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Critical Acclaim
Avenged Sevenfold Lyrics
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Like me motherfucker, you've been at it for too long
While you feed off others' insecurities
You stand in front of me and bite the hand that feeds
Self-righteousness is wearing thin
(Lies inside your head, your best friend)
Heart bleeds but not for fellow men
(Broken glass, your fake reflection)
I've had enough
It's time for something real
I don't respect the words you're speaking
Gone too far
A clone
So how does it feel to know that someone's kid
In the heart of America has blood on their hands
Fighting to defend your rights
So you can maintain a lifestyle
That insults his family's existence
Well, where I'm from we have a special
Salute that we aim high in the air
Towards all those pompous assholes
Who spend their days pointing fingers
(Fuck you)
Shhh quiet might piss somebody off
Like the heartbeat of this country when antagonized too long
I'll be damned if you count me in as part of your generous hypocrisy
Collecting enemies
Tabloid gossip queen worthless man
(There's no need for us to bury you)
Selfish agenda once again
(Right this way you've dug your own grave)
I've had enough
It's time for something real
I don't respect the words you're speaking
Gone too far
A clone
All the way from the east to the west we
Got this high society
Looking down on their very foundation
Constantly reminding us that our actions
Are the cause of all their problems
Pointing their fingers in every
Direction and blaming their
Own nation for who wins the elections
They've never contributed a fucking thing to the
Country they love to criticize
Excuse the obscene, ignore the untrue
Depictions we see try and get through
Admitting mistakes can hurt
I'm not the last but I sure ain't the first
Shh, quiet, might piss somebody off
Self-righteousness is wearing thin
(Lies inside your head your best friend)
Heart bleeds but not for fellow men
(Broken glass your fake reflection)
I've had enough, it's time for something real
I don't respect the words you're speaking
Gone too far
A clone
The lyrics of Avenged Sevenfold's "Critical Acclaim" are a critique of those who hypocritically blame others for their own problems, while ignoring their own contributions to society. The song starts with a warning that speaking out against such people might "piss somebody off." The first verse attacks those who "feed off others' insecurities." The singer accuses them of "biting the hand that feeds," or taking advantage of the very people whom they criticize.
The second verse attacks those who are "self-righteous," but who do not care for fellow humans. The singer has had enough of their hypocrisy and wants something real. The third verse condemns the high society that looks down on its foundation and blames the nation for the election results they do not like. The song ends with the singer admitting that admitting mistakes can hurt, but he is not the last to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Shh, quiet, might piss somebody off
Be quiet because you may upset someone.
Like me motherfucker, you've been at it for too long
You have been doing something for too long, just like me.
While you feed off others' insecurities
You thrive off of others' insecurities and vulnerabilities.
You stand in front of me and bite the hand that feeds
You turn on those who support you and help you.
Self-righteousness is wearing thin
Your self-righteous attitude is becoming tiresome and insincere.
(Lies inside your head, your best friend)
Your own lies are your closest ally and support system.
Heart bleeds but not for fellow men
You may appear sympathetic, but you do not truly care about others.
(Broken glass, your fake reflection)
Your image is shattered like broken glass, and your reflection is fake.
I've had enough
I have reached my breaking point.
It's time for something real
I need something genuine and sincere.
I don't respect the words you're speaking
I do not have any respect for what you are saying.
Gone too far
You have crossed the line.
A clone
You are a copy of something, lacking originality.
So how does it feel to know that someone's kid
How does it feel to know that a child is involved?
In the heart of America has blood on their hands
Someone in America is responsible for something terrible.
Fighting to defend your rights
Fighting to preserve your way of life and freedoms.
So you can maintain a lifestyle
You want to preserve your comfortable and privileged lifestyle.
That insults his family's existence
Your lifestyle insults the existence of his family.
Well, where I'm from we have a special
People in my community have a special way of dealing with people like you.
Salute that we aim high in the air
We make a gesture that symbolizes our disdain and disrespect for you.
Towards all those pompous assholes
We direct this gesture towards all conceited and arrogant people.
Who spend their days pointing fingers
People who blame others for their problems.
(Fuck you)
We do not have any respect for you.
All the way from the east to the west we
From coast to coast, we have people.
Got this high society
There are people who consider themselves as part of a higher social class.
Looking down on their very foundation
These people look down on the very root of their existence.
Constantly reminding us that our actions
These people always blame the general public for their problems.
Are the cause of all their problems
They think that everyone else is responsible for their issues.
Pointing their fingers in every
They blame others for everything.
Direction and blaming their
They blame their own nation and people for all their problems.
Own nation for who wins the elections
They blame their own country for certain people winning elections.
They've never contributed a fucking thing to the
They have never done anything important for the betterment of the country.
Country they love to criticize
They love to criticize the country they live in.
Excuse the obscene, ignore the untrue
Please overlook any crude or false statements that may be made.
Depictions we see try and get through
Try to look past the images that are shown to us.
Admitting mistakes can hurt
Acknowledging errors can be painful.
I'm not the last but I sure ain't the first
I am not the only one to make mistakes, but I am not the first.
Self-righteousness is wearing thin
Your self-righteous attitude is becoming tiresome and insincere.
(Lies inside your head, your best friend)
Your own lies are your closest ally and support system.
Heart bleeds but not for fellow men
You may appear sympathetic, but you do not truly care about others.
(Broken glass, your fake reflection)
Your image is shattered like broken glass, and your reflection is fake.
I've had enough
I have reached my breaking point.
It's time for something real
I need something genuine and sincere.
I don't respect the words you're speaking
I do not have any respect for what you are saying.
Gone too far
You have crossed the line.
A clone
You are a copy of something, lacking originality.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Zachary Baker, Matthew Sanders, Jonathan Seward, James Sullivan, Brian Jr. Haner
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