Beware of Darkness is a bold, new power-trio of old souls, pissed at life i… Read Full Bio ↴Beware of Darkness is a bold, new power-trio of old souls, pissed at life in a modern age. They are ready to frighten your children, sleep with your daughters, and make you shake, scream, and contort like it's a Depression-Era, Southern exorcism. They play fast moving rock songs with exploding key and rhythm changes mid-song. They also play slow-cooked, sexed-up bluesy things. Imagine Bowie's "Hunky Dory" with low, detuned, primal Zeppelin-esque guitar riffs.

Beware of Darkness is a garage rock band formed in Santa Barbara, CA, USA in 2011 consisting of vocalist/guitarist Kyle Nicolaides, bassist Daniel Curcio, and drummer Tony Cupito.

BEWARE OF DARKNESS released their first full album, Orthodox, on May 7, 2013.

Heart Attack
Beware of Darkness Lyrics

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Come on, like anybody cares your mother died
Let me tell the world to stop and have a universal cry

(Come and step right over my dead body)

Come on, like I could give a fuck you went to school
Tell me, sugar, what did you learn when you were there now?

(Come and step right over my dead body)

Karma karma karma
For the Stone in your Heart
Well you thought you were cool but you’re not--
Karma karma karma
And you’re meaningless now!
Shake hands with a Leper
Mimic a manic
Fuck like an Angel
Crack like a deviled egg
If you thought I had a heart, come a Knock Knock Knock on my chest

Come on, like anybody cares you got cancer

Why should anybody in this life care about you?
Or in this room?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beware of Darkness's song Heart Attack appear to be a critique of modern society's lack of empathy and self-centeredness. The singer begins by sarcastically dismissing the importance of the listener's mother's death and suggests that the world doesn't care either. The second line, "Let me tell the world to stop and have a universal cry," suggests that the singer believes that society should be more empathetic and take the time to truly mourn and feel the pain of others.

The chorus introduces the theme of karma and the consequences of a "stone in your heart," suggesting that those who lack empathy and compassion will ultimately suffer the consequences. The lyrics "Shake hands with a Leper, Mimic a manic, Fuck like an Angel, Crack like a deviled egg" seem to be a collection of absurd actions that are meant to shock and highlight the singer's frustration with the emptiness of modern life. The final line, "If you thought I had a heart, come a Knock Knock Knock on my chest," implies that the singer is aware of his detachment and lack of emotions but challenges others to try and find his humanity.

Overall, the lyrics of Heart Attack are a powerful commentary on the state of modern society. The lack of empathy and compassion is a prevalent issue, and the song challenges listeners to think about their own actions and how they contribute to this problem. It is a call to action to be more empathetic and compassionate towards others.

Line by Line Meaning

Come on, like anybody cares your mother died
I don't think anybody cares about your mother's death, so let's shift our focus to more important things.

Let me tell the world to stop and have a universal cry
I want to get everyone's attention and make them cry for a cause that's truly worth it.

Come on, like I could give a fuck you went to school
Your education doesn't impress me, so tell me what you really learned from it.

Tell me, sugar, what did you learn when you were there now?
I want you to reflect on what you learned in school and if it has any real value in your life now.

Karma karma karma
The consequences of your actions will catch up to you eventually.

For the Stone in your Heart
Your heart is hardened and insensitive to the pain of others.

Well you thought you were cool but you’re not--
You may have thought you were popular or well-liked, but you're not as impressive as you think.

And you’re meaningless now!
You have no real significance or purpose in the grand scheme of things.

Shake hands with a Leper
Associate with the lowest and most undesirable members of society.

Mimic a manic
Act like someone who is mentally unstable or suffering from a condition like mania.

Fuck like an Angel
Engage in sinful or immoral behavior despite appearing virtuous on the surface.

Crack like a deviled egg
Break down and reveal your true nature, which may be unpleasant or unexpected.

If you thought I had a heart, come a Knock Knock Knock on my chest
If you ever had any doubt about my capacity for compassion or kindness, come and test it by knocking on my chest.

Come on, like anybody cares you got cancer
In the grand scheme of things, nobody cares that you have cancer or any personal struggles you may be facing.

Why should anybody in this life care about you?
What have you done to earn anyone's sympathy or attention? Apathy is the default state.

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