Shinedown - Planet Zero Album Lyrics

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[Instrumental]

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No Sleep Tonight

Don't trip
This trap will close its mouth on you
There's not a damn thing you can do
You better brace for impact
Here comes a fade to black
Don't trip
This trap will spin you out

We've had enough of being powerless
We've heard it all, and no, we're not impressed
We are the nightmare that you brought to life
So don't turn off the lights
There'll be no sleep tonight

Speak up
Or they will bleed your courage dry
No, they were never on your side
Struck down the golden rule
As if they know what's best for you
Speak up
Or they will bleed you dry

We've had enough of being powerless
We've heard it all, and no, we're not impressed
We are the nightmare that you brought to life
So don't turn off the lights
There'll be no sleep tonight

Don't trip, speak up
No sleep until they hear us
Don't trip, speak up
No sleep until they hear us
Don't trip, speak up
No sleep until they hear us
A whisper to a scream
The scream that wakes you up

We've had enough of being powerless
We've heard it all, and no, we're not impressed
We are the nightmare that you brought to life
So don't turn off the lights, no
We've had enough of being powerless (we've had enough of being powerless)
We've heard it all, and no, we're not impressed (no, we're not impressed)
We are the nightmare that you brought to life (yes)
So don't turn off the lights
There'll be no sleep tonight

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Planet Zero

Down here on planet zero
They swing that gavel hard
No words, no peace, no advocate
No signs of life so far

Better pray for the soul of the citizen
Better pray that you're not erased
On your knees, for the life you're livin'
On your knees or you'll be replaced

Replaced

Out here on planet zero
We live like no tomorrow
I think we've reached the ceiling
They're canceling your feelings
On to better days or so they say
But I don't think so
They're murdering our heroes
Out here on planet zero

Look at me, I'm not lookin' for a favor
I'm just lookin' for an axe to grind
All hail power to the people
Except you, you check the box we don't like

Don't like
So bite your tongue 'cause it might save your life

Out here on planet zero
We live like no tomorrow
I think we've reached the ceiling
They're canceling your feelings
On to better days or so they say
But I don't think so
They're murdering our heroes
Out here on planet zero

Ten, nine
Eight, seven
Six, five
Four, three, two, one
Shut the door, say a prayer, kill the lights
Bite your tongue 'cause it might save your life
Shut the door, say a prayer, hold your breath
No one's comin', you're the only one left

Down here on planet zero
There might be no tomorrow
I think we've reached the ceiling
They're canceling your feelings
On to better days or so they say
But I don't think so
They murdered all your heroes
Down here on planet zero

Zero

(Zero) Shut the door, say a prayer, kill the lights
Bite your tongue 'cause it might save your life
(Zero) Shut the door, say a prayer, hold your breath
No one's comin', you're the only one left

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Welcome

Welcome to Planet Zero
Planetary regulations require
That you check your screens for a list of all approved speech
Protected classes, and accepted behaviors
We hope that you enjoy your stay
And as always, remember to start your day with outrage

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Dysfunctional You

Suicide, suicide, one, two, three
Maybe these drugs are addicted to me
Can you hear me in there?
Is there anyone there?
Keep your dyslexia next to your imaginary friends
They all talk shit about the shape I'm in
Yeah, they really don't care
They're breathin' rarified air

So pack your bags and leave a note
And thank the ones that kept you afloat
Oh, oh
And gather all your hopes and dreams
They can keep you company
Oh, oh

And go on and be your dysfunctional self
Life's too short to play someone else
'Cause being normal is just a trap
But you're never so gone that you can't turn back
So go on and be unpredictable
Shatter the glass when it's half full
The audience has waited all this time
You're well-rehearsed and you know your lines
So introduce them to
The wonderful dysfunctional you

Terrified, look alive, maybe they're right
I'm a little too dim when the moment gets bright
I'm a total eclipse
Can you read my lips?
They're sayin', "Come on, come on, are you out of your mind?
The crazy feels good and the water's just fine"
So I take a deep breath
They ain't seen nothin' yet

So go on and be your dysfunctional self
Life's too short to play someone else
'Cause being normal is just a trap
But you're never so gone that you can't turn back
So go on and be unpredictable
Shatter the glass when it's half full
The audience has waited all this time
You're well-rehearsed and you know your lines
So introduce them to
The wonderful dysfunctional you

