As I Lay Dying - Anodyne Sea Lyrics






None of this matters, none of these words. Common and silent we will die in this world.
We've only spoken to those who agree, and without them we've fallen on deaf ears.

Stand on conviction and you will walk alone.

For once I have stood (I have stood), no one will know, but alone I was born and alone we must go.

In my convictions I've found my own grave, but amongst the dead we all fade away.

Yeah...
Yet solitude is better than a life not worthy of reaction.
There is nothing to lose (nothing). So we stand alone or join those who follow in misery.

In my convictions I've found my own grave, but amongst the dead we all fade away.
In my convictions I've found my own grave, but amongst the dead we all fade away.
Fade away...

Stand on conviction and you'll walk alone.
A voice is only a noise without someone to hear, and without a crowd to feed that noise grows silent.

For once I have stood, no one will know, but alone I was born and alone we must go.
Fading back into an anodyne sea, to drown with all who've gone before me.

Yeah... We must go.

In my convictions I've found my own grave (my own grave), but amongst the dead we all fade away. Yeah...
In my convictions (convictions), I've found my own grave, but amongst the dead we all fade away.

Stand on conviction and you'll walk alone. Yeah...
Fading back into an anodyne sea, to drown with all who've gone before me.
Fading back... fading. Fading back into an anodyne sea.
Fading back... fading. Fading back... fading away.





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  1. Z.... H....

    Who else miss this old AILD?

  2. D.... M....

    I don’t think most people understand the definition of the word convictions in this context, “convictions” has two definitions. They’re not referring to a charge of guilt.

  3. c.... q....

    One of my favorite as I lay dying songs

    c.... q....

    I love the piano at the end of “This is Who We Are” Awesome Band

  4. S.... a....

    2:58 will always make me want to crowd kill everything around me. Hardest fucking break down ive ever heard. Saw these guys life a few nights ago.. first time seein these guys outta all the bands ive seen, an this break down even live stuck in my head. Fuckin' loved it. Crowd was rowdy as hell. Killer show.

  5. C.... S....

    at 2:58.. is when the gates of hell open and satan is banging his head

  6. C.... S....

    The greatest metalcore band EVER.. TIM IS THE G.O.A.T

  7. C.... F....

    A masterpiece

  8. T.... ....

    This makes me want to get my electric guitar out of the attic.

  9. T.... ....

    AILD aren't just the best on planet Earth. They play better than Angels. hahahhahahahahahhahaha Truly the G.O.A.T!

  10. P.... R....

    As I Lay Dying é doutro planeta... Loucura melódica: Vocal, screems and guitar. So amazing...

  11. S.... S....

    In my conviction I've found "my own grave". Wow. Guess that answers.

    S.... S....

    "My Own Grave" is the name of their comeback song!

  12. D.... V....

    2:58 Someone toss me an air guitar... THANK YOU!!!!

  13. E.... A....

    3:12 minutes -- we must cum.

  14. T.... R....

    This is probably my favorite song from AILD. It's great all around but 3:56 - the end of the song is my favorite part. That guitar melody during the choruses - \m/

  15. S.... ....

    Anybody else remember almost dying in the mosh pit at their shows?

  16. J.... J....

    The breakdown came and so did I

  17. B.... R....

    LYRICS - Anodyne Sea

    None of this matters, none of these words. Common and silent we will die in this world
    We've only spoken to those who agree, and without them we've fallen on deaf ears

    Stand on conviction and you will walk alone

    For once I have stood (I have stood), no one will know
    But alone I was born and alone we must go

    In my convictions I've found my own grave, but amongst the dead we all fade away

    Yeah...
    Yet solitude is better than a life not worthy of reaction
    There is nothing to lose (nothing). So we stand alone or join those who follow in misery

    In my convictions I've found my own grave, but amongst the dead we all fade away
    In my convictions I've found my own grave, but amongst the dead we all fade away
    Fade away...

