Somebody chose these words for you
Interpretations of the truth
Somewhere behind your fear they hide
To fill the holes inside
[Chorus]
A reason for your anger
It's what I need, it's what I need
To recognize the truth
It's what I need, it's what I need
So burn your paper Jesus
It's what I need, it's what I need
And own the things you do
It's what I need, it's what I need
Schizophrenic Conversations Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Are you afraid, afraid of the truth
In the mirror staring back at you
The image is cracked, but so is the view, yeah
And the strength of a tree begins in the roots
That I tend to bury into you
At least now the storm can't blow me away
[Chorus]
So crawl inside
My head with me
I'll show you how
It feels to be
To blame like me
[Verse 2]
Should I be afraid, of this face that I see
In the mirror staring back at me
So cold were the days, when I listened to you
And you say that I'm weak, so show me the proof
Because I still exist in spite of you
But I won't compete, with you every day
[Chorus]
So crawl inside
My head with me
I'll show you how
It feels to be
To blame like me
[Bridge]
Schizophrenic conversations
That I'm always having with myself
I hear these voices in my head repeating
Maybe I could use a little help
I still have schizophrenic conversations
When there's no one else around to hear
And I long for solitude and peace within me
Void of all the anger and the fear
[Outro]
So crawl inside
My head with me
And I'll show you how
It feels to be
Fucked up like me
I'll show how it feels to be
To blame like me
Ashamed like me
Falling Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You, in your shell
Are you waiting for someone to rescue
You, from yourself
Don't be disappointed when no one comes
[Pre-Chorus]
Don't blame me you didn't get it
Don't blame me you didn't get it
Don't blame me you didn't get it
[Chorus]
I already told you that falling is easy
It's getting back up that becomes the problem, becomes the problem
If you don't believe you can find a way out
You've become the problem, become the problem
[Verse 2]
You, all alone
Are you waiting for someone to make you whole?
Can't you see?
Aren't you tired of this dysfunctional routine?
[Pre-Chorus]
Don't blame me you didn't get it
Don't blame me you didn't get it
Don't blame me you didn't get it
[Chorus]
I already told you that falling is easy
It's getting back up that becomes the problem, becomes the problem
If you don't believe you can find a way out
You've become the problem, become the problem
[Interlude]
[Chorus]
I already told you that falling is easy
It's getting back up that becomes the problem, becomes the problem
If you don't believe you can find a way out
You've become the problem, become the problem
[Outro]
Falling is easy
It's getting back up that becomes the problem, becomes the problem
And if you believe you can find a way out
Then you've solved the problem, you've solved your problem
Cross to Bear Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Twisting, turning
Crashing, burning
All this, just to
Break me, down
[Chorus]
You don't know me
You don't see me
You don't own me
'Cause I don't care
But I'm still here
Impatiently waiting
For you to disappear
Is this my cross to bear?
[Verse 2]
Faceless, faking
Pushing, taking
All this, just to
Bring me, down
[Chorus]
You don't know me
You don't see me
You don't own me
'Cause I don't care
But I'm still here
Impatiently waiting
For you to disappear
Is this my cross to bear?
[Chorus]
You don't know me
You don't own me
'Cause I'm aware
And I'm still here
Impatiently waiting
For you to disappear
Is this my cross to bear?
[Outro]
I'm still here
Reluctantly waiting
For you to interfere
This is my cross to bear
Devil Lyrics
[Verse 1]
She sits alone again and tries her best not to pretend
That all she used to live for was a love that wasn't there
And every time she needs to do the things that she believes
Will fill the void inside of her, 'cause he was never there
[Chorus]
And she said
I swear I'm not the devil
Though you think I am
I swear I'm not the devil
And she said
I swear I'm not the devil
Though you think I am
I swear I'm not the devil
[Verse 2]
He tries to sleep again and wonders when the pain will end
The cuts they may run deeper than his cracking outer shell
He looks with tired eyes at all the people hypnotized
And wonders what can save him from his self-created hell
[Chorus]
And he said
I swear I'm not the devil
Though you think I am
I swear I'm not the devil
And she said
I swear I'm not the devil
Though you think I am
I swear I'm not the devil
[Verse 3]
I always fantasy, the little things in front of me
The things that mean so much to you, a way to let you know
That I appreciate the way you always tolerate
But sometimes when I medicate, frustration in you shows me how you feel
[Chorus]
But I swear I'm not the devil
Though you think I am
I swear I'm not the devil
And I scream
I swear I'm not the devil
Though you think I am
I swear I'm not the devil
Please Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Can't you see, that I'm sick of this
Chances are, you're oblivious
To how I feel, sitting on your throne
And I'm sure that I'm not alone... not alone... not alone
[Chorus]
Tell me please
Who the fuck did you want me to be
Was it something that I couldn't see
Never knew this would be so political
And please
I'm still wearing this miserable skin
And it's starting to tear from within
But it's obvious that doesn't bother you
So Please
[Verse 2]
I didn't think, that you'd sell me out
Now I know, what you're all about
You might feel, in control of things
But you're not, holding all the strings... all the strings... all the strings
[Chorus]
Tell me please
Who the fuck did you want me to be
Was it something that I couldn't see
Never knew this would be so political
And please
I'm still wearing this miserable skin
And it's starting to tear from within
But it's obvious that doesn't matter to you
[Bridge]
I've swallowed all your answers
I've swallowed all my pride
You've used up all your chances
Can't keep this all inside
[Chorus]
Tell me please
Who the fuck did you want me to be
Was it something that I couldn't see
Never knew this would be so political
And please
I'm still wearing this miserable skin
And it's starting to tear from within
But it's obvious that doesn't bother you
[Verse 3]
So please
Don't keep telling me that it's OK
I don't buy all the shit that you say
And quite honestly I'm fucking sick of it
So please
If I cut off this nose from my face
Then I wouldn't feel so out of place
But it still wouldn't be quite enough for you
So please
Everything Changes Lyrics
[Verse 1]
If you just walked away
What could I really say?
