Weak and Powerless
A Perfect Circle
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Tilling my own grave to keep me level Jam another dragon down the hole Digging to the rhythm and the echo of a solitary siren One that pushes me along and leaves me so Desperate and ravenous I'm so weak and powerless over you Someone feed the monkey while I dig in search of China White as Dracula as I approach the bottom Desperate and ravenous So weak and powerless over you Little angel go away Come again some other day The devil has my ear today I'll never hear a word you say He promised I would find a little solace And some peace of mind Whatever, just as long as I don't feel so Desperate and ravenous I'm so weak and powerless over you Desperate and ravenous So weak and powerless over you
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Written by: BILLY HOWERDEL, MAYNARD KEENAN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Weak and Powerless" is a song by American rock supergroup A Perfect Circle, from the band's second studio album, "Thirteenth Step."
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Release and SuccessThe song was released as the lead single from the album on July 29, 2003, and reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts.
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Writing CreditIt was written by band members Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Weak and Powerless" was directed by the Brothers Strause and features a cinematic interpretation of the lyrics.
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Pop CultureThe song was used in a promotional trailer for the 2004 film "The Butterfly Effect."
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Lyrics and InterpretationThe lyrics of "Weak and Powerless" have been interpreted by fans as an exploration of addiction and the struggle to overcome it. However, like most of Keenan's lyrics, they can have multiple interpretations.
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AccoladesThe song was nominated for Best Rock Video at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Commercial Reception"Weak and Powerless" also reached number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest charting single by A Perfect Circle to date.
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The BandA Perfect Circle is known for their unique music style that merges alternative rock, art rock, and metal, and "Weak and Powerless" is no exception, embodying their signature combination of melodic vocals and heavy instrumentation.
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Album Theme"Thirteenth Step," the album that contains "Weak and Powerless," overall explores themes of addiction and recovery, with the song being a fitting opening to the album's narrative.
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Live Performances"Weak and Powerless" is often included in A Perfect Circle’s live performances due to its popularity, displaying the band's high-energy set and stage presence.
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