Horn Of Betrayal
DevilDriver Lyrics
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It's so damn plain to see that you're not grateful
Silence takes courage
No scars, no truth but the wounds tell the story
Of what will be done for honor and glory
Silence is deafening
Does the end justify the means?
In all honesty, how do you sleep?
Silence takes courage
The horn of betrayal
Sounds loudly for the fallen
While mine eyes are worlds away
Watch cowards as they bend [Incomprehensible]
Scratch a liar, find a thief
Inside is where the demon dwells
So I bite my tongue and when it comes to you
Silence takes courage
Your heart needs amputation
Crying the get-lost blues, fuck you
Silence is deafening
The horn of betrayal
Sounds loudly for the fallen
While mine eyes are worlds away
Watch cowards as they bend [Incomprehensible]
Scratch a liar, find a thief
Through the lies and the blasphemy
You are fucking dead to me
You are dead to me
This de los muerte, this day of the dead
It turns for me celebration instead
Skull and bones, walking away from the throne
To seek another kingdom, another kingdom
Another kingdom, another kingdom
Your selfish lies
Your selfish waves of sorrow washed over me
Your selfish lies, like a sea of new memories, lies
The lyrics to DevilDriver's song Horn of Betrayal delve into themes of betrayal, courage, and honesty. The opening line, "What the fuck do you want from me?" sets the tone for the rest of the song, expressing frustration and anger towards someone who is ungrateful. The singer seems to be caught in a situation where he must keep silent, as "silence takes courage". He also ponders the question of whether the end justifies the means and how the betraying party can live with themselves. The horns of betrayal, which sound loudly for the fallen, serve as a reminder of the wrongdoing that has been done, and the singer makes it clear that he no longer wants anything to do with the person who has betrayed him.
The song is filled with powerful imagery, such as the line "Scratch a liar, find a thief", which illustrates the idea that those who deceive are often hiding something even worse. The singer appears to be struggling with his own feelings towards the betrayer, biting his tongue to prevent himself from lashing out. He ultimately dismisses the ungrateful party, saying they are "fucking dead" to him.
Line by Line Meaning
What the fuck do you want from me?
What is it that you desire from me?
It's so damn plain to see that you're not grateful
It is evident that you are not grateful.
Silence takes courage
Being silent in the face of adversity shows bravery.
No scars, no truth but the wounds tell the story
No obvious physical injury, but internal wounds reveal the truth of a situation.
Of what will be done for honor and glory
These wounds are a result of actions taken for the sake of honor and glory.
Does the end justify the means?
Is it acceptable to achieve a desired outcome through morally questionable actions?
In all honesty, how do you sleep?
Do you have a clear conscience despite your actions?
The horn of betrayal
A warning of betrayal.
Sounds loudly for the fallen
A warning for those who have been betrayed.
While mine eyes are worlds away
While I am not personally involved in the betrayal.
Watch cowards as they bend [Incomprehensible]
Observe those who are weak and easily influenced.
Scratch a liar, find a thief
Those who lie are often hiding something.
Inside is where the demon dwells
Our inner demons reside within us.
So I bite my tongue and when it comes to you
I will remain silent when it comes to you.
Your heart needs amputation
You need to let go of your negativity and harmful behavior.
Crying the get-lost blues, fuck you
Expressing disdain for someone who is causing pain and negativity in your life.
The horn of betrayal
A warning of betrayal.
Through the lies and the blasphemy
Despite the falsehoods and sacrilege.
You are fucking dead to me
I am done with you.
This de los muerte, this day of the dead
Celebration in the face of death.
It turns for me celebration instead
Choosing to celebrate life in spite of setbacks and hardships.
Skull and bones, walking away from the throne
Leaving behind a position of authority and power.
To seek another kingdom, another kingdom
Moving on to new opportunities and challenges.
Your selfish lies
Lies motivated by self-interest.
Your selfish waves of sorrow washed over me
Your self-absorbed sadness has affected me.
Like a sea of new memories, lies
False memories created by lies.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES FAFARA, JEFFREY KENDRICK, JOHN BOECKLIN, JON MILLER, MICHAEL SPREITZER, BRADLEY FAFARA
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