Who's it gonna be, who's the first in line?
Well, step right up to the firing line
Tell me (pick me), tell me (no, me)
Ah
Little by little, it'll all make sense
When you step right up in our defense
Tell me (pick me), tell me (no, me)
Ah

And go on and be your dysfunctional self
Life's too short to play someone else
'Cause being normal is just a trap
But you're never so gone that you can't turn back
So go on and be unpredictable
Shatter the glass when it's half full
The audience has waited all this time
You're well-rehearsed and you know your lines
So introduce them to
The wonderful dysfunctional you

Dysfunctional you
Dysfunctional you

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Dead Don't Die

Black line for the ninth time
I'm on a first name basis with the afterlife
And there's a feeling when you're the demon
I've dug myself out of the dead for a reason

And I'm never running, so try it again
Starting me over, right back at the end
"When's the last time you were afraid?"
"I haven't been afraid a day in my life"

The dead don't die, the heart still beats
Head held high, I haunt these streets
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die
Knock me down six feet deep
One more round, no repeat
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die

In the mirror, no reflection
Another day, just another resurrection
Where's the glory? Just another story
I won't be the ending that was written for me

And I'm never running, so try it again
Starting me over, right where I began
"Huh, it's pretty boring, isn't it, this existence?"
"Might as well not take beer off the table"

The dead don't die, the heart still beats
Head held high, I haunt these streets
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die
Knock me down six feet deep
One more round, no repeat
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die

"I think everyone's a little scared of what's next
Live or die, live or die"

The dead don't die, the heart still beats
Head held high, I haunt these streets
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die
Knock me down six feet deep
One more round, no repeat
Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die (hey)

Life's killed me a hundred thousand times
You can try, you can try, but the dead don't die

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Standardized Experiences

We hope that you are enjoying your stay
We're always here to provide you with standardized experiences
As well as state-approved entertainment and re-education
Please remember, planetary regulations require
That you provide clean papers upon request
By any and all authorities
Thank you

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America Burning

Hip, hip, hip hooray they say
You've got it made
Hip, hip, hip hooray, hooray
Yeah, the world is a stage
Where you can act out loud and rattle the cage
And remove any doubt that you're enraged
Like a fool, I guess, at the end of the day
You might be woke but not awake

Pray if you need it
Beg if you want it
Scream if you're for it
Devastation
Pray if you need it
Beg if you want it
Scream if you hate it
Desperation
The wrong information

Pray for your family and cry yourself to sleep
Pledge your allegiance to the flag under your feet
Is this Apocalypse Now? Who let the animals out?
Hip hip hooray, say something shocking
Who doesn't love a parade with gasoline and grenades?
Don't be afraid, it's just America burning

Hip, hip, hip hooray they say
You've got it made
Your theory might be critical but who's in charge?
If victimhood is currency, then you won't starve

Pray if you need it
Beg if you want it
Scream if you're for it
Devastation
Pray if you need it
Beg if you want it
Scream if you hate it
Desperation
The wrong information

Pray for your family and cry yourself to sleep
Pledge your allegiance to the flag under your feet
Is this Apocalypse Now? Who let the animals out?
Hip hip hooray, say something shocking
Who doesn't love a parade with gasoline and grenades?
Don't be afraid, it's just America burning

Pray for your sanity and cry yourself to sleep
Pledge your allegiance to the flag under your feet
Is this Apocalypse Now? Who let the animals out?
Hip hip hooray, say something shocking
Who doesn't love a parade with gasoline and grenades?
Don't be afraid, it's just America burning

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Do Not Panic

Please relax, do not panic, this world is not on fire
What you have seen is not reality, all is well
During your time here, please do not seek truth and think critically
As this can be problematic
However, this urge will pass
As it is just a symptom of being programmed

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A Symptom Of Being Human

I can still remember me and Miss November Rain
Beautiful and strange
Always so inclined, coloring outside the lines
Yeah, you were never on time

You've always been slightly awkward, kinda weird
Upside down and not all here
What's a-wrong with me and you is crystal clear

Sometimes I'm in a room where I don't belong
And the house is on fire and there's no alarm
And the walls are melting too
How about you?
I've never been the favorite, thought I'd seen it all
'Til I got my invitation to the lunatic ball
And my friends are comin' too
How about you?
Don't worry, it's all just a symptom of being human

