Down With The Sickness
Disturbed · The Sickness [2000]
Oh shit!
ooh ah ah ah ah
ohhh ah ah ah ahhhh
Drowning deep in my sea of loathing,
Broken your servant I kneel
(will you give in to me?)
It seems what's left of my human side is slowly changing in me
(will you give in to me?)
Looking at my own reflection
When suddenly it changes
Violently it changes
There is no turning back now,
you've woken up the demon in me.
[Chorus]
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
Open up your hate and let it flow into me.
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
You mother get up, come on get down with the sickness
You fucker get up, come on get down with the sickness
Madness is the gift that has been given to me.
I can see inside you the sickness is rising
Don't try to deny what you feel.
(will you give in to me?)
It seems that all that was good has died
and is decaying in me.
(will you give in to me?)
It seems you're having some trouble
In dealing with these changes
Living with these changes.
Oh, no. The world is a scary place
Now that you've woken up the demon in me.
Chorus
And when I dream
And when I dream
And when I dream
And when I dream
No mommy, don't do it again
Don't do it again
I'll be a good boy
I'll be a good boy, I promise
No mommy don't hit me
Why did you have to hit me like that, mommy?
Dont do it, you're hurting me
Why did you have to be such a bitch
Why don't you,
Why don't you fuck off and die
Why can't you just fuck off and die
Why can't you just leave here and die
Never stick your hand in my face again bitch
FUCK YOU
I don't need this shit
You stupid sadistic abusive fucking whore
How would you like to see how it feels mommy
Here it comes, get ready to die
OH ah ah ah ah!
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
Open up your hate and let it flow into me.
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
You mother get up, come on get down with the sickness
You fucker get up, come on get down with the sickness
Madness has now come over me!
Down With The Sickness
Released in 2000 on the album The Sickness, "Down With The Sickness" stands as a defining anthem of the nu-metal genre. The track showcases Disturbed's signature blend of heavy riffs and aggressive vocals, establishing the band's early sound that would influence countless rock acts in the 2000s. Its raw energy and thematic focus on personal struggle resonated deeply with audiences, becoming a staple in live performances and music videos. The song exemplifies the era's shift toward more melodic yet abrasive metal, cementing Disturbed's reputation as a leading force in alternative rock. Its enduring popularity highlights the power of its production and lyrical content to connect with listeners across generations.