Godsmack concert in St.Charles Missouri (St Louis) 10-20-24

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1. Surrender 0:12
In an exclusive comment to Audacy, frontman Sully Erna described the song as "very cut and dry", and revealed that it's about waving the white flag in a relationship:

It's simply about the exhaustion we can all feel in relationships at times from the redundancy of fighting with each other. At a certain point in our lives, we submit to putting aside who's right or wrong, we just want it to STOP! So we wave the white flag.

2. Awake 6:51
The song “Awake” by Godsmack is a personal and emotional track written by lead singer Sully Erna. According to Erna, the song is about getting closure on a past relationship. He explained in an MTV online chat:

“That’s me getting closure on a relationship. I’m just saying that now I’m awake, and I’m able to deal with everything I have to deal with. Where before I felt like I was going to lose control without this person in my life.”

The lyrics convey a sense of struggle, pain, and resilience. The song’s opening lines, “Wait another minute. Can’t you see what this pain has fucking done to me? I’m alive and still kickin’,” suggest a deep emotional wound. However, the chorus, “I’m alive for you. I’m awake because of you. I’m alive, I told you,” implies a sense of acceptance and newfound strength.

The song’s themes of perseverance and inner strength are reinforced by the powerful vocals, heavy riffs, and driving drumming. The lyrics also touch on the idea of being “awake” to one’s emotions and experiences, rather than numbly going through life.

Overall, “Awake” by Godsmack is a powerful anthem about overcoming personal struggles and finding closure through the process of healing and growth.

3. 14.30 Sully Talks to The Crowd and says St.Louis has some great Steakhouses

4.Double Drum Solo 18:39

5. I'm Doing The Best I Can 21:30

“Im Doing the Best I Can” is a song by American hard rock band Godsmack, from their 1998 debut album “Godsmack”. The song’s lyrics, written by lead vocalist Sully Erna, convey a sense of frustration and desperation, with the repeated phrase “I’m doing the best I can” serving as a plea for understanding and acceptance.

Lyrics Breakdown
The song’s chorus, “I’m doing the best I ever did, I’m doing the best that I can, I’m doing the best I ever did”, is a testament to the band’s ability to craft catchy, memorable hooks. The verses, however, delve deeper into themes of emotional turmoil, with lines like “And I wonder day to day, I don’t like you anyway, I don’t need your shit today” and “You’re pathetic in your own way, I feel for you, better fucking go away”.

Musical Style
Musically, “Im Doing the Best I Can” blends elements of heavy metal, hard rock, and alternative music, characteristic of Godsmack’s early work. The song features driving rhythms, crunching guitar riffs, and Sully Erna’s distinctive vocal delivery, which oscillates between aggressive growls and melodic cleans.

Impact and Reception
“Im Doing the Best I Can” has been praised for its raw energy and emotional intensity, with many fans and critics citing it as a standout track from Godsmack’s debut album. The song has also been featured in various media, including video games and film soundtracks.

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