Fatal Flaw
Backslide Lyrics

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Arrogance is your fatal flaw
No remorse, that's the final straw
Sinking deeper into your hateful tongue
Casting blame on the ones that you love
You hide behind your screen
Spreading hatred, your words don't mean a thing
Arrogance masked by your hatred
Worthless coward, I can't believe what you did

Trapped inside your bigotry
Jaded thoughts have tainted your mind
You hide behind your screen
Spreading hatred, your words don't mean a thing
Wasted fucking life
I can't stand it every time you open your fucking mouth
Wasted fucking life

It's your turn to tie the noose and I'll pull the rope
And pull

Overall Meaning

These lyrics speak to the theme of pride, arrogance, and their destructive consequences. The singer acknowledges that arrogance is the fatal flaw of the person they are addressing. It is a flaw that has led them to a point of no return, as the final straw has been drawn due to their lack of remorse. The person has been sinking deeper into a hateful mindset, using their tongue to cast blame on those they claim to love. Their actions have revealed a cowardly person who is masking their arrogance with hatred. The singer cannot believe what this person has done, as they have trapped themselves inside their bigotry, allowing jaded thoughts to taint their mind.

The lyrics suggest that the person is hiding behind a screen, using words to spread hatred that have no real meaning. Their wasted life is something that the singer cannot stand, as they open their mouth and spew verbal venom. This wasted life has reached a breaking point, as it is suggested that it is time for the person to tie the noose and for the singer to pull the rope, thus bringing their destructive existence to an end. The lyrics emphasize that arrogance is a fatal flaw, as it leads to a path of darkness, hatred and ultimately, destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

Arrogance is your fatal flaw
Your arrogance is your downfall

No remorse, that's the final straw
Your lack of remorse is the last straw

Sinking deeper into your hateful tongue
You continue to say hurtful things

Casting blame on the ones that you love
You're blaming the people closest to you for your problems

You hide behind your screen
You use the Internet to hide your true self

Spreading hatred, your words don't mean a thing
You're spreading negativity without adding anything of value

Arrogance masked by your hatred
You use your hatred to cover up your arrogance

Worthless coward, I can't believe what you did
You are a worthless coward and I am shocked by your actions

Trapped inside your bigotry
You're stuck in your narrow-mindedness

Jaded thoughts have tainted your mind
Your negative thought patterns have corrupted your mind

Wasted fucking life
You're wasting your life with your negativity