This is Extreme (ECW Theme)

Posted by Arica Deslauriers on Wednesday, May 22, 2024

This is Extreme
Harry Slash & the Slashtones Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I′ve been building scars up
Putting flames out with my fingers
Tell me when my time's up
So my hope no longer lingers
Then say no more
Say no more, say no more
′Cause this is the sound of hurt
Unrehearsed and it's so loud So what are you waiting for?
You can't ignore the sound
Of someone breaking down
Somehow, I′m rendered speechless
I get nervous, when you′re leaving
So tell me, reassure me
That there is something worth believing
Then say no more
Say no more, say no more
'Cause this is the sound of hurt
Unrehearsed and it′s so loud
So what are you waiting for?
You can't ignore the sound
Of someone breaking down
This is the sound of hurt
This is the sound of hurt
This is the sound of hurt
This is the sound of hurt
Then say no more
Say no more, say no more
′Cause this is the sound of hurt
Unrehearsed and it's so loud
So what are you waiting for?
You can′t ignore the sound
Of someone breaking down
This is the sound
This is the sound
This is the sound
This is the sound
This is the sound

This is the sound
This is the sound


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Harry Slash & the Slashtones's song This is Extreme speak to the experience of someone who has gone through pain and trauma, and has been left with psychological scars. The singer talks about how they have been building up scars, indicating that they have been coping with trauma for some time. They also say that they put out flames with their fingers, indicating that they are actively trying to avoid further pain. The singer then asks for someone to tell them when their time is up, suggesting that they are tired of living with their pain and want it to be over.


The chorus of the song consistently repeats the phrase "this is the sound of hurt," emphasizing the idea that pain and trauma have a tangible, audible impact on a person. The singer also calls on the listener to pay attention to the sound of someone breaking down, indicating that they want their pain to be acknowledged and validated. The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer expressing nervousness at the prospect of being left alone and asking for reassurance that there is something worth believing in. The song ends by repeating the chorus, driving home the idea that the sound of hurt cannot be ignored.


Line by Line Meaning

I’ve been building scars up
I have been internalizing my pain and trauma, hiding it from the world and allowing it to fester within me.


Putting flames out with my fingers
I have been trying to fix my problems alone, without any help or support, and I am slowly burning myself out in the process.


Tell me when my time’s up
I am struggling and I fear that I cannot continue on like this forever. I need to know when my breaking point will come.


So my hope no longer lingers
I am losing hope that things will get better and I fear that I will never find peace or relief from my pain.


Then say no more
Please don't try to offer empty platitudes or false promises. Just listen and acknowledge my pain.


′Cause this is the sound of hurt
This pain is real, raw, and intense. It cannot be ignored, and it must be acknowledged and addressed.


Unrehearsed and it's so loud
This pain is not manufactured or exaggerated; it is genuine and overpowering, making it impossible to ignore or dismiss.


So what are you waiting for?
I am in desperate need of help and support, and I cannot face this pain alone. Please step forward and offer me the help I need.


You can't ignore the sound
This pain is too intense and too real to simply brush aside or ignore. It requires compassion, attention, and action.


Of someone breaking down
I am at the brink of collapse and I fear that I will not be able to continue on much longer without intervention and support.


Somehow, I’m rendered speechless
This pain is so intense that I am unable to articulate my thoughts or feelings, making it difficult for me to ask for help or support.


I get nervous, when you’re leaving
I am afraid of being alone and I am scared that I will be abandoned by those I care about, leaving me to face my pain alone.


So tell me, reassure me
I need to be reminded that I am not alone and that there is hope for a better future. Please offer me the reassurance and support that I need.


That there is something worth believing
I need to be reminded that there is hope for a better future and that my pain and suffering will not last forever. Please give me a reason to believe in a brighter tomorrow.


This is the sound of hurt
This pain is not something to be dismissed or ignored; it is very real and very intense, and it must be addressed with care and compassion.


This is the sound
This pain cannot be silenced or ignored. It demands to be heard and acknowledged, and it will continue to make itself known until it is addressed.


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