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1) Betrayal are a straight edge metalcore band from Woodland Hills, California. They are currently signed to Mediaskare Records, The Band mixes hardcore and metal with intensive 2-steps that result in a heavy sound in the vein of such bands as Recon, The Acacia Strain, and thick as blood. Their debut EP was release on October 21st, 2008. Their most recent album, Abandonment was released April 26th, 2011. Recently they announced that they renamed themselves Runaway Kids and will be releasing a new EP summer 2015.
2) Betrayal: a Thrash Metal band (1988-1994), Industrial Gothic Metal (1999- ) from Van Nuys, California with lyrical themes about Christianity.
Former/past members:
Chris Ackermann - vocals
Matt Maners - guitars
Bob McCue - guitar
Jeff Lain - bass
Brian Meuse - drums
Jeff Mason - drums (Deliverance (USA)
3) German Death metal band Betrayal.
Founded in Aschaffenburg in 2005, BETRAYAL soon released 'Of Lust And Loss' in 2007, an EP that stirred up the local underground, sold out on the day of release and showed the potential of the young band around drummer Manuel Caccamese.
After several line-up changes, BETRAYAL found themselves together again in 2014. With Alex Burkl on rhythm guitar/vocals and Philipp Gherig on bass, a foundation was finally laid to build a golden future on. They quickly drew attention to themselves again with a demo in 2015.
In 2016, eleven years after the band was founded, BETRAYAL released their first album 'Infinite Circles' on Transcending Records. They were able to gain many new fans and received nothing but great reviews.
With their new addition Bastian Kraus on Lead Guitar in January 2019, they not only got fresh blood but also musical quality and creativity on board. BETRAYAL hit the studio 2019, working on their second full length album 'Disorder Remains' which was released via Rising Nemesis Records on April 16th 2021.
members
MANUEL (DRUMS)
PHIL (BASS)
ALEX (GUITAR / VOCALS)
BASTI (GUITAR)
4) A Brazilian Thrash Metal band formed in 2003.
5) A Canadian Thrash Metal band
6) A Thrash Metal band from Chile.
7) A Power/Heavy Metal band from Finland.
8) A Thrash Metal band from Turkey formed in 2006.
8) A Progressive Thrash Metal band from Staten Island, New York formed in 2005.
9) A Tech Death Metal Band from Germany formed in 2005.
Ichabod
Betrayal Lyrics
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In God we trust
Do we really mean that?
God, bless America
I think he already has!
This that, this that
Out with the morals, in with a budget plan
I don't think that it's any use.
Great is this country's foundation
But there's an absence of responsibility
Respond to conviction
You Godless pagan fools
Repentance is the answer
In this nation's darkening hour
Rights to dogs
Rights to gays
Rights to a murderer
And their detestable ways
Powerful are sacred cows
Of church and state
But what of Jesus Lordship and His place?
A.C.L.U? Ha!
You're so sick and lost
Lobbyist buying on the hill
Bribes for votes is the cost.
Great is this country's foundation
But there's an absence of responsibility
Respond to conviction
You Godless pagan fools
Repentance is the answer
In this nation's darkening hour
This that, this that
I think you new a new excuse
Out with the morals, in with a liberal man
I don't think it's any use
God, help us
That's what we should say
Could someone send us some missionaries
Before this country stands at judgment day
Ichabod
Deny that name
The glory has departed
Ichabod
Deny that name
The glory has departed
The lyrics to Betrayal's song "Ichabod" address the current state of America and the absence of responsibility and morality in society. The opening lines question the authenticity behind America's trust in God and suggest that perhaps God has already blessed the country despite the continued disregard for His teachings. The subsequent lines discuss the abandonment of morals in favor of fiscal gain and the failure to acknowledge a responsibility to respond to conviction in these times of darkness. Betrayal highlights what they see as the absurdity of giving rights to such entities as dogs, gays and murderers, yet not acknowledging Jesus' Lordship and His rightful place in society. They also reference the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and lobby groups as being "sick and lost" and "bribing for votes" respectively.
The chorus uses a biblical reference to the story of Ichabod in the Old Testament where the name is used to symbolize the loss of God's presence or glory. Betrayal uses this reference to suggest that America is in danger of losing its glory as a nation unless there is a call for repentance and a return to God. The final lines suggest that if America doesn't change its ways, it may not be able to face God on judgment day without help from missionaries.
Line by Line Meaning
In God we trust
This phrase is used as a motto of the United States; but, is it just a phrase? Do we truly put our trust in God, or do we just say it?
Do we really mean that?
This statement questions the sincerity of the previous line. Do Americans truly trust in God or is it just lip service?
God, bless America
Asking for God's blessings on the nation of America.
I think he already has!
The author believes that God has already blessed the nation of America.
This that, this that
This is a figure of speech used to express frustration on the hypocrisy of those making an argument in a debate or conversation.
I think you need a new excuse
The author believes that those who argue but lack substance need to come up with new justifications for their positions.
Out with the morals, in with a budget plan
The author believes that society is moving away from moral values and that people are beginning to prioritize economic gain over other values.
I don't think that it's any use.
The author believes that it's pointless to try and argue with those who lack morals and principles.
Great is this country's foundation
The author acknowledges the strong foundation that the United States was built upon.
But there's an absence of responsibility
Despite the country's strong foundation, the author believes there is a lack of personal and communal responsibility among its citizens.
Respond to conviction
The author believes that individuals should respond to their own convictions and take responsibility for their actions.
You Godless pagan fools
The author expresses his disdain for those who lack religious faith and moral values.
Repentance is the answer
The author believes that the solution to societal problems lies in individuals reflecting upon and adjusting their personal behavior.
In this nation's darkening hour
The author suggests that America is facing difficult times and will require collective effort to overcome its challenges.
Rights to dogs
The author is critical of society's prioritization of animal welfare over human values.
Rights to gays
The author takes issue with society's recognition of the rights of the LBGTQ+ community.
Rights to a murderer
The author is critical of the U.S. legal system's protection of the rights of those convicted of murder.
And their detestable ways
The author finds these previously mentioned individuals and their values repulsive.
Powerful are sacred cows
The author perceives the entrenched positions and practices in church and state as unshakable.
Of church and state
The author refers to the religious institutions and government organizations; noting their powerful, established positions.
But what of Jesus Lordship and His place?
The author questions the apparent underrepresentation of Jesus Christ, and moral values in general, in modern society.
A.C.L.U? Ha!
The author is critical of the American Civil Liberties Union and its stance on civil rights and liberties.
You're so sick and lost
The author considers those who disagree with his viewpoint as misguided and morally bankrupt.
Lobbyist buying on the hill
The author is critical of the practice of corporations paying lobbyists to influence US policymakers.
Bribes for votes is the cost.
The author insinuates, likely hyperbolically or metaphorically, that many political votes, and ultimately laws passed in the U.S., can be influenced by financial incentives.
God, help us
The author is calling out to God for help and guidance in this troubling time.
That's what we should say
The author suggests that rather than seeking legal or political solutions, Americans should turn to spiritual faith as a means of solving societal problems.
Could someone send us some missionaries
The author suggests that Americans need more religious guidance and evangelism.
Before this country stands at judgment day
The author implores religious leaders to intervene, in order to prevent America as a whole from facing divine wrath.
Ichabod
Ichabod means "the glory has departed". The author uses this word as an allusion to the eventual decline and fall of the United States.
Deny that name
The author is calling on citizens to deny that the United States is still an exceptional country.
The glory has departed
The author believes that the United States of America has fallen from its position of exceptionalism.
Contributed by Kylie S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.