Solitaire Unraveling
Mushroomhead · XX [2001]
My rage has got the best of me
Time finds a way each day
Of leaving less of me behind
I find this fight must be won
Inside my mind
So uptight and confined
Often blinded by the light
Taking its toll
On my system
Like some played out existence
Time ticks away
These last few moments
Is there anything we've left unsaid?
I'm on a quest for atonement
I've got to find peace of mind
And a place to rest
Biding my time until I'm strong enough
To fight back
Hope
I hope against hope for some resistance
Been taking it out on my system
Time ticks away
These last few moments
Is there anything we've left unsaid?
I'm on a quest for atonement
I've got to find peace of mind
And a place to rest
Time ticks away
These last few moments
Is there anything we've left unsaid?
I'm on a quest for atonement
I've got to find peace of mind
And a place to rest
Rest, rest... (x2)
There's a calm before the storm
And the western front is quiet
I've got Rembrandt as my right hand
And Solo as my pilot
There's a calm before the storm
And the western front is quiet
I've got Rembrandt as my right hand
And Solo as my pilot
Condemned man
Condemned
Convicted man
Convicted
Could not save my life
Cutting strand by strand
Condemned man
Condemned
Convicted man
Convicted
Could not save my life
Cutting strand by strand
Passing it off
Like some kind of king
You don't know peace til you have suffering (WHAT'S SUFFERING!!)
All of you so-called resolve
But you haven't tasted pain
Have you ever been inside of the new masterpiece?
REST!
Have you ever been inside?
Rembrandt as my right hand, and Solo as my pilot
Have you ever been inside the new masterpiece?
Condemned man, condemned
Convicted man, convicted
Could not save my life
Cutting strand by strand
Condemned man, condemned
Convicted man, convicted
Could not save my life
Cutting strand by strand
Strand by, strand by...
Strand by strand
Condemned
Solitaire Unraveling
Solitaire Unraveling stands as a defining track from Mushroomhead's 2001 album XX, capturing the band's signature blend of industrial rock and alternative metal. Released during a pivotal era for the Cleveland-based group, the recording showcases their ability to merge heavy instrumentation with theatrical intensity. The song reflects the darker, more introspective themes often explored throughout the XX catalogue, distinguishing itself through dynamic shifts and emotional weight. As part of a discography that includes later works like Savior Sorrow and XIII, this track remains a testament to the band's evolving sound and enduring influence within the genre. It offers listeners a glimpse into the creative energy that propelled Mushroomhead to prominence in the early 2000s, solidifying their place in the alternative music landscape.