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.
Substance
Betrayed Lyrics
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Our lives fall out of balance
And the choices made to find success
Well they start to get the best of us
The more we get the more we crave
And Nothing satisfies
So its time we quit this race
We search for substance
A fight to bring some meaning
To have our lives be more
Then a grain of sand lost on the beach
That's washed away by times embrace
A fight to bring some meaning
To have our lives be more
To have our actions bring a crucial chance
That shakes the world
And the more we own, the less we have
Because the things we buy just weigh us down
And distract us from the urgency
Of the deeper quest
We want our lives to stand for something
So we search for, we search for substance
We search for substance in our lives
The lyrics of Betrayed's song "Substance" convey the message that life's meaning should not be tied to material possessions or external validation, but rather a deeper quest for purpose and significance. The race to get ahead in life can cause an imbalance and leave us unsatisfied, as the more we acquire, the more we crave. The song emphasizes the importance of searching for substance and meaning in life, rather than relying on temporary materialistic pleasures.
The lyrics also suggest that taking action to bring change to the world is crucial in finding meaning and substance. Our lives should not be insignificant like a grain of sand lost on the beach, but rather they should have a profound impact on the world. The song encourages listeners to search for purpose and to take actions that make a substantial difference in the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught in the race to get ahead
Feeling pressured to constantly move forward and be successful.
Our lives fall out of balance
Our priorities become skewed and we lose sight of what is truly important.
And the choices made to find success
Taking actions and making decisions that we believe will lead to success and achievement.
Well they start to get the best of us
These choices begin to have negative effects on our mental and emotional well-being.
The more we get the more we crave
Material possessions and successes do not bring lasting satisfaction, leading to an endless cycle of craving for more.
And Nothing satisfies
Despite our efforts to accumulate more, we still feel unfulfilled and unsatisfied.
So its time we quit this race
Realizing that this perpetual cycle of striving for success and material possessions is not bringing true happiness or fulfillment.
And look beyond
To focus on something deeper and more meaningful than just surface-level achievements and possessions.
We search for substance
Looking for something meaningful and fulfilling that goes beyond material possessions and achievements.
A fight to bring some meaning
Putting effort into finding a purpose and greater meaning in our lives.
To have our lives be more
Wanting to live a life that is fulfilling and has a greater impact.
Then a grain of sand lost on the beach
Feeling like our lives are insignificant and easily forgotten in the grand scheme of things.
That's washed away by times embrace
The passing of time erodes our impact and legacy, making it feel even more fleeting and insubstantial.
To have our actions bring a crucial chance
Wanting to make a significant difference in the world through our actions and choices.
That shakes the world
Making an impact that goes beyond just ourselves and has the potential to truly change and impact the world.
And the more we own, the less we have
The material possessions we accumulate actually lead to feelings of emptiness and dissatisfaction.
Because the things we buy just weigh us down
Material possessions can become burdensome and distract us from what is truly important in life.
And distract us from the urgency
Losing sight of the importance of making a difference and living a meaningful life.
Of the deeper quest
The quest for greater meaning and purpose in life is the true urgency that we should be focusing on, rather than just surface-level achievements and possessions.
We want our lives to stand for something
Wanting to live a life that has a greater meaning and purpose beyond just ourselves and our own desires.
So we search for, we search for substance
Putting effort into finding true fulfillment and meaning in life, beyond just surface-level achievements and possessions.
Contributed by Colton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
william alvarez
Every band Todd jones has been in is fucking amazing
LAMBRUSCORE
I AGREEEEEEE, cheerz from Reggio Emilia, Italy !!!
Paul Lynn
Just ordered this cd on amazon. can't wait to blast this in my car.
Andres Santa Cruz
The two last tracks are great. 23:24
Makph0bia!
I was at at my friends house. I asked her for icecream she said no. So I asked Alexa too put on betrayed not knowing what song will come up and this came up so we laughed the hell off.
Anachronistic2022
Think Twice!
misterjohn john
👍
Neurodegenerat
9:48
When I heard it first time I was thinking he sing "we playing ping-pong every day" :)
xrideforthebrandx
We do
Robin Hood was a socialist.
I remember a Long Island band with the same name many many years ago. Same?