And would it matter anyway?
Would it change how you feel?
[Verse 2]
I am the mess you chose
The closet you cannot close
The devil in you I suppose
Because the wounds never heal
[Chorus]
But everything changes, if I could
Turn back the years, if you could
Learn to forgive me, then I could
Learn to feel
[Verse 3]
Sometimes the things I say
In moments of disarray
Succumbing to the games we play
To make sure that it's real
[Chorus]
But everything changes, if I could
Turn back the years, if you could
Learn to forgive me, then I could
Learn to feel
[Verse 4]
When it's just me and you
Who knows what we could do
If we can just make it through
The toughest part of the day
[Chorus]
But everything changes, if I could
Turn back the years, if you could
Learn to forgive me, then I could
Learn how to feel, and we could
Stay here together, and we could
Conquer the world, and we could
Say that forever is more than just a word
[Outro]
If you just walked away
What could I really say?
And would it matter anyway?
It wouldn't change how you feel
Take This Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I can't believe, how far I've come
Now watch me stumble, and come undone
If you take away, these memories
Then all that's left, is just me
[Chorus]
'Cause I don't want this
And I don't need this
And I don't feel this
It seems that even though she's with me
I can't shake this
And I can't fake this
And I won't take this
Anymore
[Verse 2]
So you choose, to break my heart
I should have seen this, from the start
I'm haunted by, your apathy
All that's left, is killing me
[Chorus]
'Cause I don't want this
And I don't need this
And I don't feel this
It seems that even though she's with me
I can't shake this
And I can't fake this
And I won't take this
Anymore
[Bridge]
Do you believe, that the way you choose to be
I've always had to see, the brighter side of this so I don't lose my faith
Now the sun has gone away, it's getting colder every day
So before I freeze to death there's something I should say
[Chorus]
I don't want this
And I don't need this
And I don't feel this
It seems that even though she's with me
I can't shake this
And I can't fake this
And I won't take this
And though you say you understand
You still won't face this
Can't erase this
I won't embrace this
Anymore
King of All Excuses Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You, I trusted your intentions
The trust you took advantage of
Now you, are sitting in the hole
That you dug around yourself
[Chorus]
You've lied so much you think it's true
Do you know what the truth is?
How does someone get to be like you
The king of all excuses?
[Verse 2]
Is she your partner in deception
And caught inside the web you have spun
Did you forget you have a family
The damage you have done?
[Chorus]
You've lied so much you think it's true
Do you know what the truth is?
How does someone get to be like you
The king of all excuses?
[Bridge]
I trusted you
I trusted in you
This time you're gonna get it
All the things you've done coming back to you
This time you're gonna feel it
Your conscience slowly suffocating you
In time you will regret it
Say goodbye to all the things you've gotten used to
Life will find a way to bring this karma to you
Life will find a way to bring this karma to you
[Chorus]
You've lied so much you think it's true
Do you know what the truth is?
How does someone get to be like you
The king of all excuses?
[Outro]
Everything must come full circle
It kills me that I feel this hurtful
I wonder what your children think of you
The king of all excuses
Reply Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I have seen
Too many sad eyes look at me
The eyes that set me free
All the places that I've been
[Chorus]
Thank you for, the letters that you thought you wrote in vain
And for, the times you chose to stand out in the rain
And wait
For me... for me
[Verse 2]
Your words
Your words help me to see
A little honesty
In a world that doesn't share
[Verse 3]
And your eyes
Tell the story of your pain
Severity of your disdain
In a world that doesn't care
[Chorus]
So thank you for the letters that you thought you wrote in vain
And for, the times you chose to stand out in the rain
And wait
[Verse 4]
You
You understand my pain
From this I gather strength
In that we are the same
[Chorus]
So thank you for the letters that you thought you wrote in vain
And for, the times you chose to stand out in the rain
And wait
[Outro]
The life I live would never be the same without you here
You here
You here
Without you here