Sympathetic

Album: Disclaimer (2002)
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  • Not as noticed as Seether's radio hits, this is a song about a guy feeling low and depressed who might have lost someone dear to him. He has trouble balancing life with the burden of knowing his emotions get the best of him. >>>
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    Nick - Royal Oak, MI

Comments: 7

  • Mike from ChicagoI always thought it was about Kurt Cobain.
  • Tiffany from Lashea Beautifully written. A masterpiece. One of my favorite:3
  • Joel from Victoria, Capetown, South AfricaI can really relate to the lyrics of this brilliant song. Shaun Morgan is once again just bloody brilliant. I like the acoustic rather than the usual electric on this song. Again just wow with a capital W. Cheers to all
  • Robert from Los Angeles, Careal beautiful song. might be there best song, i dont know. im sure we can all relate to the feeling of falling apart and not beib=ng able to show how we feel. i thinkk thta the message shaun is trying to get out.
  • Hunter from Greensburg, Lathis is one of seether's best songs. the band does an acoustic cover on "one cold night" cd. its great!
  • Cortney from Grand Junction, CoI absolutly love this song.
  • Jared from Cadillac, MiI can't believe no one has wrote on this song. It's a beautiful song with beautiful lyrics. You've got to hear it
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