# Coming Undone (Tantric song)

"Coming Undone" is a song by the American rock band Tantric. It was released on October 20, 2009, as the second and final single from the band's fourth studio album, Mind Control.

## Background and content

As stated by lead singer Hugo Ferreira in various interviews, the song reflects a darker and more introspective phase for the band, with Ferreira revealing he drew inspiration from personal experiences and real-world observations when writing the song. The lyrics revolve around confronting a condescending and manipulative person, capturing the frustration of dealing with someone who constantly tests boundaries and brings out their darker side. The chorus highlights this tension, portraying the persons outward arrogance while revealing their inner unraveling as the song's narrator senses their hidden fear.
The thematic direction of "Coming Undone" aligns with the broader concept of Mind Control, an album shaped by Ferreira's life-changing experiences during a 10-day tour in Korea, where Tantric performed for U.S. troops. During an interview with The Flint Journal, Ferreira shared how meeting soldiers who had recently returned from Iraq—or were about to deploy—profoundly impacted him. "It was a really great experience and kind of life-changing, actually, because you just have a whole different level of respect and appreciation. You can't really understand it until you're there. They're great people. I cried, like, every other day," Ferreira said. This experience not only influenced the album's tone but also informed Ferreira's perspective on media narratives and the gap between public perception and reality.
Ferreira elaborated that the song, like the rest of the album, was created through a remote work collaborative process due to band members living in different parts of the United States, much of the songwriting took place through email exchanges. Guitarist Joe Pessia would send riffs to Ferreira, who would then assemble them in his home studio known as the "Blue Room". Ferreira described the process as putting together a puzzle, praising his bandmates—Erik Leonhardt (bass and vocals), Marcus Ratzenboeck (violin), and Richie Monica (drums)—for stepping up creatively. "It was crazy because it was really effortless. It's great," Ferreira remarked about the song's creation.
Musically, "Coming Undone" incorporates heavy guitar riffs, dynamic drumming, and Ferreira’s powerful vocals to match its lyrical depth exemplifying Tantric's ever-evolving sound and serves as a critical piece of the album's narrative, showcasing how personal experiences and honest storytelling can translate into powerful music.

## Release

"Coming Undone" was released on August 4, 2009, as the third track from Mind Control. It was officially released as a single and sent to radio on October 20, 2009.

## Charts

A month after "Coming Undone" was released as the second and final single from Mind Control on October 20, 2009, the song peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart for the week of December 26, 2009.
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) | 31 |

## Personnel

* Hugo Ferreira – lead vocals
* Joe Pessia – lead guitar
* Erik Leonhardt – bass guitar
* Richie Monica – drums
* Marcus Ratzenboeck – backing vocals, violin
Technical personnel
* Brett Hestla – producer
* Hugo Ferreira – co-producer
* Dan Malsch – engineer, mixing
* Mike Fuller – mastering