Emotion Sickness

Silverchair

About Emotion Sickness

"Emotion Sickness" is a song by the Australian alternative rock band Silverchair. It was released as the first song on their 1999 album Neon Ballroom. At 6 minutes long, it is the band's third longest song. Although the song is not typical of Silverchair's work, "Emotion Sickness" is a fan favorite. The band's frontman, Daniel Johns, said about the song: "It's about fighting against the need to get some kind of medication and trying to pretend that you've got a normal state of mind when you know for a fact that you haven't. "David Helfgott makes a guest appearance on the song. 


Year:
1999
6:00
101 

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Erupt again ignore the pill 
And I won't let it show 
Sacrifice the tortures 
Orchestral tear cash flow 

Increase delete escape defeat 
It's all that matters to you 
Cotton case for an iron pill 
Distorted eyes when everything is clearly dying 

Burn my knees and
Burn my knees and
Burn my knees and

Emotion sickness 
Addict with no heroine 
Emotion sickness 
Distorted eyes when everything is clearly dying

Burn my knees and
Burn my knees and pray 
Burn my knees and
Burn my knees and pray 

Get up! 
Get up! 
Get up! 
Get up! 
Get up! 
Get up! 
Get up! 

Won't you stop my pain 

Emotion sickness 
Addict with no heroine 
Good things will pass (it helps with excess access) 
Lessons learned 
Emotion sickness 
Lessons learned

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Silverchair

Silverchair were an Australian rock band, which formed in 1992 as Innocent Criminals in Merewether, Newcastle with the line-up of Ben Gillies on drums, Chris Joannou on bass guitar and Daniel Johns on vocals and guitars. The group got their big break in mid-1994 when they won a national demo competition conducted by SBS TV show Nomad and ABC radio station, Triple J. The band were signed by Murmur, and were successful on the Australian and international rock stages. more »

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Written by: DANIEL JOHNS

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10 facts about this song

Album Contribution
"Emotion Sickness" is the opening track on the band's third studio album, "Neon Ballroom," which was released in 1999.
Inspirational Origin
The song is inspired by the lead singer Daniel Johns' struggles with mental health issues and anorexia as a teenager.
Lyric Composition
Daniel Johns wrote the song when he was just 18 or 19, reflecting his battles with eating disorders and depression in the lyrics.
Unique Instrumentation
"Emotion Sickness" features orchestral arrangements, which is a bold departure from Silverchair's normal grunge and rock elements.
Collaboration
The orchestral parts in the song were composed and conducted by Larry Muhoberac, who has previously worked with famous musicians like Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond.
Hitting the Charts
Despite its grim tone and lyrics, "Emotion Sickness" still managed to chart in Australia. It peaked at #25 on the ARIA Charts.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its earnest portrayal of mental health struggles and its daring musical choices.
Live Performances
"Emotion Sickness" is often featured as part of Silverchair's live setlist. The band's emotional, intense performances of this song have been very well-received.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Emotion Sickness," unlike other Silverchair hits.
Fan Favorite
Although it's not as commercially successful as other Silverchair songs, "Emotion Sickness" has a dedicated fan base. Many fans and critics consider it one of the band's best works.

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