Almost, The - Chokehold Lyrics






This is what it's like to be me
Looking for a flashlight in a blank sea
Nothing but time on my hands
Nothing but blood on the sand

I come alive in the darkness
I come alive when I'm honest
I come alive when I can't see what is in front of me
I come alive in a chokehold
I'm like a child when there's no hope
I'm on a bastard island
Fatherless and desperate for dry land

This is time and space the in-between
Dreaming of an out and to be seen
Nothing but fear in my hands
Nothing but doubt in my brain

I come alive in the darkness
I come alive when I'm honest
I come alive when I can't see what is in front of me
I come alive in a chokehold
I'm like a child when there's no hope
I'm on a bastard island
Fatherless and desperate for dry land

Come on use your heart and be grateful
Your father gave his heart for you to be hateful
He was the bastard man that put you on this goddamn island

I come alive in the darkness
I come alive when I'm honest
I come alive when I can't see what is in front of me
I come alive in a chokehold
I'm like a child when there's no hope
I'm on a bastard island
Fatherless and desperate for dry land





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  1. S.... 1....

    I’ve met Aaron and he’s an awesome and pretty cool guy

  2. _.... ....

    epic music :33333

  3. a.... a....

    Love the song, but weird video

  4. T.... Y....

    Love this new album

  5. S.... F....

    What does very icy think this song is about??

  6. D.... M....

    World's Best Grandpa

  7. C.... B....

    Anyone else do a double take thinking the title said cuckhold? 😂

  8. M.... M....

    Also - this new record is easily the best music The Almost has ever put out. Very tasteful all around. Great grooves.

  9. M.... M....

    Anyone have an idea of what sort of amp / distortion is on that first guitar part. It sounds so... separated and loose. I would never use it for myself but it sounds great in this song. Just curious how he got that kind of loose saturation.

  10. R.... M....

    My father disowned me when I turned 18. We haven't spoke or seen each other in 10 years.
    This song resonates with my soul.

    On the other hand, this could be about God as well. Double meaning. :)

  11. S.... D....

    I really want to enjoy this but I'm still pissed off about the last Underoath album

  12. A.... D....

    Creepy rabbit, killer song!

  13. M.... A....

    I thank you so much for this Aaron, your music speaks to me like no other...

  14. E.... G....

    Feliz por ver novas músicas de vocês 🇧🇷

  15. E.... r....

    So personal...his lifestory.

  16. Y.... S....

    jeepers creepers

  17. J.... M....

    Actually enjoy this more than the new Underoath album

    J.... M....

    Same man :)

    J.... M....

    That's cuz new underoath is shit.

  18. J.... G....

    Came from your ad on YouTube, definitely had me interested enough to look you guys up! Great song!

  19. T.... L....

    this only gets better everytime i listen to this! deserves huge time more views!

  20. D.... E....

    Cool song until the cussing. C'mon Aaron, surely you can see where people who aren't happy with the direction of this (and Underoath) are coming from given you released a couple of solo worship albums. Having said that, Spencer is absolutely right to feel hurt over "Christians" condemning him rather than trying to help with or understand his addiction issues, and I wish you and Spencer all the best in your journeys.

  21. M.... K....

    Letterkenny on dailymotion brought me here

  22. V.... K....

    Ah, this is awesome! Never expected to see new Almost music. I wonder if it's a solo project now, or if he's back with the old band?

    V.... K....

    solo project

  23. M.... N....

    Love it!

  24. J.... ....

    Lots of "Christian" bands falling away these last few years:. MxPx, Underoath, As I Lay Dying, The Almost, Gideon, Norma Jean....it's almost as if the scriptures predicted this type of thing would begin to happen at an alarming rate.

    J.... ....

    I know that's right they need god

  25. N.... ....

    The Almost is back? OMFG

  26. D.... G....

    Isso é ser mito, levam 5 anos para fzr um cd novo, mais quando fazem, dão aula... 👏👏👏

  27. T.... O....

    The Almost em 2019? Esse é meu momento! <3

  28. a.... K....

    thanks to kellin i found this

  29. S.... A....

    Welcome back guys ❤️

  30. j.... w....

