Chaos inside
And everywhere I hide
It never stops the hurting
Caught in the riptide
I'm struggling to fight
Underneath the current
I think the sky is fallin'
Looks like the walls are crumbling
Feels like the end is coming
I see the water rising
Just like a wave of pressure building up
It's building up on me
The dam's about to break
I'm standing on the brink
It's washing me away
The damage is done, here comes the flood
'Cause the dam's about to break
Laments in my mind
With something on the other side
It's bound to breach the surface
Calamity inside
With nothing left behind
In the wake of the resurgence
I feel the doom impending
The ground underneath me shaking
I can see my world upending
The dam's about to break (I'm never getting out alive)
I'm standing on the brink (not ready for the afterlife)
It's washing me away (I'll see you on the other side)
The damage is done, here comes the flood
'Cause the dam's about to break
Hatred is breeding, the vultures are feeding
It's taking a turn for the worst
Can't keep pretending, can't change the ending
And everything's buried underneath
The dam's about to break (I'm never getting out alive)
I'm standing on the brink (not ready for the afterlife)
It's washing me away (I'll see you on the other side)
The damage is done, here comes the flood
'Cause the dam's about to break
Daughtry - THE DAM Lyrics
Daughtry - THE DAM Lyrics
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Chaos inside
And everywhere I hide
It never stops the hurting
Caught in the riptide
I'm struggling to fight
Underneath the current
I think the sky is fallin'
Looks like the walls are crumbling
Feels like the end is coming
I see the water rising
Just like a wave of pressure building up
It's building up on me
The dam's about to break
I'm standing on the brink
It's washing me away
The damage is done, here comes the flood
'Cause the dam's about to break
Laments in my mind
With something on the other side
It's bound to breach the surface
Calamity inside
With nothing left behind
In the wake of the resurgence
I feel the doom impending
The ground underneath me shaking
I can see my world upending
The dam's about to break (I'm never getting out alive)
I'm standing on the brink (not ready for the afterlife)
It's washing me away (I'll see you on the other side)
The damage is done, here comes the flood
'Cause the dam's about to break
Hatred is breeding, the vultures are feeding
It's taking a turn for the worst
Can't keep pretending, can't change the ending
And everything's buried underneath
The dam's about to break (I'm never getting out alive)
I'm standing on the brink (not ready for the afterlife)
It's washing me away (I'll see you on the other side)
The damage is done, here comes the flood
'Cause the dam's about to break
And everywhere I hide
It never stops the hurting
Caught in the riptide
I'm struggling to fight
Underneath the current
I think the sky is fallin'
Looks like the walls are crumbling
Feels like the end is coming
I see the water rising
Just like a wave of pressure building up
It's building up on me
The dam's about to break
I'm standing on the brink
It's washing me away
The damage is done, here comes the flood
'Cause the dam's about to break
Laments in my mind
With something on the other side
It's bound to breach the surface
Calamity inside
With nothing left behind
In the wake of the resurgence
I feel the doom impending
The ground underneath me shaking
I can see my world upending
The dam's about to break (I'm never getting out alive)
I'm standing on the brink (not ready for the afterlife)
It's washing me away (I'll see you on the other side)
The damage is done, here comes the flood
'Cause the dam's about to break
Hatred is breeding, the vultures are feeding
It's taking a turn for the worst
Can't keep pretending, can't change the ending
And everything's buried underneath
The dam's about to break (I'm never getting out alive)
I'm standing on the brink (not ready for the afterlife)
It's washing me away (I'll see you on the other side)
The damage is done, here comes the flood
'Cause the dam's about to break
Writer: Chris Daughtry, Marti Frederiksen, Scott Stevens, Elvio Fernandes, Johnny Cummings
Copyright: Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Copyright: Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
"THE DAM” by Daughtry explores themes of emotional turmoil, impending crisis, and the struggle to cope with overwhelming feelings. The song captures the sensation of being on the edge, like a dam that's about to burst, symbolizing uncontained emotions and situations that threaten to overflow.
This metaphor reflects a broader narrative about mental health, the weight of internal chaos, and the fear of losing control when faced with life's pressures. Throughout the song, the imagery of rising water and crumbling walls evokes feelings of anxiety and despair, creating a sense of urgency and inevitability.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to express the overwhelming nature of these emotions. Lines such as "I think the sky is falling" and "the water rising" suggest a chaotic environment both internally and externally. The metaphor of a dam serves as a powerful symbol of emotional containment—once it breaks, there's no going back. Phrases like "I'm struggling to fight” and "caught in the riptide” convey a sense of helplessness.
The reference to "hate breeding" and "vultures feeding" points to the toxic aspects of human nature and society, reinforcing the idea that external factors contribute to the internal flood of feelings. This struggle between wanting to maintain control and the fear of inevitable collapse is a relatable sentiment for many.
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DaughtryThis metaphor reflects a broader narrative about mental health, the weight of internal chaos, and the fear of losing control when faced with life's pressures. Throughout the song, the imagery of rising water and crumbling walls evokes feelings of anxiety and despair, creating a sense of urgency and inevitability.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to express the overwhelming nature of these emotions. Lines such as "I think the sky is falling" and "the water rising" suggest a chaotic environment both internally and externally. The metaphor of a dam serves as a powerful symbol of emotional containment—once it breaks, there's no going back. Phrases like "I'm struggling to fight” and "caught in the riptide” convey a sense of helplessness.
The reference to "hate breeding" and "vultures feeding" points to the toxic aspects of human nature and society, reinforcing the idea that external factors contribute to the internal flood of feelings. This struggle between wanting to maintain control and the fear of inevitable collapse is a relatable sentiment for many.
Genre(s): Rock, Hard Rock
Language: English
Length: 4:01
Written by: Chris Daughtry, Marti Frederiksen, Scott Stevens, Elvio Fernandes, Johnny Cummings
Released: September 27th, 2024
Year: 2024