Choke
A Perfect Circle · Other Songs - A Perfect Circle
what you feel is real
Bending your every illusion
You fake it all too well
Numbing the mind rest inside
that hate left unspoken
Tasting the truth it's shy
afraid to be broken
And it's humbling
This pain you feel inside
And it's stuttering
These words that I must try
Seeing the unheard you know
that it cannot heal
Breaking the bonds you swear
that you swear to feel
Can you awake from sleep downed
you allow me to steal
Gagging on selfish hide
when you crawl to kneel
And it's humbling
This pain you feel inside
And it's stuttering
These words that I must try
And I'm choking on love
I made you feel
Choke - A Perfect Circle
Released by A Perfect Circle, "Choke" stands as a defining track within the band's progressive metalcore and alternative metal discography. The song exemplifies the group's signature approach, blending heavy, distorted riffs with melodic vocal delivery and complex rhythmic structures. As part of their broader catalog of intense, theatrical recordings, the track showcases the band's ability to merge technical proficiency with emotional depth. It reflects the musical evolution of the early 2000s era, where the fusion of metal and electronic elements became increasingly prominent in the genre. The composition serves as a testament to the band's commitment to pushing boundaries within the progressive metal landscape, contributing to their legacy of powerful, high-energy performances.