    Stand on conviction and you'll walk alone
    A voice is only a noise without someone to hear
    And without a crowd to feed that noise grows silent

    For once I have stood, no one will know, but alone I was born and alone we must go
    Fading back into an anodyne sea, to drown with all who've gone before me

    Yeah... We must go

    In my convictions I've found my own grave (my own grave)
    But amongst the dead we all fade away. Yeah...
    In my convictions (convictions), I've found my own grave
    But amongst the dead we all fade away

    Stand on conviction and you'll walk alone. Yeah...
    Fading back into an anodyne sea, to drown with all who've gone before me
    Fading back... fading. Fading back into an anodyne sea
    Fading back... fading. Fading back... fading away

  18. A.... S....

    Dirtiest fucking riff ever made

  19. S.... J....

    Its real Metalcore... Like early ATR or Shadows Fall... definitely not the same anymore... NOT EVEN CLOSE...

  20. J.... A....

    Miss May I radio on Pandora sent me here

  21. Z.... N....

    We fade away when our actions and our words are for ourselves. Only what is done for Christ will last forever

    Z.... N....

    Zach Nelson no. Sorry.

  22. d.... 2....

    the best

  23. P.... ....

    Love these lyrics . . . reminds me of Ecclesiastes. Gotta read that all the way through if you haven't. Spoiler alert: kicker in the last chapter.

    P.... ....

    Eww bible junk?

    P.... ....

    I dare you to read it. In fact, I triple dog dare you to read it!

    P.... ....

    Lamentations is my fave and I'm not a Christian.

  24. S.... K....

    A video game send me here.

    S.... K....

    Crashdoy 2

  25. R.... W....

    The CGBros sent me hear and im glad they did.

  26. W.... D....

    the music shook the world.....
    ......I_LIKE_THIS.....
    AS I LAY DING

  27. K.... F....

    awesome awesome song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  28. D.... M....

    Wow! Super)) The best album

    D.... M....

    Danechka Minto ...agreed. An Ocean Between Us & Shadows Are Security running a close 2nd & 3rd...

  29. M.... T....

    Why did Metal Blade take down the music video for this song?....

    M.... T....

    But they didn't take down their other videos such as Parallels though which was on the same album...

    M.... T....

    +Matt The Man they didnt, its the video under this one when you search this song

    M.... T....

    It's literally the first choice if you type in anodyne sea

    M.... T....

    Rights differ depending on the contract you fuckin cunts..... Have a good day.

  30. D.... E....

    Oh my god that dual guitar lead in the post-chorus part thingy is seriously one of the greatest melodies ever conceived. Rivaled only by A7X's Afterlife. But I think this one is more evocative and follows the chord changes so brilliantly. That's why this band will always be better than any of these lame-ass generic metalcore bands today releasing the exact same songs over and over rehashing the same troupes and song structures. These guys actually constructed songs, not derivative moshcore bro-downs. God I miss this. Metalcore needs to become great again.

    D.... E....

    +Mike Talley he's making prisoncore right now.

    D.... E....

    Dylan Edwards August Burns Red are still releasing originals and killing it too.

    D.... E....

    Dylan Edwards ...fuck AX7... not even close

    D.... E....

    take a closer listen, trust me a7x has a some good shit to offer.

    D.... E....

    @Jonah Smith people hate a7x for the vocals. I don't think much people listen to there musical ability. They make some amazing songs.

  31. R.... C....

    Greatest metal song of all time.

    R.... C....

    +Andrew Sturgeon IDK about that, but it's damn good Metalcore/Deathcore man... :D-~        \mxm/

    R.... C....

    this a sensitive thing, many of us care , A Thrasher :D

  32. M.... ....

    lol conviction

    M.... ....

    MetalModelMF 💀

  33. T.... L....

    0:42 BUT ALONE, I WATCH PORN

    T.... L....

    AND ALONE WE
    MUST
    CUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM

    T.... L....

    I hate you for this. 😂

    Go home, you are drunk.

    T.... L....

    pahahah, nailed it

    T.... L....

    3:12 minutes -- we must cum.

  34. P.... O....

    Anodyne Sea = As I Lay Dying's greatest song

    P.... O....

    My Only Home please.....
    Underrated af

    P.... O....

    jbarnesiii88 not one of the best, THE BEST METALCORE BAND

    P.... O....

    JacksGaming CONVERGE BITCH

    P.... O....

    Overcome ftw

    P.... O....

    Probably top 15 for sure. It's hard to rank AILD songs tbh

  35. C.... ....

    Ahh aild <3

  36. P.... ....

    may have to been convicted, but this band was brilliant imo

  37. a.... b....

    "....to drown with all who've gone before me." ---> into dat breakdown = perfection.

    a.... b....

    I've heard better breakdowns

    a.... b....

