Dissatisfied (Heavy Metal)

“Dissatisfied” © 2026 Greg Loren Durand [Verse] There ain’t no peace for the wicked Trade a bird in hand for shadows in the thicket* Smoke and mirrors, the art of the steal Towers of gold but it’s all unreal Scrolling, trolling, social waste of time Fractured thoughts can’t walk a straight line Fools are known by their open mouths No filter on what’s coming out [Chorus] Unrested, running ’round It’s all vanity Vanity Oh oh oh oh You’re chasing the wind Dissatisfied again [Verse] Filled your plate But you’re hungry still Take another drink Pop another pill Bored with your lover Just swipe another face Validation's easy to replace All your lies and all your cheating That pretty face, you know it’s fleeting When it’s all been said and done Time’s a dog you can’t outrun [Chorus] Unrested, running ’round It’s all vanity Vanity Oh oh oh oh Arrested, going down It’s all vanity Vanity Oh oh oh oh It’s a game you’ll never win Dissatisfied again [Bridge] Never resting, always striving Always moving, never arriving [Verse] Nothing average, you’re looking for the best New boys, new toys, put 'em to the test You don't need no superstition You are your own religion No plans to slow it down No thoughts for your soul You write the script And play the starring role When your time is up you’ll find at last You tuned in to the wrong broadcast [Chorus] Unrested, running ’round It’s all vanity Vanity Oh oh oh oh Arrested, going down It’s all vanity Vanity Oh oh oh oh Can’t fill that space within You’re dissatisfied again [Outro] No no no Vanity No no no Vanity Vanity Acknowledgement to John Thomas Cripps for suggesting "shadows in the thicket."