    Pretty lackluster just like the new under oath album. At least I have the old stuff.

  31. A.... ....

    Por fin!! Esperaba tanto un tema nuevo. Pensé que no volvían :')

    A.... ....

    Oh, casi te preguntamos amiko :)

  32. g.... ....

    After reading Aaron’s AltPress interview, I like the symbolism of this strange rabbit man and the rabbit on the album cover. Hope this guy is like the “mascot” in other music videos.

    g.... ....

    I stopped following his stuff and underoath for a while no so I'm behind on all the history and info.
    But what interview and what happened?

  33. J.... E....

    Aaron I love you so much please ask God to for give of your sin please Aaron

  34. R.... S....

    Brand new vibes

  35. P.... P....

    glad, they're back!

  36. T.... M....

    From your first album until now, I still love your music!

  37. M.... D....

    Aaron is a genius. One of the greatest song writers of our generation.

    M.... D....

    I 100% agree

  38. B.... R....

    This is so fucking good. Feels great to have a new Almost record.

  39. S.... ....

    This gives me AC/DC “Hell’s Bells” vibes

  40. J.... E....

    So sad it is crazy

    J.... E....

    Exactly what I'm thinking. One of the most heart-wrenching songs I've ever heard.

  41. J.... E....

    You are a Christian again

  42. L.... ....

    Love the music, but have to say that if life doesn't always go your way, you can't just shut God out, or else you'll be filled with regret.

  43. J.... A....

    Can anyone not sing about covert satanism anymore?

    J.... A....

    What?!?! So because he doesn't believe in corporate christianity he's into satan? People like you are why people turn away from god

  44. A.... M....

    Awesome A-aron! Excited!

  45. S.... D....

    Well this is pretty good. Some of their best stuff!

  46. j.... b....

    🤘❤🤘

  47. C.... P....

    This song is extremely mediocre

    C.... P....

    I disagree

  48. A.... D....

    I’ve been waithing this for years

  49. D.... L....

    I miss Beloved.

  50. T.... N....

    brb going camping and listening to this on repeat while we stare at the stars

  51. R.... F....

    They' re Back <3

  52. k.... ....

    Not a fan of the chorus

    k.... ....

    keast18 Why not? Just curious.

    k.... ....

    @Matt H Just a little too contemporary for me. I like when he changes his notes on the last one tho

  53. A.... ....

    It's cool to similarities between this newer sound and what Underoath is making now. Absolutely loving it.

  54. J.... B....

    Those verses hit fucking hard. Gillespie is a master.

  55. D.... K....

    I gotta say it saddens me to hear lips that used to sing praises to God use his name in vain. First underoath now the almost. Sad.

    D.... K....

    If I came across that you need to believe the way I do I apologize. Most Christians do live in a box and they are narrow minded in thinking that people need to bow to them and respect their beliefs and if you don’t your opinion doesn’t matter and you’re less of a person for not believing. I am not that type of Christian and I do apologize if I came across that way. I’m open and willing to discuss anything you’d want to talk about or question you might have about my opinion.

    D.... K....

    I know that's right

    D.... K....

    It disappoints me too. I want to listen to Aaron's music because he used to be my favorite musician (now it's Jon Foreman and Tyler Joseph) but I cannot listen/sing along to lyrics like this. That's why I don't listen to the new Underoath album either. I don't want to hear lyrics like that.. I want to jam out and sing along but I'm not going to repeat that. It's not okay for me.

    D.... K....

    Exactly. It’s a bummer. The Almost and Underoath used to be my favorites.

    D.... K....

    Yea me to

  56. J.... S....

    Gd really??????

    J.... S....

    What do you mean?

    J.... S....

    I'm disappointed as well. I can't sing along to that or want to listen to that.

  57. I.... A....

    Yes!!! Love you Aaron, please come back to NYC.

  58. D.... M....

    Does anyone have a new pair of underwear i can borrow? This song puts out more than my EX

  59. e.... ....

    Last chorus ! Awesome energy. Great track

  60. n.... ....

