“Inner Self” is the second track from Sepultura’s third studio album, Beneath the Remains.
In an interview with Kerrang!, Max Cavelara states that on “Inner Self” it was the first time they ever had any “support” (in regards to playing time on the radio). The song seems to focus on guidance from th...
[Verse 1]
Walking these dirty streets
With hate in my mind
Feeling the scorn of the world
I won't follow your rules
[Refrain]
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
[Chorus]
Nonconformity in my inner self
Only I guide my inner self
[Verse 2]
I won't change my way
It has to be this way
I live my life for myself
Forget your filthy ways
[Refrain]
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
[Bridge]
Nobody will change my way
Life betrays, but I keep on going
There's no light, but there's hope
Crushing oppression, I win
[Bridge]
Betraying and playing dirty, you think you'll win
But someday you'll fall, and I'll be waiting
Laughs of an insane man, you'll hear
Personality is my weapon against your envy
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 1]
Walking these dirty streets
With hate in my mind
Feeling the scorn of the world
I won't follow your rules
[Chorus]
Nonconformity in my inner self
Only I guide my inner self
Inner Self was written by Max Cavalera & Andreas Kisser & Igor Cavalera & Paulo Jr..
Inner Self was produced by Sepultura & Scott Burns.
Sepultura released Inner Self on Fri Apr 07 1989.