The Saw Is the Law
Whitechapel Lyrics
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And we sleep away our misery
In our blood soaked sheets
we've left our homes to infect the world
And addict you all to this deep south heat
Our bodies full of scars
Infinite blood to bleed
Our presence stops your heart
And leaves you six feet deep
Fall to your knees and recognize your new found king
Where we come from
The saw is the law
When there's no hope left
We will not fall among the giants
We still stand tall and we will not be stopped
Just let it go and let the wind blow
It's like a hurricane inside of your head
The pressure's never ending,
But your brain is still depending and comprehending
Why it is still defending just let go
And be one with the family
Your life decisions have become our control
And we will swallow this world whole
You are
You are Nothing
We are Everything
You are nothing
Without us
This is our way of life
Taking cities one by one
carefully choose your side
You could be one of many sons
This is our way of life
Deafening ears and shutting mouths
come and join our side
Welcome to the deep south
This is our way of life
we've left our homes to infect the world
And addict you all to this deep south heat
Our bodies full of scars
Infinite blood to bleed
Our presences stops your heart
And leaves you six feet deep
Fall to your knees
And recognize your new found king
Where we come from
The saw is the law
When there's no hope left
We will not fall among the giants
We still stand tall and we will not be stopped
Just let it go and let the wind blow
It's like a hurricane inside of your head
The pressure's never ending,
But your brain is still depending and comprehending
Why it is still defending just let go
And be one with the family
Your life decisions have become our control
And we will swallow this world whole
You are nothing
We are everything
You are nothing
We are everything
You are nothing
We are everything
The lyrics to Whitechapel's The Saw Is the Law are a representation of the band's signature style of deathcore music. The song describes the brutal culture and lifestyle of the deep south, with references to bloodshed, scars, and addiction. The recurring line "Where we come from, the saw is the law" represents the violent and ruthless nature of the region. The lyrics suggest that this lifestyle is forced on people and that joining the "family" is the only way to survive and be accepted.
The chorus "You are nothing, we are everything" highlights the belief that the "family" is superior to anyone outside of their lifestyle. The line "Just let it go and let the wind blow" portrays the idea that surrendering to the control of the "family" will lead to a false sense of freedom.
Interestingly, the lyrics to The Saw Is the Law were inspired by the real-life story of the notorious serial killer, John Wayne Gacy, who was nicknamed "The Killer Clown". Gacy lived and killed in the deep south, and the infamous quote "Where we come from, the saw is the law" was said by the character Bill Moseley in the horror film House of 1000 Corpses.
Line by Line Meaning
This is our way of life
The lifestyle we lead is an integral part of our being.
And we sleep away our misery
We try to forget our pain by sleeping through it.
In our blood soaked sheets
The evidence of our violent lifestyle is all around us.
we've left our homes to infect the world
We have chosen to live a life of destruction and chaos, spreading our ways far and wide.
And addict you all to this deep south heat
We hope to lure others into our dangerous way of life and make them dependent on our leadership.
Our bodies full of scars
The marks of our violent exploits can be seen all over our bodies.
Infinite blood to bleed
We are willing to shed blood without limit, because our cause is everything to us.
Our presence stops your heart
Our mere presence is enough to terrify and intimidate those around us, halting their lives.
And leaves you six feet deep
The consequences of our actions can be deadly and final, leaving a trail of corpses in our wake.
Fall to your knees and recognize your new found king
You must acknowledge our authority over you and submit to our will.
Where we come from
The area we hail from has a unique and dangerous culture.
The saw is the law
Our way of life is built on violence, destruction, and the use of deadly force.
When there's no hope left
In moments of desperation, our way of life might seem like the only viable option.
We will not fall among the giants
We will not be defeated by those who seek to stop us, no matter how powerful they may be.
We still stand tall and we will not be stopped
Despite the obstacles we face, we remain resolute in our commitment to our cause.
Just let it go and let the wind blow
You must relinquish your control to us and allow us to take command.
It's like a hurricane inside of your head
The turmoil and disruption caused by our worldview can be overwhelming and disorienting.
The pressure's never ending,
Our hold over you will always be constant and unrelenting.
But your brain is still depending and comprehending
Despite any doubts or fears, your mind is coming to terms with our way of life and accepting it.
Why it is still defending just let go
You must relinquish your independent thoughts and allow us to lead you.
And be one with the family
Join us in our dangerous and violent lifestyle, and see us as your family.
Your life decisions have become our control
We have taken over your life and will dictate your every move.
And we will swallow this world whole
Our ambition and desire for power will eventually lead us to conquer the entire world around us.
You are nothing
Without us, you are insignificant and meaningless.
We are everything
Our way of life is all-encompassing and all-important, consuming every aspect of our existence.
Taking cities one by one
We will expand our influence gradually, capturing and dominating every new territory we encounter.
carefully choose your side
You must decide whether to join us, and do so wisely.
You could be one of many sons
You could be a part of our violent family and help spread our message.
Deafening ears and shutting mouths
We will silence those who oppose us and shut down all debate.
come and join our side
Join us in our way of life and become a part of our violent movement.
Welcome to the deep south
Get ready to embrace a culture of violence and destruction.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALEX WADE, BEN SAVAGE, BENJAMIN BORDEN HARCLERODE, GABE CRISP, PHIL BOZEMAN, ZACH HOUSEHOLDER
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@garrymatthews7469
This is our way of life
And we sleep away our misery
In our blood soaked sheets
we've left our homes to infect the world
And addict you all to this deep south heat
Our bodies full of scars
Infinite blood to bleed
Our presence stops your heart
And leaves you six feet deep
Fall to your knees and recognize your new found king
Where we come from
The saw is the law
When there's no hope left
We will not fall among the giants
We still stand tall and we will not be stopped
Just let it go and let the wind blow
It's like a hurricane inside of your head
The pressure's never ending,
But your brain is still depending and comprehending
Why it is still defending just let go
And be one with the family
Your life decisions have become our control
And we will swallow this world whole
You are
You are Nothing
We are Everything
You are nothing
Without us
This is our way of life
Taking cities one by one
carefully choose your side
You could be one of many sons
This is our way of life
Deafening ears and shutting mouths
come and join our side
Welcome to the deep south
This is our way of life
we've left our homes to infect the world
And addict you all to this deep south heat
Our bodies full of scars
Infinite blood to bleed
Our presences stops your heart
And leaves you six feet deep
Fall to your knees
And recognize your new found king
Where we come from
The saw is the law
When there's no hope left
We will not fall among the giants
We still stand tall and we will not be stopped
Just let it go and let the wind blow
It's like a hurricane inside of your head
The pressure's never ending,
But your brain is still depending and comprehending
Why it is still defending just let go
And be one with the family
Your life decisions have become our control
And we will swallow this world whole
You are nothing
We are everything
You are nothing
We are everything
You are nothing
We are everything
@aenarionthepretender7010
The saw may be the law, but the bird is still the word.
@kevinwarden2450
I always think of that song while listening to this... xD
@Mr.X2
As long as it is a screaming bird, yes
@clawsthelaw1690
The Claw is the Law
@connersmith2219
Both sodom songs
@drumsinlockdown3828
The bird may be the word but the tree is still free
@danielrogers9037
Metal vocalists dont get enough credit by far one of the most talented singers out there his control is unreal
@carson2000_
I love when he sings "Among the giants, we still stand tall" when Phil is 5'7
@Groknatarz
+Carson Wade You know it's directed to other bands in music and not actual height?
@carson2000_
I didn't know about it being directed to other bands, but it just made me laugh