    I am here for this! Yes! 🙌

  61. M.... E....

    This is so damn good

  62. T.... J....

    Shutting out all uncontrolled light and waiting until the darkness to throw a ritual. It's all so symbolic, it's a well-made song/video. Definitely being missional with the message. He's making sure we understand it. -- I'm still going over lyrics again and again. I know Aaron may not be a strong believer in the Christian faith he once held. But I'd love to get a huge rundown of where he was to where he is know and the thinking and actions (life circumstances) that led him there. Much love to him regardless of belief... Wishing him and the almost all the best and can't wait f or this album!!

    Also that vocoder (or whatever else is on vocals) effect in the bridge reminds me of the verses* in The Japanese House's song "Face Like Thunder" I like it a lot.

    T.... J....

    What is there to unpack? He gave up God for satan. Very clear.

    T.... J....

    He talks about it on a recent episode of badchristian podcast

    T.... J....

    @Just An Observer I think your clarity is clouded. He didn't give God up for Satan.

  63. T.... J....

    "Why are you wearing that stupid bunny suit?"

    T.... J....

    why are you wearing that stupid man suit?

  64. T.... ....

    I honestly forgot I was subscribed lol pleasant surprise

  65. M.... S....

    Tour... 🙏

  66. A.... E....

    Really great song, psyched that Aaron is still capable of writing good music after that huge Underoath let down recently. Only complaint is something sounds a little ting-y in the drum mix somewhere, I think maybe the hi-hat? Not sure exactly what it was but my ear picked up on it from the beginning and it was definitely a little distracting.

  67. A.... S....

    I'm on an island desperate for dry land 🤔 Someone help me understand that.

    A.... S....

    It's about not wanting to be baptized.

    A.... S....

    Jonathan thornton idk

    A.... S....

    Just An Observer 🤨

    A.... S....

    @Andrew Saludez mmmm i dont know rick

    A.... S....

    @Just An Observer huh? What do you mean?

  68. S.... N....

    can't wait for a new album :) hope there will be some faster tracks on it like southern weather or july

  69. J.... J....

    OMG. voy a llorar despues de años que lanzan un SINGLE. saludos desde 🇵🇪 🇵🇪

    J.... J....

    Un comentario en español jajaja genial n.n

    J.... J....

    Holiiii

    J.... J....

    Vieron lo que escribio en spotify es increible

  70. L.... ....

    Glad to get new music but I wonder how harsh life has been to get such lyrics!

    L.... ....

    Unfortunately that’s exactly the case. He needs to draw closer to God more than ever.

    L.... ....

    @TylerSweatshirt why?

    L.... ....

    Cait Bee he’s let the heartbreaking circumstances in life get the best of them, and instead of searching for healing in Christ he turns to song writing. His lyrics are in tune with the difficult moments he’s faced. All in chronological order. Only God can heal.

    L.... ....

    @Cait Bee what happened with underoath?

    L.... ....

    TylerSweatshirt what happened, if you care to share and have enough spare time to tell, of course.

  71. Z.... D....

    Honestly one of my favorite songs The Almost has put out, so stoked for the new record

  72. A.... B....

    Better than anything Underoath did on Erase Me

    A.... B....

    @metalmessy135 the albums awful, and the worst one in Underoath's discography.

    A.... B....

    @metalmessy135 Pffft. Please. It's easily the worst.

    A.... B....

    I agree. It's the worst. Define The Great Line on the other hand.....best album. No one needs to point that that's that's my opinion, because it obviously is.

    A.... B....

    Alex B I agree.

  73. R.... N....

    get back the pop punk vibes!!

  74. A.... ....

    I jumped the first time that thing came on screen

  75. a.... ....

    Is the the almost still a Christian band?

    a.... ....

    Not in the Biblical sense, no. If they do claim to be, it's some nebulous relativistic definition that allows for them to interpret everything through their own lens of opinion. This is evil (in the Biblical sense).

    a.... ....

    Absolutely not.

  76. C.... M....

    Glad to see the lesser known brother of Frank the Bunny is finally getting some of the spotlight.

