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

Mirror Image
A Traitor Like Judas Lyrics

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Through retrospection
Seeking to find me
Through determination
Sure to be set free

Your sullen eyes embedded in my mind
Spoken words, only to be lies
Animosity, dishonesty, distrust - disgust for you

Spawned by you
You can never comprehend
You will never understand
The rage I have inside
Enough to fuel a war

I see you, it's me, I have a need
I see you, a need to be me (free)

Lost within the pain
From your loss, I can only gain
For you, I have nothing but contempt

Spawned by you
You can never comprehend
You will never understand
The rage I have inside
Enough to fuel a war

I see you, it's me, I have a need
I see you, a need to be me (free)

Forever striving to get away
My mind, forever in confusion

Looking through you, I see me

The rage I have inside
Enough to fuel a war

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A Traitor Like Judas's song "Mirror Image" convey a strong sense of anger and resentment towards someone who has caused the singer pain and betrayal. The song begins by expressing a desire to find oneself through retrospection and determination, suggesting that the singer has been deeply hurt and is seeking to heal and move forward.

The second stanza reveals the cause of the singer's pain - sullen eyes and spoken lies from someone they trusted. The singer expresses strong negative feelings towards this person, including animosity, dishonesty, distrust, and disgust. The chorus emphasizes the intense anger and need for freedom the singer feels, fueled by the rage they have inside.

The final two stanzas convey a sense of bitterness and a desire for revenge - the singer sees their own reflection in the person who hurt them and feels a need to be free of that influence. They also see the opportunity for personal gain in their betrayer's loss. The final line underscores the intensity of the singer's emotions, suggesting that they are in a constant state of conflict and confusion due to their experiences.

Overall, "Mirror Image" is a powerful expression of the pain and turmoil that can result from betrayal, and the desire to overcome and transcend those negative experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Through retrospection
Looking back on past events

Seeking to find me
Trying to discover my true self

Through determination
With a strong resolve

Sure to be set free
Certain to break free from something restrictive

Your sullen eyes embedded in my mind
I cannot forget the look in your sad eyes

Spoken words, only to be lies
Your words were untruthful

Animosity, dishonesty, distrust - disgust for you
I feel hatred, dishonesty, and lack of trust towards you

Spawned by you
Caused by your actions

You can never comprehend
You will never fully understand

You will never understand
You won't ever truly comprehend

The rage I have inside
My intense anger