The band's first single, Sail debuted at #30 on the U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs chart on the chart week of February 10, 2011. The band released their debut album Megalithic Symphony digitally on March 15th, 2011, and the physical CD was released March 29th, 2011 on Red Bull Records. The album features 15 tracks with iTunes and Amazon featuring the bonus tracks "Swinging from the Castles" and "Shoestrings" respectively.
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Guilty Filthy Soul
Awolnation Lyrics
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Be careful who you tell
I'm runnin' out of faith
Be careful who you tell
Whoa, whoa
She's blackenin' my name
Her army never came
It's water under the bridge
Whoa
'Cause you gotta look her in the eye
And you gotta love your way of life
'Cause you got a guilty filthy soul
Don't you know it's out of your control?
Whoa
She's blackenin' my name
I know you feel the same
It's water under the bridge
Be careful who you tell
Whoa, whoa
Stop squeezin' on my neck
Your unemployment check
It's water under the bridge
Be careful who you tell
Whoa
'Cause you gotta look her in the eye
And you gotta love your way of life
'Cause you got a guilty filthy soul
Don't you know it's out of your control?
Whoa (whoa, whoa, whoa)
Whoa (whoa, whoa, whoa)
Whoa (whoa, whoa, whoa)
Whoa (whoa, whoa, whoa)
Waiting on a blood line
You can find some free time
Look at who you're hating
Now we're celebrating
Waiting on a bloodline
You can find some free time, ooh
Waiting on a bloodline (bloodline, bloodline, ooh)
Waiting on a bloodline (bloodline, bloodline, ooh)
Waiting on a bloodline
She's black-
Blackening my name
Be careful who you tell
Whoa
'Cause you gotta look her in the eye
And you gotta love your way of life
'Cause you got a guilty filthy soul
Don't you know it's out of your control?
Whoa
The lyrics to AWOLNATION's song "Guilty Filthy Soul" express feelings of running out of faith and having a guilty conscience. The lyrics caution people to be careful who they reveal their thoughts and feelings to because others may use it against them. The singer feels that someone is blackening their name, and their army never came to help them. They mention that it's water under the bridge, and it's out of their control.
The song suggests that people need to look the person who wronged them in the eye and love their way of life, as they have a guilty filthy soul. The repeated "whoa's" create a sense of anxiety or concern, highlighting the urgency of the message. The song ends with the phrase "waiting on a bloodline," which might imply a need for some kind of inheritance or legacy.
Overall, "Guilty Filthy Soul" is an introspective and powerful song about personal accountability and the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Runnin' out of faith
Losing my trust and belief
Be careful who you tell
Be cautious of whom you confide in
I'm runnin' out of faith
I'm losing my trust and belief
Be careful who you tell
Be cautious of whom you confide in
Whoa, whoa
Expression of surprise or disbelief
She's blackenin' my name
She's ruining my reputation
Her army never came
She's alone in this - nobody else is coming to her defense
It's water under the bridge
It's in the past and can't be changed
Be careful who you tell
Be cautious of whom you confide in
Whoa
Expression of surprise or disbelief
'Cause you gotta look her in the eye
Face the situation with courage
And you gotta love your way of life
Embrace who you are and live your life
'Cause you got a guilty filthy soul
You carry shame and guilt within you
Don't you know it's out of your control?
It's beyond your power to change
Whoa
Expression of surprise or disbelief
I know you feel the same
I know you share the same experience
Stop squeezin' on my neck
Stop burdening me with your problems
Your unemployment check
Your struggles with unemployment
Waiting on a bloodline
Anticipating a family connection or inheritance
You can find some free time
You can make time for things that matter
Look at who you're hating
Examine the person or thing you're disliking
Now we're celebrating
We're now rejoicing and taking pleasure in life
Blackening my name
Ruining my reputation
Be careful who you tell
Be cautious of whom you confide in
Whoa
Expression of surprise or disbelief
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Bruno, James Messer
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***Lyrics:
I'm runnin' out of faith
Be careful who you tell.
I'm runnin' out of faith
Be careful who you tell.
Whoa,
Whoa
She's blackenin' my name
My army never came
It's water under the bridge
Be careful who you tell.
Whoa
'Cause you gotta look her in the eye,
And you gotta love your way of life.
'Cause you got a guilty filthy soul
Don't you know it's out of your control?
Whoa
She's blackenin' my name
I know you feel the same.
It's water under the bridge
Be careful who you tell.
Whoa
Whoa
Stop squeezin' on my neck,
Your unemployment Check.
It's water under the bridge
Be careful who you tell.
Whoa
'Cause you gotta look her in the eye,
And you gotta love your way of life.
'Cause you got a guilty filthy soul
Don't you know it's out of your control?
Whoa
Whoa! (Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!)
Whoa! (Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!)
Whoa! (Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!)
Whoa! (Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!)
Waiting on a blood line
You can find some free time
Look at who you're hating
Now we're celebrating
Waiting on a bloodline
You can find some free time
Waiting on a bloodline
Waiting on a bloodline
Waiting on a bloodline
She's
Bla
Blackening my name
Be careful who you tell!
Whoa!
'Cause you gotta look her in the eye,
And you gotta love your way of life.
'Cause you got a guilty filthy soul
Don't you know it's out of your control?
Whoa
Whoa
@happy4life543
it doesn't really matter what brought you here. your good taste in music made you stay.
@RaijinCaijun
The beat to this song is so catchy. Stuck in my head for DAYS.
@leiladsm7397
"Two is a company, three is a party.."
@chetnabhujun7550
Damon and Rebekah scene 😍
@leiladsm7397
Yeaaah
@trainz222
If you have the chance to see these guys live, DO IT, DO IT, DO IT. BEST CONCERT EVER.
@joshscott4940
I have not found a awolnation song I don't love
@samanthalacey2735
This whole band and every album and every solo song. Every message spilled over the mic and into our ears. Well it's just a miracle for the music lovers and dancers. Thank you guys! Again since the beginning and now and into tuw future thank you
@heavenj3789
I SWEAR THIS BAND IS MY ENTIRE LIFE AND WORLD AND EVERY SINGLE ON OF THEIR SONGS ARE JUST 100% AMAZING
@CiaraCobb
I loved this song long before I heard it on TVD. That was just a bonus, some great music in that show!