Title - Walk The Line Band - Chronically Year - 2003 _____________ Emerging from the saturated nu-metal scene of the early 2000s, Chronically distinguished themselves through a precision-engineered blend of aggressive electronics, hip-hop rhythm, and raw alt-rock melody. Their definitive anthem, "Walk The Line," served as the lead single for their sophomore album. The track captured a specific cultural zeitgeist of empathy and alienation,. It wasn't just a radio hit; it was a cornerstone of the era's discography. The song’s dominance was unprecedented, reigning supreme on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for a staggering 12 weeks. Most notably, it achieved the rare distinction of being the only song to top the charts in two different calendar years (2003 and 2004), cementing Chronically's legacy as the voice of a generation navigating a rapidly changing world. _____________ Another day in this hollow shell Acting like this isn't hell Acting like this isn't fake Pretending to be someone else for your sake Yeah! Another brick in the wall you build Every demand Every promise killed Control is the game Obedience the key Is this WHAT YOU WANT FROM ME?! These steps I trace (WALK THE LINE!) Are not my own design! I'm losing grip! Who am I supposed to be? These expectations They're suffocating me You're moulding me into your perfect view Piece by piece I'm losing myself to you! (WALK THE LINE!) Am I enough? Is this what you crave? A puppet on strings inside your cage My own desires buried beneath your perfect plan Is this your vision? My spirit contained? A perfect reflection! Everything rearranged! EVERY sacrifice! EVERY compromise! FOR WHAT?! FOR YOUR SICK FANTASIES! (WALK THE LINE!) These steps I trace (WALK THE LINE!) Are not my own design! I'm losing grip! Who am I supposed to be? These expectations They're suffocating me You're moulding me into your perfect view Piece by piece I'm losing myself to you! LOSING MYSELF! (WALK THE LINE!) As I surrender The truth cuts like a knife Living this artificial life The path you laid out was never meant for me This constant bending breaks the soul till it ceases to be (WALK THE LINE!) These steps I trace Are not my own design (WALK THE LINE!) My identity declined!!!!! I'm losing grip! Who am I supposed to be? These expectations They're suffocating me You're moulding me into your perfect view Piece by piece I'm losing myself to you! MOLDING ME! INTO SOMETHING! SOMETHING LIKE YOU! SOMETHING LIKE YOU! LIKE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