    Yes sir Captain obvious SIR! I guess perfection means "only example in existence" to you.

    a.... b....

    @alexandru benza Did I say it meant that? No. All I said is I have heard better breakdowns.

    a.... b....

    @Evan Porter my bad then, i mean yes sir captain one upper SIR!

  38. E.... P....

    "In my convictions I've found my own grave"  Oh the irony 

    E.... P....

    wow there's a whole lot of presumptuousness there. you're just god's gift to mankind aren't you? so you're intelligent enough to realize that one upvote/person would dilute the actual quality of the comment but braindead enough to say "durr, i'm prolly a lot stronger than you" based on.... i guess my face. there's nothing in my profile that provides any intel about how strong i am, what fighting skills i possess, nothing. yet somehow you're stronger than me. a LOT stronger than me nonetheless. so you "wouldn't beat the shit out of me" (thank god for that, was so worried...) because i'm not intelligent enough: you pick your fights based on intelligence? so you only fight people with high intelligence; sounds like you only fight people much likely to be nerds and least likely to actually be able to fight and beat you. real tough guy there.

    "P.S. intelligence has nothing to do with the likelihood to commit suicide, you big dumb animal. quite a few intelligent people have committed suicide. and if i were to fight someone, and lose that fight, suicide wouldn't cross my mind. i've lost a fight, not my life savings, or my dogs, or fiance, or whatever. just a fight, with some guy. i might wanna drink with that man after. you're an internet nobody, if you think you have power over anyone, perhaps you should watch some more motivational "ignore everyone" and "destroy negative thoughts" videos.

    did you JUST graduate or are you naturally a douchebag? oh wait, forgot the smiley face :)

    E.... P....

    To be honest @alexandru benza you look like you would win against him.

    E.... P....

    jarhetttt lol so true 😂

    E.... P....

    BURIED ALIVE INSIDE MY OWN GRAVE

    E.... P....

    Even more ironic that his first song back is named My own Grave 😂

  39. d.... ....

    Something about that guitar at 2:02!

    d.... ....

    darkhors3gaming I think I may need to visit doctor for neck problems after this song 😂

    d.... ....

    Sounds a lot like Martin Garrix

    d.... ....

    i can't get enough..

  40. R.... ....

    Now that Tim is convicted.... Is AILD gonna get a new singer or are they done?

    R.... ....

    As I Lay Dying is 'sleeping', as the members say. 

    R.... ....

    okay. Understood

    R.... ....

    +REBELTELE tim is the band leader so that cant happen, the other members will probably join different bands

    R.... ....

    AILD is sleeping for now. Tim will be back. 

    R.... ....

    REBELTELE I’ve got some good news for you, their back

  41. j.... v....

    They should change the band name to as she lays dying xp

    j.... v....

    john van ryken Xd

  42. D.... R....

    4ever As I Lay Dying

  43. I.... V....

    Nice pic' dude

  44. C.... L....

    taca taca tacatacataca tacataca
    and then it turns to:
    trrr trrrr trrrrrrt
    hahahahaha

    C.... L....

    Caro Lucero I read it exactly when the chugs came lmao

  45. T.... J....

    on house arrest. not free yet.

  46. J.... D....

    Does nobody know the evidence required for an arrest warrant for someone who tried hiring a hitman? I'm pretty sure half the "Tim's free!!" people would change their minds

  47. H.... L....

    These lyrics are beautiful.

  48. m.... ....

    Stand by conviction and you will walk alone!

  49. P.... ....

    TIM IS FREE!!! AWWWWW YEEEEEAAAAAHHHH

  50. E.... R....

    Godammit Lambesis. I remember you as this, not as you are now.

  51. A.... R....

    are you an angry boy?

  52. A.... R....

    Anodyne sea me listening to this song forever.

  53. m.... ....

    One of the best bands out there.

  54. D.... M....

    One of my favs \m/

  55. s.... ....

    You'll forgive me one day. If it helps she was a good root before she finally carked it.

  56. m.... t....

    best part: 2:58 EPIC HEADBANG!!

    m.... t....

    maxime therrien I've always thought that too! it's so syncapated and just heavy as fuck.

    m.... t....

    maxime therrien I agree

  57. M.... B....

    this is fucking awesome 4ever love this band peoples

  58. S.... W....

    sweep picking all day

  59. S.... W....

    songs pretty badass