Discover the story of the song > Sever – 12 Stones

The protagonist in the song is expressing his desire to change and break free from his pain and fears. He talks about painting a picture of the person he's supposed to be and breaking the silence by saying the things he needs to say. However, he admits that he cannot handle the violence and is tired of living with his pain and demons. He feels like his light is fading and time is standing still. He doesn't want to wait forever for things to change and wants to sever the fear that's holding him back. The protagonist also mentions that if people looked deeper, they would understand his misery. Overall, he wants to break free from his fear and finally feel better.