Covered In Cowardice
Billy Talent Lyrics
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Face to face you'll hear them tell a different story
Loose lips may sink ship, but honesty's forever
Eye's of envy try to cut and try to sever
Cowards that hide behind their words!
Don't care whose feelings will get hurt
Beware the voice without a face
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you hear them?!)
Beware the voice without a face
That's hidden underneath the
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you hear them?!)
Cowards that hide behind their words!
Don't care whose feelings will get hurt
Their eyes are blinded by their rage
Beware the voice without a face
When your insecure, they'll find the fuel to start a fire
They're bitter pricks with only hatred to inspire
Level heads prevail, revenge won't make it better
Trust your instinct like you trust what's in the mirror
Cowards that hide behind their words!
Don't care whose feelings will get hurt
Beware the voice without a face
That's hidden underneath the
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you hear them?!)
Beware the voice without a face
That's hidden underneath the
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you hear them?!)
Cowards that hide behind their words!
Don't care whose feelings will get hurt
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you hear them?!)
Beware the voice without a face
That's hidden underneath the
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you hear them?!)
Cowards that hide behind their words!
Don't care whose feelings will get hurt
A voice without a face!
A voice without a face!
The lyrics of "Covered in Cowardice" by Billy Talent speak of the dangers of those who hide behind their words and are not true to their feelings. The song describes the twisted tongues that categorize people and tell different stories when face to face. The lyrics also warn about the bitterness and hatred that inspire these cowards, who can ignite fires with their fuel, but revenge won't make things better for anyone.
The chorus is a warning to beware of the voice without a face, hidden underneath the cowardice. The eyes of envy are blinded by their rage and try to cut and sever others. The song advocates for level heads and instinct, asking listeners to trust themselves and what's in the mirror. The lyrics are a critique of toxic behavior and encourage people to be true to themselves and their feelings.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written about cyberbullying, which has become an increasingly prevalent issue in today's society. Another interesting fact is that the music video for the song features the band performing while standing on a podium in the middle of a protest march. The song has been praised for its powerful lyrics and message, which is especially relevant in today's climate.
Line by Line Meaning
Twisted tongues will place you in their category
People with twisted tongues will label you according to their categories
Face to face you'll hear them tell a different story
When they are with you, they will say something else altogether
Loose lips may sink ship, but honesty's forever
It's important to be truthful, even if there are potential consequences for being open
Eye's of envy try to cut and try to sever
Envious people will try to cut you down and separate you from others
Cowards that hide behind their words!
There are people who lack courage and hide behind their words
Don't care whose feelings will get hurt
These people don't care who they hurt with their words
Beware the voice without a face
Be careful of anonymous voices with no discernible source
That's hidden underneath the Covered of Cowardice! (Can't you see them?!)
These cowards are hiding behind their cowardice and it's easy to spot them
Their eyes are blinded by their rage
Their emotions have clouded their judgement and they cannot see clearly
When your insecure, they'll find the fuel to start a fire
If you are insecure, they will use it as ammunition to create conflict
They're bitter pricks with only hatred to inspire
These people are fueled by bitterness and hatred
Level heads prevail, revenge won't make it better
It's better to remain calm and rational rather than seeking revenge
Trust your instinct like you trust what's in the mirror
You should have faith in yourself and trust your own instincts, just like you trust your reflection in the mirror
A voice without a face!
An anonymous voice with no physical presence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON SOLOWONIUK, BEN KOWALEWICZ, IAN D'SA, JON GALLANT
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