Tracks from their EPs have received airplay on Australia national youth radio station Triple J, featuring on the punk and hardcore show Short Fast Loud, with 3 of their songs making it the high rotation playlist by the end of 2005. Behind Crimson Eyes released their debut album A Revelation For Despair on November 18, 2006 cracking the ARIA Chart Top 50 with radio support only from Triple J.
On 20th April 2007 Behind Crimson Eyes performed at the free annual triple J concert, The One Night Stand in the small NSW country town of Cowra. In September 2007, the band joined UK metal band, Bullet For My Valentine on their Australian tour. Behind Crimson Eyes also supported Bullet For My Valentine again in May of 2008, this time with Atreyu and Avenged Sevenfold as well. In September of 2008 the band supported Disturbed.
Behind Crimson Eyes are now signed under Roadrunner Records Australia where they released their self-titled album in March of 2009.
Game of Life
Behind Crimson Eyes Lyrics
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Just like razor blades, tearing at my skin. just tearing at my skin
And through all the pain, all I can think of is,
Just close your eyes and run, just close your eyes and run
Ain't it funny how life's brutally honest with you?
You're not so pretty now when your running from the shadows in your mind,
Not knowing where to turn or where to hide
Settle on your skin it's sickening, it's sickening
And I can see you smiling from the corner of my eye
As you hunt me down, as you hunt me down
And through all the fear my mind is telling me,
Just run and don't look back, just run and don't look back
Ain't it funny how life's brutally honest with you?
You're not so pretty now when your running from the shadows in your mind,
Not knowing where to turn or where to hide
Feel free to fall apart as the ashes from the bridges that you burn,
Settle on your skin it's sickening
[Spoken:]
And now that these bridges are burnt we can never turn back
And each and every day that goes by, I will remember this moment
Ain't it funny how life's brutally honest with you?
You're not so pretty now when your running from the shadows in your mind,
Not knowing where to turn or where to hide
Feel free to fall apart as the ashes from the bridges that you burn,
Settle on your skin it's sickening, it's sickening
The lyrics of Behind Crimson Eyes's song Game of Life are about the struggles of running away from one's inner demons and the consequences of burning bridges in the process. The singer is haunted by someone or something that is breathing down their neck like razor blades tearing at their skin. Despite the pain, the singer's only recourse is to close their eyes and run. The second verse repeats the theme of running away from one's demons and the fear that comes with it. The singer sees the danger lurking in the corner of their eye and is urged to run and not look back.
The chorus reflects on how life is brutally honest with us and how it exposes our imperfections when we're running from our inner demons, not knowing where to turn or where to hide. The lyrics suggest that it's okay to fall apart as the ashes from the bridges we burn settle on our skin. The spoken word section accentuates the idea that burning bridges is a point of no return, and the singer promises to always remember this moment.
The lyrics of Game of Life offer a heartfelt and honest reflection on the challenges of confronting our inner demons and the consequences of the choices we make. It's a message that resonates with many and offers comfort to those going through similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
And I can feel you breathing down my neck
I feel the pressure of something sinister creeping up behind me
Just like razor blades, tearing at my skin. just tearing at my skin
This feeling is akin to the sensation of having sharp objects slice away at me, leaving me vulnerable
And through all the pain, all I can think of is, Just close your eyes and run, just close your eyes and run
Despite the discomfort and danger, the only choice is to block out the world and move forward
Ain't it funny how life's brutally honest with you?
Life will reveal the unpleasant truths whether we like it or not
You're not so pretty now when your running from the shadows in your mind, Not knowing where to turn or where to hide
When forced to confront our inner demons, we are stripped of any false pretenses
Feel free to fall apart as the ashes from the bridges that you burn, Settle on your skin it's sickening, it's sickening
The aftermath of one's self-destructive behavior leaves behind a repugnant residue
And I can see you smiling from the corner of my eye, As you hunt me down, as you hunt me down
The source of fear and torment is a constant presence that enjoys the chase
And through all the fear my mind is telling me, Just run and don't look back, just run and don't look back
The only solution to this terror is to keep moving forward and never look back
And now that these bridges are burnt we can never turn back, And each and every day that goes by, I will remember this moment
The consequences of our actions are irreversible, and we must live with the regret
Feel free to fall apart as the ashes from the bridges that you burn, Settle on your skin it's sickening, it's sickening
The weight of our mistakes takes a physical and emotional toll on us
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