The Strain

"The Strain" is a song by British progressive metal band Haken. It is the fourth song on the band's sixth album, Virus.

Basis

NOTE: It's recommended that you know the basis of the album before you read this.

"The Strain" follows further the relationship between Dr. Rex and Patient 21. The more Dr. Rex treats the patient him less like someone who needs to be cured and more of a research opportunity, the more they both lose their humanity.

Production

Little is known about the production of "The Strain".

Lyrics

"The Strain" lyrics [Click here]

I bit my tongue
For far too long
Salt hits the wound
I'm dormant but the night is young
No punishment
Deserves this crime
Patience can wait
The last thing on your side is time

Temptation reminds me
My weakness defines me

You lend an ear
I chew it off
You disappear
To see how quickly we move on
To cut you slack
Is to concede
I'd face the facts
But I don't believe a thing I read

The monster inside me
Ascending the ivory
Temptation reminds me
My weakness is defining me

Maybe I'll never find my voice
Could I ever change a thing?
When will my signal turn to noise
From a whisper to a scream

When did we make our peace, violence?
Grounds will bleed for those who heed silence

How can truth set me free when we're still pretending?
All I need is to be heard when you're talking over me

Maybe I'll never find my voice
Could I ever change a thing?
When will my signal turn to noise
From whisper to a scream

When did we ever have a choice?
Could we never change a thing?
Maybe I'll only strain my voice
With a whisper to a scream?

Personnel

Haken

Ross Jennings - vocals
Richard Henshall - guitars
Charlie Griffiths - guitars
Diego Tejeida - keyboards
Conner Green - bass
Raymond Hearne - drums

"The Strain"

Song by Haken

Album	Virus
Genre	Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock
Length	5:23
Live Plays	0 (#54 [tied])

Virus

"Carousel"

"The Strain"

"Canary Yellow"