Downward Spiral

from When All Else Fails by Chris Ward

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about

'Downward Spiral' is the eleventh track from 'When All Else Fails' by Chris Ward. It was originally released on the Tell Yourself EP in 2013.

In this song, the life of an everyday person unfolds as they sink further and further into depression brought on by failure - which ultimately leads to self-loathing, alcoholism, drug abuse and more.

lyrics

Verse 1
Got no money, can’t get a honey
Hiding away on the shelf
Feeling viral, downward spiral
Not trying to help myself
Ain’t got no uses, making excuses
For my situation
Blame my mother, blame another
For my degradation

Verse 2
Feeling bleary, eyes are weary
Need more alcohol
Effects are brief, short lived relief
Don’t satisfy me at all
Need something stronger, needs to last longer
Need an extra dimension
Crack or a pill, need that thrill
Need some added attention

Bridge
Control got away from me (no second chances)
I left it too late for me (to come to my senses)
Time ran away from me (no second chances)
Life would not wait for me (to come to my senses)

Verse 3
It’s taking its toll, I’m out of control
Got nowhere to turn
Back is breaking, heart is racing
And I’m ready to burn
I’m looking gaunt, the street kids taunt
Mocking my very existence
No chance of revival, game of survival
Finally got no resistance

Verse 4
Hospital bed, am I dead?
Is this some kind of nightmare?
What am I hearing? Are they sneering?
Do they even care?
On life support, a bad report
Bring on the undertaker
I’ve had it rough, I’ve had enough
It’s time to meet my maker

credits

from When All Else Fails, released September 16, 2014
Music by Chris Ward.
Lyrics by Chris Ward & Robert Ward.
Guitar, Bass & Vocals by Chris Ward.
Drums by Jake Ryder (Black Grape).
Recorded & Mixed by Gavin Brady.

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about

Metalliferous Manchester, UK

Metalliferous is a British heavy metal band formed by primary guitarist and vocalist Chris Ward in 2015.

Inspired by the 'Big Four' of thrash metal their influences include Anthrax, Megadeth, and Black Sabbath.