A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS

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A Traitor Like Judas have come a long way since their origin almost 10 years ago. Being one of the European lighthouses when metalcore emerged as the next big thing, the band later on almost disbanded over their agonizing line-up changes. However the “band-soul” composed of an infinite passion for playing heavy music, a nonbreakable will to play as many shows as possible and a deeply rooted friendship between the band members remained untouched through all these years.

A Traitor Like Judas’ major “restart” in 2010 is marked by one single, unifying cause: to create the most intense and powerful metal- and hardcore album of their career and that is exactly what ‘Endtimes’ (Swell Creek / Acuity.Music) became. Within only a couple of weeks the band was flooded with show offers, frenetic fan response and consistently positive press feedback. A Traitor Like Judas also played more than 30 intense shows within the 4 months after the album release date, reclaiming Europe’s stages, returning to where they belong, entraining old fans and new ones.

To tie in with their regained success A Traitor Like Judas teamed up with their longtime friends and labelmates Maintain to create one of the hottest and enthralling split-releases in 2011: ‘Lifetimes’. This full length release is a veritable masterpiece of metal/core hymns - incredibly heavy with an intoxicating hardcore spirit, magnificent technical finery and fraught with absolutely uncheesy melody. All slickly produced by the hands of metal-mastermind Kristian Kohlmannslehner at Kohlekeller Studios. ‘Lifetimes’ simply became an album that must be heard.

A Traitor Like Judas could not be more present as they are right now. There is no chance or reason to avoid this band, just join them on their mission. These are their lifetimes, so let’s go!

Members:
JASPER - VOCALS
KEVIN - GUITAR
SÖREN - GUITAR
TILLMANN- BASS
JOCHEN - DRUMS

Gold Digger
A Traitor Like Judas Lyrics

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We need to know the truth, it means to walk over the edge

Waking up in debasing demand, eternal struggle with invincible grand,
Stray in our lives - maximum strives, we get in trouble - like a head full of knifes
You decide to own, to loose your self

Nothing seems to high nothing seems to bright
You never step back and decide:

To have or to be
You choose to cage your happiness in gold

Nothing seems to high, nothing seems to bright
The highest height is to possess and to fight

Digging deep without a clear view in mind,
Crawling blindly with nothing to find

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Gold Digger" by A Traitor Like Judas delve deep into the theme of seeking the truth and the struggles that come with it. The opening lines emphasize the importance of truth and the risks involved in seeking it, likening it to walking on the edge. This suggests that pursuing the truth can be dangerous and challenging, but ultimately necessary for growth and understanding.

The following lines paint a picture of internal conflict and external challenges faced by the singer. The idea of waking up to debasing demands and engaging in an eternal struggle with seemingly unbeatable adversaries reflects the constant battle for integrity and authenticity in a world that often values materialistic gain over personal values. The imagery of a head full of knives symbolizes the mental and emotional turmoil that comes with making difficult decisions.

The central dilemma presented in the lyrics revolves around the concept of ownership versus inner fulfillment. The choice between possessing material wealth and being true to oneself is a recurring theme throughout the song. The decision to "cage your happiness in gold" implies that the singer has chosen material possessions and external validation over personal growth and emotional well-being.

The repeated refrain of "Nothing seems too high, nothing seems too bright" reinforces the idea of relentless pursuit and ambition. The imagery of digging deep without a clear purpose and crawling blindly symbolizes the singer's desperate search for meaning and fulfillment, only to come up empty-handed. Ultimately, the song captures the struggle of grappling with conflicting desires and the consequences of prioritizing material gain over inner contentment.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jasper Elter, Jochen Pohl, Martin Schulz, Sören Kucz, Tillmann Listek

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