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The Wretched
The Word Alive Lyrics


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You're dead to me.
It might be hard to understand.
I'll show the world who you really are.
So just step aside.
So let this be the beginning.
The time of liars and thieves is descending.
And let this be your warning,
the path of the wretched is burning.

I thought I knew you now you can't save your name. (We won't follow the deceiver)
Don't try to silence my words with your lies. (We won't follow the deceiver)

What were you searching for when you stabbed me in the back?
What were you lying for when we gave you all you had?

I finally see that you've fallen away
From the bond that we had I fear it won't be the same.
I thought I knew you but you threw it away.
Now you're dead to me (fuck you).

I thought I knew you now you can't save your name. (We won't follow the deceiver)
Don't try to silence my words with your lies. (We won't follow the deceiver)
This is what I expected, another life lesson is what I'm left with.
Look at what you've started
A war of words is what we'll part with.

So don't act like you don't know exactly what you really are.
The truth will find us both in the end, in the end.
The difference being that it will show me blameless, while it robs you of your breath.
Your deceiving is worthy of receiving an end.
So don't act like you don't know what you are my friend.

I thought I knew you now you can't save your name. (We won't follow the deceiver)
This is what I expected, another life lesson is what I'm left with.
Look at what you've started, a war of words is what we'll part with.
This is what I expected, another life lesson is what I'm left with.
Look at what you've started, a war of words is all we'll part with.

You're dead to me
So don't act like you don't know

Overall Meaning

"The Wretched" by The Word Alive explores the pain of betrayal and the disappointment caused by those we thought we knew. The song eloquently communicates the feelings of being deceived by a loved one, someone we had deep feelings for, and trusted implicitly. It talks about the gradual realization of what the person we had such strong bonds with truly was, and the ultimate rejection of that person from our lives. As the lyrics say, "I thought I knew you, now you can't save your name."


The track talks about an individual who has abandoned the values they once held dear, and become twisted, manipulative, and deceitful. The song is particularly poignant because it questions their motives, asking why they would betray someone they loved, and what they stand to gain from it. It also highlights the anger and frustration that comes with betrayal, as seen in lines like "You're dead to me (fuck you)," and "Don't try to silence my words with your lies."


In conclusion, "The Wretched" is an emotionally powerful song that speaks to the universal pain of betrayal. Its lyrics resonate with anyone who has felt let down or betrayed by someone they trusted. Moreover, the song reminds us that sometimes the best course of action is to cut ties with those who have hurt us, even if it means losing someone we thought we knew.


Line by Line Meaning

You're dead to me.
I no longer see you as a part of my life.


It might be hard to understand.
I know it might be difficult for you to comprehend.


I'll show the world who you really are.
I will make sure that others see you for who you truly are.


So just step aside.
Please move out of my way.


So let this be the beginning.
Let this be the start of something new.


The time of liars and thieves is descending.
Dishonest people will soon be held accountable for their actions.


And let this be your warning,
Consider this as a cautionary message.


the path of the wretched is burning.
The actions of those who are morally corrupt will lead to their downfall.


I thought I knew you now you can't save your name. (We won't follow the deceiver)
I believed I knew who you were but now others see you for the deceitful person you are. We won't be following someone who is dishonest.


Don't try to silence my words with your lies. (We won't follow the deceiver)
Don't attempt to quiet me using untruths. We refuse to support someone who is deceptive.


What were you searching for when you stabbed me in the back?
What did you hope to gain by betraying me?


What were you lying for when we gave you all you had?
Why did you feel the need to deceive us when we provided you with everything?


I finally see that you've fallen away
I now realize that you have moved apart from me.


From the bond that we had I fear it won't be the same.
I am worried that our relationship will never return to how it once was.


Now you're dead to me (fuck you).
I now despise you and want nothing to do with you.


This is what I expected, another life lesson is what I'm left with.
This outcome is not surprising, and I have learned another lesson from it.


Look at what you've started A war of words is what we'll part with.
You have initiated an argument that we will now engage in.


So don't act like you don't know exactly what you really are.
Don't pretend that you are unaware of your true character.


The truth will find us both in the end, in the end.
Eventually, the truth of the situation will be revealed to us both.


The difference being that it will show me blameless, while it robs you of your breath.
However, it will prove my innocence while causing you to suffer.


Your deceiving is worthy of receiving an end.
Your dishonesty deserves to come to an end.


So don't act like you don't know what you are my friend.
Please don't act like you are unaware of who you truly are, my friend.


This is what I expected, another life lesson is what I'm left with.
I anticipated this outcome, and I have learned another valuable lesson.


Look at what you've started, a war of words is all we'll part with.
You have initiated a fight, and that is all that we will be separating from each other with.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY PIZZUTI, ANTHONY JOHN JR. PIZZUTI, DUSTY RIACH, JUSTIN SALINAS, JUSTIN DAVID SALINAS, MARK ANTHONY PIZZUTI, NICK URLACHER, TYLER SMITH, ZACK HANSEN

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Naomi Rayo

This song was so tremendously helpful during hard times.

Andrew Nickell

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