1)Betrayed were a… Read Full Bio ↴There are 5 bands playing under the name Betrayed.
1)Betrayed were a straight edge band who played fast and aggressive Melodic Hardcore. The band was made up of Champion guitarist Aram Arslanian on vocals and drummer Todd Preboski, as well as former Carry On members Todd Jones (guitar) and Greg Bacon (bass). Their debut ‘Addiction’ EP, released in 2005 on the Bridge 9 label, features six addictive straight edge anthems. In 2006, Betrayed released a split EP with Champion on Rivalry Records with 3 songs on it.
In 2006, the band called it quits, after only two years and just recently releasing their Equal Vision debut Substance.
2)A thrash metal band from Chile, formed in 1988. They released a demo named ‘our option’ in 1989 and a full-length named ‘1879 Tales Of War’ in 1990. Their lyrics are about the war of the pacific (1879-1884). They are still active today, take a look: http://www.myspace.com/betrayedchile
3)A black-thrash metal from Germany, formed in 1996. Released a few demos and splits, EP and MCD. http://www.myspace.com/betrayedgermany
4)A hardcore punk band from the Philippines who existed from 1986 to 1987.
Betrayed was formed in 1980 by three High School friends in Queens, N.Y. They were Eddie Siojo (vocals), Dave Vote, and Steve. The name of the group was taken from a lyric from the song “Rough Trade” by Stiff Little Fingers. They recorded 4 songs (which ended up on compilations in the US), before Eddie leaves for the Philippines.
It is now 1982 and Buddy Trinidad (Guitarist), goes to the Philippines to attend the University of the Philippines (U.P.). Buddy and David Reyes (Drums) get together in David’s garage and do Ramones covers. They form a band called Noize and do one gig at U.P.’s Sunken Garden playing four songs. David introduces Buddy to Eddie Siojo, the original vocalist for Betrayed later that year. Eddie also attends U.P.
They eventually form a group called Jump Boys taken from a song by the Undertones. They do one gig in Merville, Philippines. During practice one day, they do some original song by Betrayed, Eddie’s old band from Queens. Eddie suggests they add these songs to their repetoire and change their name to Betrayed. They start doing gigs around Manila including the Brave New World concert series promoted by Tommy Tanchanco (Third World Chaos), founder of the tape label Twisted Red Cross (TRC).
It is now 1983 and Chris Carire, a friend of Eddie’s, takes over on bass so Eddie can concentrate on singing. David (drums) chooses to leave and is replaced by Carl Avecilla. They go into the studio and record eight songs, some of which appear on the A side of their debut album on TRC. The songs are heavily influenced by UK Punk and Reggae. They even do a Damned cover, “Love song”. More gigs follow including Crappy Halloween, Brave New World PT II and radio interviews with Howlin’ Dave, a famous local Manila D.J.
Summer 1984 Eddie, Chris, and Carl move back to the States for good. Buddy manages to replace the departed members with new ones, Dominic Gamboa (vocals), Boyet Miguel (bass), and Manny Pagsuyuin (drums). This reconstituted Betrayed goes into the studio and records seven songs, some of which comprise the B side of their debut album. The songs still have the stong UK punk influence, but songs such as “Kids Will Unite” and “Fight, Fight” have a definite Hardcore sound. More gigs follow with Betrayed being one of the first and last bands to play at Katrina’s, a local pub that caters to Punk bands.
Buddy leaves for the U.S. on Nov 12, 1985. The cassette is finally released sometime in 1986. The remaining members get Je Bautista to play bass and Boyet moves to guitar. Dominic (vocals) leaves and forms a reggae group called Tropical Depression. Betrayed remains inactive until Buddy returns to the Philippines in 1995. They do one gig at a local rock club called Club Dredd on January 14th, 1996.
In October of that year Buddy and Eddie the original vocalist, return to the U.S. for a couple of months to record an album for BMG with Mark Miller (guitar) and Todd Gaitors (drums). Buddy returns to the Philippines in December of 1998 and reforms the group yet again. Current lineup is Boyet Miguel (guitar), Je Bautista (bass), Manny Paguyunin (drums), and Buddy (guitar and vocals). They are currently finishing songs for a new album to be released in March of 2003. Buddy is in current negotiations with BMG on releasing the old Betrayed recordings.
5) The english Oi! band from Folkestone who played between 1984 and 1990. They are most well known for their inclusion on the re-issue of the Skins’N’Punks Volume 2 album with The Strike.
A Light In The Dark
Betrayed Lyrics
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So much loss in your life, you're feeling left behind
And there's a struggle going on inside
Yeah I saw it in your eyes tonight
It's got you thinking like there's nothing you can do
But there's something you can do
You live
And know it in your heart that you can never surrender
Don't just get back up, you've got to look inside
Because you're searching for a light in the dark
Don't just carry on, because there's something more
And you're searching for a light in the dark
I know you're feeling like you can't go on man
Yeah I heard it in your voice tonight
It's got you feeling like there's nothing you can do
But there's something you can do
You can light the way
Don't just get back up; it's time to look inside
Yes you've become that light in the dark
Don't just carry on
I'm asking you to light the way
In Betrayed's song "A Light In The Dark," the lyrics depict a message of hope and resilience. The song talks about someone who is struggling with loss and feeling left behind. The person is going through a struggle internally, which is evident in their eyes. They might feel like there is nothing they can do, but the lyrics are urging them to search for a light in the dark. The song is asking the listener to burn all white flags to the ground and never surrender. The person should not just get back up but look inside themselves to find the solution. There is something more beyond the moment of failure, so the lyricist is asking the person not to carry on as usual because they're searching for a light in the dark.
The song provides an honest portrayal of how we feel when we are at our lowest points, and how we should not give up on ourselves. The lyrics remind us that even in the darkest moments, when everything seems to fall apart, we are capable of finding solutions for ourselves. We need to search deep within ourselves to find our will to fight, to look for hope, and to remember that we are the light that can guide others when they need it.
Line by Line Meaning
Searching for a light in the dark
Looking for guidance and hope in the midst of difficult times
So much loss in your life, you're feeling left behind
Having experienced many setbacks, you feel like you're falling behind
And there's a struggle going on inside
You're dealing with internal conflict and turmoil
Yeah I saw it in your eyes tonight
I could see the pain and struggle in your eyes
It's got you thinking like there's nothing you can do
You feel helpless and powerless in the face of your challenges
But there's something you can do
There is hope and action you can take to make a change
You live
You exist, and that is enough to make a difference
Burn all white flags to the ground
Don't give up or surrender, even when the going gets tough
And know it in your heart that you can never surrender
Believe and trust in yourself that you have the strength to persevere
Don't just get back up, you've got to look inside
It's not enough to just keep going; you have to examine yourself and find what drives you
Because you're searching for a light in the dark
You're seeking inspiration and guidance to find your way through difficult times
Don't just carry on, because there's something more
You shouldn't settle for just getting by; there's more to life than survival
I know you're feeling like you can't go on man
I understand that you feel like you're at your breaking point
Yeah I heard it in your voice tonight
I can hear the pain and desperation in your voice
You can light the way
You have the power to be a beacon of hope and inspiration for yourself and others
I'm asking you to light the way
I'm urging you to find your inner strength and become a guiding light for yourself and those around you
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.