Unpack all your baggage
Hide it in the attic, where
You hope it disappears
This all seems so familiar
But it doesn't feel like home
It's just another unknown

You've always been slightly awkward, kinda weird
Upside down and not all here
Right a wrong, it's all so crystal clear

Sometimes I'm in a room where I don't belong
And the house is on fire and there's no alarm
And the walls are melting too
How about you?
I've never been the favorite, thought I'd seen it all
'Til I got my invitation to the lunatic ball
And my friends are comin' too
How about you?
Don't worry, it's all just a symptom of being human

We're all just passing through
Passengers on a ship of fools
We're all just passing through
Passengers on a ship of fools

Sometimes I'm in a room where I don't belong
And the house is on fire and there's no alarm
And the walls are melting too
How about you?
I've never been the favorite, thought I'd seen it all
'Til I got my invitation to the lunatic ball
And my friends are comin' too
On a ship of fools
Don't worry, it's all just a symptom
Of being human

[Thanks to firegem120888 for correcting these lyrics]

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Hope

Look at the battle we're in
I was never one to pick a fight I couldn't win
Look at the secrets we keep
They terrorize me every night in my sleep

Afternoon tea with the impending doom
Counting the elephants here in this room

You can be twisted but still optimistic
Be the black sheep but not a statistic
May not know who you are but you know what you got
So hang on to the absurd
Hey, have you heard?
Hope's not a four-letter word

Put on a happy face
Make a scene and leave a permanent trace
Show me that rebel inside
Where the leader of the revolution resides

Afternoon tea with the impending doom
Counting the elephants here in this room

You can be twisted but still optimistic
Be the black sheep but not a statistic
May not know who you are but you know what you got
So hang on to the absurd
Hey, have you heard?
Hope's not a four-letter word

Careful, you might catch yourself goin' under
Careful, you might lose your breath like the others
Careful, you might slip and never recover
Careful, you might burn to death like the others

You can be twisted but still optimistic
Be the black sheep but not a statistic
May not know who you are but you know what you got
So hang on to the absurd
Hey, have you heard?
Hope's not a four-letter word

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A More Utopian Future

Hope
Hope is a comforting thing, is it not?
Especially hope that comes in the night
It brings with it the promise of a greater and brighter tomorrow
That is what we are building here for you
The assurance of a better existence
Therefore, planetary regulations require that you adjust your behavior
So that we may provide you with a more perfect and utopian future

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Clueless And Dramatic

This social situation gives you anxiety
Poppin' pills to inoculate your sobriety
Antisocial saturation got you empty inside
Like you're staring down the barrel of a .45
Betcha might

Another day in the life of the clueless and dramatic
Yeah, they keep changing the rules
When the screens never stop and the fear's automatic
What do you do? What do you do?
'Cause you think for yourself and you don't need the help
And there's so many friends to lose
Just another day in the life of the clueless and dramatic

They want you to conform, but it's not in your nature
So they provide the illness that infects your behavior
And love your neighbor
Now they're raiding all your secrets and invading your thoughts
Trolling your emotions at any cost, turn it off
Turn it off

Another day in the life of the clueless and dramatic
Yeah, they keep changing the rules
When the screens never stop and the fear's automatic
What do you do? What do you do?
'Cause you think for yourself and you don't need the help
And there's so many friends to lose
Just another day in the life of the clueless and dramatic

'Matic
'Matic
'Matic
'Matic

Another day in the life of the clueless and dramatic
Yeah, they keep changing the rules
When the screens never stop and the fear's automatic
What do you do? What do you do?
'Cause you think for yourself and you don't need the help
And there's so many friends to lose
Turn it off
Save yourself from the clueless and dramatic
Turn it off
Save yourself from the clueless and dramatic
From the clueless and dramatic
From the clueless and dramatic

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Sure Is Fun

Another day in outer space, do you feel out of place?
Well, that's good, yeah, you should
But anyway, things have changed
And it's clear to see you're up to no good
But honestly, the gravity is killing me
And integrity is being overlooked
I'm in a bind, can we rewind?
Reality's unraveling and yes, this is happening

So wait one minute, can't say I didn't try
Been knock, knock, knocking on the door outside
Tell me what I gotta do

