Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Catharsis Lyrics by Machine Head

Catharsis

2017

[Intro]
You're there to watch me crumble

[Verse 1]
I feel so empty and alone, I wonder
If this is ever going to go away
'Cause now this changes everything

[Pre-Chorus]
Smash all your sacred cows
Break all your sacred vows
Never look down on me
What you get, what you see
I could never be
Another brick in the wall
You'll remember me
As you break all our spirits down
And push us to the ground
Call me a fool with a gasoline can
Burn it fucking down
Start it over and over again

[Chorus]
Whenever I fall
If ever at all
You're there to watch me crumble
And just like a muse
A drug I abuse
You're there to watch me crumble

[Post-Chorus]
But you won't get your chance

[Verse 2]
And so, I sink into the grey horizon
I'm never going to let you say, "I can't"
I'll never let you beat me to the ground

[Pre-Chorus]
So, can you see the hunger in my eyes?
Take a look, it's no disguise
Got to crush my struggles
Crush the pain and the strife
Live or die, I'm gonna fight for my life tonight

[Chorus]
Whenever I fall
If ever at all
You're there to watch me crumble
And just like a muse
A drug I abuse
You're there to watch me crumble

[Post-Chorus]
But you won't get your chance
You'll never get your chance

[Bridge 1]
The only thing keeping me sane:
The music in my veins
And if these words are my fists
Can you feel my catharsis?

[Bridge 2]
Can... you... feel my catharsis
Oh, come on
Can... you... feel my catharsis
The only thing keeping me sane:
The music in my veins
And if these words are my fists
This is my catharsis

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
Whenever I fall
If ever at all
You're there to watch me crumble
And just like a muse
A drug I abuse
You're there to watch me crumble

Whenever I fall
If ever at all
You're there to watch me crumble
And just like a muse
A drug I abuse
You're there to watch me crumble

[Post-Chorus]
But you won't get your chance
You'll never get your chance

[Bridge]
The only thing keeping me sane:
The music in my veins
And if these words are my fists
Can you feel my catharsis?
Can you feel my catharsis?
Oh, come on
Can you feel my catharsis?

[Outro]
The only thing keeping me sane:
The music in my veins
And if these words are my fists
This is my catharsis!

About “Catharsis” by Machine Head

Read the complete lyrics to "Catharsis" by Machine Head from the album "Catharsis" in 2017. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under USA, In English, Heavy Metal.

"Catharsis" is performed by Machine Head. from the album "Catharsis" in 2017 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Catharsis", explore more songs by Machine Head using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Machine Head · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Catharsis" is credited to Machine Head. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Catharsis" appears on "Catharsis" in 2017.

Visit the Machine Head artist page at /artist/machine-head for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.