The Gift

Seether

About The Gift

"The Gift" is a song by South African post-grunge and alternative metal band Seether. It is the fourth track and third and final single off their album Karma and Effect.


Year:
2005
5:34
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Hold me now I need to feel relief
Like I never wanted anything
I suppose I'll let this go and find a reason I'll hold on to
I'm so ashamed of defeat
And I'm out of reason to believe in me
I'm out of trying to get by

I'm so afraid of the gift you give me
I don't belong here and I'm not well
I'm so ashamed of the lie I'm living
Right on the wrong side of it all

I can't face myself when I wake up
And look inside a mirror
I'm so ashamed of that thing
I suppose I'll let it go
until I have something more to say for me
I'm so afraid of defeat
And I'm out of reason to believe in me
I'm out of trying to defy

I'm so afraid of the gift you give me
I don't belong here and I'm not well
I'm so ashamed of the lie I'm living
Right on the wrong side of it all

Hold me now I need to feel complete
Like I matter to the one I need

I'm so afraid of the gift you give me
I don't belong here and I'm not well
I'm so ashamed of the lie I'm living
Right on the wrong side of it all

Now I'm ashamed of this
I am so ashamed of this
Now I'm so ashamed of this
I am so ashamed of me

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Seether

Seether is a post-grunge/alternative metal band that was formed in 1999 in Pretoria, South Africa. The band is currently signed to Wind-up Records and Musketeer Records. Originally named Saron Gas and signed to Musketeer Records in South Africa, the band changed its name with the 2002 release of Disclaimer, its second album and major label debut. more »

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Written by: Shaun Welgemoed

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10 facts about this song

The Gift" Genre
The track is styled in the genre known as alternative metal and post-grunge.
Lead Vocalist
Shaun Morgan, Seether's frontman, performs the lead vocals on "The Gift."
Songwriter
Shaun Morgan is not only the vocalist but also the principal songwriter of "The Gift."
Album Information
"The Gift" is a track from "Karma and Effect", which is the third studio album of Seether.
Release Year
The song was released in 2005 as part of the "Karma and Effect" album.
Chart Performance
"The Gift" achieved significant success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Song Interpretation
The lyrics of "The Gift" can be interpreted as a person struggling with inner demons and trying not to let them interfere in their relationship with others.
Music Video Director
The music video for "The Gift," released in 2006, was directed by Tony Petrossian, who is known for working with various rock and metal bands.
Music Video Theme
In the music video, the band plays in an old house with Shaun Morgan’s image appearing on the walls, floors, and staircase, reflecting the lyrics' theme of battling personal demons.
Live Performances
Seether has performed "The Gift" numerous times during their live performances, and it's one of their fan-favorite songs.

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