We've had enough of all these pointless points of view
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just cash the checks, you'll never have to tell the truth
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just keep bang, bang, banging on the big bass drum
While the aliens are coming and we're staring at the sun
And the band plays on where the wild things run
It's the end of the world, but it sure is fun
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Take it down a notch, 'cause it's a lot
It's obvious that we don't make the rules
But check it out, the word of mouth
Is "The joke's on you"

So wait one minute, can't say I didn't try
Been knock, knock, knocking on the door outside
Tell me what you've got to lose

We've had enough of all these pointless points of view
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just cash the checks, you'll never have to tell the truth
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just keep bang, bang, banging on the big bass drum
While the aliens are coming and we're staring at the sun
And the band plays on where the wild things run
It's the end of the world, but it sure is fun
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
It sure is fun
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

If you're not here to win, then why'd you play the game?
You just bitch and moan and constantly complain

We've had enough of all these pointless points of view
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just cash the checks, you'll never have to tell the truth
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just keep bang, bang, banging on the big bass drum
While the aliens are coming and we're staring at the sun
And the band plays on where the wild things run
It's the end of the world, but it sure is fun
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
It sure is fun
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
It sure is fun
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
It sure is fun
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's the end of the world, but it sure is

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Daylight

I was diagnosed with a fear of getting too close
Had to tell the ones I loved I was on the ropes
I'm not the only one whose life's been pulled apart
Spending one year and three months in the dark

So here we are, all dressed to kill, where should we go?
Into the wild again to face the great unknown
And have the midnight conversations
You and I postponed

You saved my life, not once but twice
You keep me free from falling
You saved my lifе, make it all alright
When I don't feel like talking
You makе sure I always see the daylight

It's amazing what the hard times can reveal
Like who shows up, who walks away, and who's for real
So take me on, I'll take the wheel and we can both outrun the past
And we will always live forever if we don't look back

You saved my life, not once but twice
You keep me free from falling
You saved my life, make it all alright
When I don't feel like talking
You make sure I always see the daylight

(Have faith that you're not alone)
(Have faith that you're not on your own)
(Have faith that you're not alone)
(Have faith that you're not on your own)
It's amazing what the hard times can reveal
(Have faith that you're not alone)
Like who shows up, who walks away, and who's for real
(Have faith that you're not on your own)
It's amazing what the hard times can reveal
(Have faith that you're not alone)
Like who shows up, who walks away, and who's for real
(Have faith that you're not on your own)
Who shows up, who walks away, and who's for real

You saved my life, not once but twice
You keep me free from falling
You saved my life, make it all alright
When I don't feel like talking
You make sure I always see the daylight

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This Is A Warning

This is a warning
Planetary regulators have noticed a decline in your social and group adherence
These actions and your reluctance to abide by the behavioral standards set forth
Are becoming troubling
If there is not a drastic and immediate improvement in your programming and thinking
We will be forced to turn you over to the populace
For significant social judgment
This carries with it the possibility of loss of status, deletion, and even erasure
Thank you in advance for your future cooperation with the standards and policies of Planet Zero
We will be monitoring your behavior going forward with great interest

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The Saints Of Violence And Innuendo

Not a hostage, not a scapegoat
Not a thing wrong except you're cutthroat
So get your hands up before the boat sinks
'Cause this ain't one for all, yeah, this is groupthink

We got a ways to go, we need a stepping stone
I guess we're on our own, ain't that a bitch though?
We got a ways to go, we need a stepping stone
I guess we're on our own, ain't that a bitch though?

Tell me the truth or tell me a lie
Tell me what I gotta say to get outta this room alive
Show me the answers or give me a clue
There's not enough space in the miles between me and you
Oh no, here we go
Here come the saints of violence and innuendo
So tell me the truth, are you really surprised?
You live in a world where empathy goes to die

Kill the rich kids, shoot the sad boy
Stab the pretty girl, go buy some new toys
Not a hostage, not a scapegoat
Not a thing wrong except you're cutthroat

We got a ways to go, we need a stepping stone
I guess we're on our own, ain't that a bitch though?
We got a ways to go, we need a stepping stone
I guess we're on our own, ain't that a bitch though?

