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Hindsight is perfect vision.
The past is easiest to see.
Clear a path.
Stand aside.
We're carrying the torch now.
There's no stopping us.
You think you're everything to everyone.
Go ahead.
Partake in it.
Justify it.
Become engulfed in it.
It will eat you alive.
This is not a one way road.
You're headed for the dead end.
You might think you're everything to everyone.
Well pardon me if I intrude.
You're not a perfect man in a perfect world.
Look at where your ignorance has brought you.
All this will be buried.
Like the fall of Rome, you will come crashing down.
The truth hurts, but denial's what will kill you.
All that you loved, all that you treasure, will pass with time.
Blinded by the inability to see beyond flesh and blood.
Shifting blame with a log in your eye.
Insisting that a string tied to your limbs is what's to blame.
Suck it up and bite the bullet.
The Truth of a Liar
August Burns Red Lyrics
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Hindsight is perfect vision
The past is easiest to see
Clear a path
Stand aside
We're carrying the torch now
Clear a path
Stand aside
Clear a path
Stand aside
There's no stopping us
Clear a path
Stand aside
We're carrying the torch now
Clear a path
Stand aside
There's no stopping us
You might think you're everything to everyone, to everyone
Go ahead
Partake in it
Justify it
Become engulfed in it
It will eat you alive
This is not a one way road
You're headed for the dead end
This is not a one way road
You're headed for the dead end
You might think you're everything to everyone
Well pardon me if I intrude
You might think you're everything to everyone
You're not a perfect man in a perfect world
Look at where your ignorance has brought you
All this will be buried
Like the fall of Rome
Look at where your ignorance has brought you
You will come crashing down
The truth hurts (The truth hurts)
The truth hurts (The truth hurts)
The truth hurts (The truth hurts), but denial's what will kill you
All that you loved, all that you treasure, will pass with time
Will pass with time
Blinded by the inability to see beyond flesh and blood
Blinded by the inability to see beyond flesh and blood
Shifting blame with a log in your eye
Insisting that a string tied to your limbs is what's to blame
What's to blame
Suck it up and bite the bullet
August Burns Red's song "The Truth of a Liar" encompasses the theme of learning from your past mistakes and accepting the truth even if it hurts. The lyrics "Hindsight is perfect vision, the past is easiest to see" emphasize the importance of reflection and understanding the impact of past actions on the present. The repetition of "Clear a path, stand aside, we're carrying the torch now" reinforces the idea that it is time to move forward, leave past mistakes behind and take responsibility for your actions. The song warns against the dangers of ego and the need for self-justification, highlighting the line "you might think you're everything to everyone, but denial's what will kill you." The song's intense and heavy sound only adds to the power of its message.
Line by Line Meaning
Allow what's done to preach new insight to your life
Learn from your past and let it guide you towards a better future
Hindsight is perfect vision
Looking back, it's easier to see what you did wrong and how to improve
The past is easiest to see
We can't change the past, but we can learn from it
Clear a path
Stand aside
We're carrying the torch now
We're taking charge and leading the way
There's no stopping us
We're determined to succeed and won't let anything stand in our way
You might think you're everything to everyone, to everyone
Go ahead
Partake in it
Justify it
Become engulfed in it
It will eat you alive
Don't try to please everyone - it's impossible and will only lead to your downfall
This is not a one way road
You're headed for the dead end
Your current path is not sustainable and will only lead to failure
Well pardon me if I intrude
You're not a perfect man in a perfect world
No one is perfect, and you can't expect to be
Look at where your ignorance has brought you
You will come crashing down
Your lack of knowledge and foresight will eventually lead to your downfall
The truth hurts (The truth hurts)
The truth hurts (The truth hurts)
The truth hurts (The truth hurts), but denial's what will kill you
It's painful to face the truth, but denying it will only make things worse
All that you loved, all that you treasure, will pass with time
Will pass with time
Blinded by the inability to see beyond flesh and blood
Material possessions don't last forever, and focusing solely on physical desires will blind you from what's truly important
Shifting blame with a log in your eye
Insisting that a string tied to your limbs is what's to blame
What's to blame
Suck it up and bite the bullet
Stop making excuses and take responsibility for your actions
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Brent Gerald Rambler, Dustin Davidson, Jake Luhrs, John Brubaker, Matthew Wilson Greiner
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