  77. M.... L....

    Sick video! A lot of time definitely went into this, and I love that it still sounds like the almost. Much love from Oklahoma! -

  78. P.... r....

    alguien en español :3 que gran cancion

    P.... r....

    X2 jaja

  79. M.... B....

    First Underoath, then As I Lay Dying and now The Almost! 2008 is back!!!

    M.... B....

    Hahaha so right

    M.... B....

    And now ! The devil wears prada new album !

    M.... B....

    My chemical romance now !!!

    M.... B....

    As I lay dying ain’t the same since murder for hire pants went to jail

  80. D.... H....

    The Almost and Bayside both having new albums in October. Both not announcing til almost release date is the best thing ever. I am so glad we don't have to wait very long for the album. Been a fan of Aaron and his various projects since the early 00's. I met Aaron when The Almost played in Vegas many years ago, great guy and top 3 concerts I have ever been to.

    D.... H....

    Dennis Hamrick I just hope it gets the hype it deserves and doesn’t fly under the radar. So stoked!

  81. E.... c....

    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ meh

    E.... c....

    Emerito cotto talking about yourself?

    E.... c....

    Alex Vanderspek 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

    E.... c....

    @Alex Vanderspek No, taking about this straight trash. First Underoath, now The Almost. Can't wait to read how "evolved" they've become since becoming like the world.

    E.... c....

    David S k

  82. �.... �....

    Been waiting for this since FIOB, not disappointed

  83. U.... ....

    YESSSS <3

  84. J.... K....

    I've missed this music sooo much. Love this!

  85. C.... L....

    That thing looks creepy af

    C.... L....

    Yes it is! But it is definitely artistic and I love it!

    C.... L....

    Haunting, love it

    C.... L....

    My wife says it looks like a demonic rabbit. Especially when it's dancing at the end.

    C.... L....

    Texas Spartan099 it reminds me of the rabbit in the movie “Donnie Darko”

    C.... L....

    @Cristina Lorezca never seen it

  86. W.... M....

    This was a pleasant surprise!!! Loved it so much

  87. J.... H....

    No christian music, no party

  88. J.... H....

    Here since Southern Wearher project <3

    J.... H....

    Here since 26-6-11

    J.... H....

    @Juan Maccarone you've died in Madrid, ex classic

    J.... H....

    @Juan Maccarone I'm really trying to figure out what this date really is. 😂 Is it June 26th 2011? Is it November 26th 2006?

    J.... H....

    @A B If you search on google "9/12 Madrid" you'll find a date more tragical than any other

  89. B.... I....

    This is SO good!

  90. t.... ....

    Its 2007 all over again

  91. J.... B....

    As someone who has been listening to your work since "They're Only Chasing Safety" I really enjoyed this. Keep making art Aaron, there are many of us traveling similar paths.

    J.... B....

    Hell yes.

  92. R.... P....

    What a beautiful surprise!

  93. M.... O....

    So is the almost still christian?

    M.... O....

    i feel like i hear a G****mn at 3:16. pretty sure Aaron isn't a "Christian" anymore but still believes in a god.

    M.... O....

    No Aaron is still very much a Christian. He still does his solo worship music too

    M.... O....

    “They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.”
    ‭‭1 John‬ ‭2:19‬ ‭

    M.... O....

    @David Navarrete This.

    M.... O....

    These lyrics are clearly stating that he hates God and has decided to serve another master.

  94. C.... F....

    My discografia UØ https://youtu.be/bPSpt3bDPsA

  95. J.... ....

    How does a band go from "I'm Down" to ... this?

    What a glorious disappointment.

    J.... ....

    JonsThreeCents yeah you are

    J.... ....

    A lot can change over 10 years.

    J.... ....

    Love not the world. But he does.

    J.... ....

    @Dan Le Roux -- now that's something we can definitely agree on

  96. G.... M....

    Yes!!!! 🖤

  97. D.... S....

    This is great, have been listening to The Almost since Southern Weather was released. I get some Thrice vibes from this

    D.... S....

    Daniel Seale I only get almost vibes

    D.... S....

    That was awesome I have seen him in concert awesome

    D.... S....

    easily one of my favourite albums to date