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 βAddictionβ 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 βour optionβ in 1989 and a full-length named β1879 Tales Of Warβ 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 βRough Tradeβ 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 Davidβs garage and do Ramones covers. They form a band called Noize and do one gig at U.P.βs 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, Eddieβs 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 Eddieβs, 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, βLove songβ. More gigs follow including Crappy Halloween, Brave New World PT II and radio interviews with Howlinβ 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 βKids Will Uniteβ and βFight, Fightβ have a definite Hardcore sound. More gigs follow with Betrayed being one of the first and last bands to play at Katrinaβs, 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 SkinsβNβPunks Volume 2 album with The Strike.
Think Twice
Betrayed Lyrics
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It's been going on for far too long
And every time you come back in my life
I bet you can't wait to cross the line
I seed, I wouldn't
I knew I shouldn't
Used you'd try
But I knew you couldn't
I'm torn apart
And that's why I need a little time
So I'm gonna
Think about it, think about it once
I need to think about it, think about it twice
(I let you back in my life)
Wont am I going to do about it
Can't live without your love
But it's such a pain having you around
So I'm gonna
Think about it, think about it once
I need to think about it, think abut it twice
(I let you back in my life)
Wont am I going to do about it
Can't live without your love
It's kinda hard when your stuck
In the middle
Stuck in the middle
I ain't got no one to blame but myself
Cos every time you lie to me I just melt
I've allowed you to do wont you do
I wish for one you'd just see it through
In the lyrics of Betrayed's "Think Twice," the singer expresses his inner turmoil about a relationship that has been destructive and hurtful. He acknowledges that this is not the first time that his partner has let him down and hurt him. He understands that his partner's behavior is not going to change, and he needs to take some time to think about whether he should continue with this relationship. He is torn between his love for his partner and the pain that comes with being around them. The singer is angry at himself for allowing his partner to continue hurting him and wishes that they would behave differently.
The lyrics convey the emotional struggles that many people go through in turbulent relationships. Betrayed uses simple yet powerful words to evoke the complex emotions associated with love and heartbreak. The singer's struggle with the decision to stay or leave the relationship is evident in the repetition of "think about it once" and "think about it twice." The song highlights the importance of reflecting on relationships and taking time to make decisions that are good for one's emotional well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
This ain't the first time you did me wrong
You have betrayed me multiple times before.
It's been going on for far too long
Your betrayal has been happening for a while now.
And every time you come back in my life
Each time you return to my life,
I bet you can't wait to cross the line
you are eager to cross boundaries and betray me again
I seed, I wouldn't
I knew you would try to come back into my life.
I knew I shouldn't
I knew I shouldn't have let you back in.
Used you'd try
I knew you would attempt to manipulate me.
But I knew you couldn't
I knew you wouldn't be able to resist betraying me again.
Thanks to my heart
Because I'm emotionally invested in this relationship,
I'm torn apart
I'm deeply hurt.
And that's why I need a little time
That's why I need time to think things through.
So I'm gonna
So, I am going to
Think about it, think about it once
Give it some thought, once.
I need to think about it, think about it twice
I need to think it over more carefully, twice.
(I let you back in my life)
(I allowed you to enter my life again).
Wont am I going to do about it
What should I do about the situation?
Can't live without your love
I cannot go on without your love.
But it's such a pain having you around
It is difficult to deal with your presence.
It's kinda hard when your stuck
It is challenging to find a resolution when I am stuck
In the middle
in the middle of this predicament.
Stuck in the middle
Trapped in this position.
I ain't got no one to blame but myself
I hold myself responsible for this situation.
Cos every time you lie to me I just melt
Because every time you deceive me, I crumble emotionally.
I've allowed you to do wont you do
I have permitted you to do what you like.
I wish for one you'd just see it through
I hope that at least once you would follow through instead of betraying me.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Javine Dionne Hylton, Francis Anthony White
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