The song speaks of singer Scott Stapp’s childhood and strict upbringing. He put up with a lot of from his parents and I like to think that this song is somewhat of a message composed of anger directed to them, just like Dyer’s Eve by Metallica.
[Verse 1]
Peace is what they tell me
Love am I unholy
Lies are what they tell me
Despise you that control me
[Chorus]
The peace is dead in my soul
I have blamed the reasons for
My intentions poor
Yes I'm the one who
The only one who
Would carry on this far
[Verse 2]
Torn, I'm filthy
Born in my own misery
Stole all that you gave me
Control you claim you save me
[Chorus]
The peace is dead in my soul
I have blamed the reasons for
My intentions poor
Yes I'm the one who
The only one who
Would carry on this far
[Bridge]
Peace in my head
Love in my head
Lies lies lies lies in my head
[Chorus]
The peace is dead in my soul
I have blamed the reasons for
My intentions poor
Yes I'm the one who
The only one who
Would carry on this far
The peace is dead in my soul
I have blamed the reasons for
My intentions poor
Yes I'm the one who
The only one who
Would carry on this far
Torn was written by Mark Tremonti & Scott Stapp.
Torn was produced by John Kurzweg.