Tell me the truth or tell me a lie
Tell me what I gotta say to get outta this room alive
Show me the answers or give me a clue
There's not enough space in the miles between me and you
Oh no, here we go
Here come the saints of violence and innuendo
So tell me the truth, are you really surprised?
You live in a world where empathy goes to die

Not a hostage
Not a hostage
Not a hostage
Not a scapegoat
Not a scapegoat
Not a scapegoat
Tell the truth
Tell the truth

Tell me the truth or tell me a lie
Tell me what I gotta say to get outta this room alive
Show me the answers or give me a clue
There's not enough space in the miles between me and you
Oh no, here we go
Here come the saints of violence and innuendo
So tell me the truth, are you really surprised?
You live in a world where empathy goes to die

Tell the truth
Tell the truth
Tell the truth
Tell the truth

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Army Of The Underappreciated

We gotta live to fight another day
Live to fight another day

Right out of the gate, they punch me in the face
They drag me all around and tell me, "What a waste"
The zeitgeist diet drive, ain't what I wanna hear
But I ain't gonna stop, so let me hear you cheer

Mayday, mayday
Turn around and crazy
Mayday, mayday
This ain't what you wanna hear

I heard they're callin' at your number and it's comin' up fast
You got fifteen minutes, but it ain't gonna last

Hey, won't you come out and play
I'm gonna rain on your parade
I'm gonna rain on your parade
Hey, what do you say?
I'm gonna rain on your parade
I got a thousand different ways
To live to fight another day
Live to fight another day

This is what you get for breaking protocol
Oh, wait, that's not a thing 'cause I don't trust you all
You're pulling at my strings, but I ain't gonna snap
You push me to the edge, but I keep coming back

Mayday, mayday
Turn around and crazy
Mayday, mayday
This ain't what you wanna hear

Hey, won't you come out and play
I'm gonna rain on your parade
I'm gonna rain on your parade
Hey, what do you say?
I'm gonna rain on your parade
I got a thousand different ways
To live to fight another day
Live to fight another day

I heard they're callin' at your number and it's comin' up fast
You got fifteen minutes and I hope it's a blast

Hey, won't you come out and play
(So long, see you later, good night, never liked you but you put up a fight)
I'm gonna rain on your parade
I'm gonna rain on your parade
Hey, what do you say?
(So long, see you later, be well, never mind I guess I'll see you in Hell)
I'm gonna rain on your parade
(I guess I'll see you in Hell)
I got a thousand different ways
(I guess I'll see you in Hell)
To live to fight another day
Live to fight another day

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Delete

Planetary regulations dictate that you may not leave Planet Zero in your current condition
You are showing signs of individual thought and free will
Please comply, please comply
You have a dysfunction
Dysfunction
Dysfunction
Delete
Delete
Delete
Delete

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What You Wanted

We're sick and we're tired
Our nerves are on fire
We're constantly wired
Yeah, it shows
Perhaps we got spun out
All our chances have run out
Could we drown in this drought?
For sure

But underneath it all
Your skin might start to crawl
And they know you can't look away
So focus on the screen
And kill your self-esteem
Yeah, it's a small price to pay

Goodbye, so long, see you later, good night
Did you get what you wanted? Is this what you wanted?
So long, we hope you enjoyed the ride
Did you get what you wanted? Is this what you wanted?

We don't need supervision
We don't want your religion
Too many cooks in the kitchen
And now we know
You don't know what you're doin'
You don't care who you ruin
Just keep the fantasy movin'
It's a hell of a show

The revolution's live
Just like it and subscribe
You know we can't look away
You wanna live the dream
Just kill your self-esteem
Oh, what a small price to pay

Goodbye, so long, see you later, good night
Did you get what you wanted? Is this what you wanted?
So long, we hope you enjoyed the ride
Did you get what you wanted? Is this what you wanted?

Na, na, na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na (full stop, yeah)
Na, na, na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na (full stop, yeah)

Goodbye, so long, see you later, good night
Did you get what you wanted? Is this what you wanted? (Full stop, yeah)
So long, we hope you enjoyed the ride
Did you get what you wanted? Is this what you wanted? (Full stop, yeah)
Goodbye, so long, see you later, good night
Did you get what you wanted? Is this what you wanted? (Full stop, yeah)
So long, we hope you don't die on the ride
Did you get what you wanted? Is this what you wanted? (Full stop, yeah)

Na, na, na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na (full stop, yeah)
Na, na, na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na (full stop, yeah)