From The Outside
Blood Has Been Shed Lyrics


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Who are you now?
I can't see past the mask you wear a smile who are you
Know?
You faces shines like the sun but your hate has life of its own who
Are you now?
Impure from the onset you desire to destroy who are you now?

You saw the seeds of dissent
In the name of free speech
The only love you know
If for yourself your opinions change
With the seasons as do your beliefs
With a smile you twist the blade your
Words are bitter they bring no relief
Your ego knows no bounds if only you
Knew you can say so much with you
Silence contain your thoughts open your
Mind shut your mouth you weapon of
Discourse let this be the lesson learned
That there is another way I will
Never tolerate your endless lies your
Foolish words fall on deaf ears I will
Never tolerate your endless lies you will
Fall face first on the platform
You adore you use the weak to expound your
Shallow views you have nothing
Left to say you are less than nothing who
Are you now?

I can't see past the
Mask you wear a smile that shines like the




Sun who are you now?
Who are you now?

Overall Meaning

"From the Outside In" by Blood Has Been Shed is a song that is rich in imagery and symbolism. The lyrics deal with themes of deception, betrayal, and dishonesty in relationships, and how these are often masked by false smiles and friendly demeanors. The song appears to be written from the perspective of someone who has been deeply hurt by someone they once trusted, and who is struggling to reconcile their feelings of anger and resentment with their desire for forgiveness and understanding.


The tone of the lyrics is intense and emotional, with the singer asking the same question over and over: "Who are you now?" This question is asked not only of the person who has caused the hurt, but of the singer themselves. It reflects the pain of losing someone's trust and realizing that you never really knew them in the first place. The song is a powerful expression of the feelings of betrayal and loss that many people experience in their relationships, and it serves as a warning to those who would use deception and lies to take advantage of others.


Line by Line Meaning

Who are you now?
I don't recognize who you've become and I'm questioning your true identity.


I can't see past the mask you wear a smile who are you
Your outward appearance is deceiving and I still can't determine who you truly are.


Know?
Do you even know who you are?


You faces shines like the sun but your hate has life of its own who
You may appear happy and friendly, but your underlying malice is strong and powerful.


Are you now?
Are you the same person you used to be, or have you completely changed?


Impure from the onset you desire to destroy who are you now?
You've always had a flawed character, and now you seem to have an insatiable desire to ruin others. Who are you now because you've changed so much?


You saw the seeds of dissent
You intentionally planted the seeds of disagreement and conflict.


In the name of free speech
You're using the concept of freedom of expression as a justification for your harmful behavior.


The only love you know
Your only love is for yourself.


If for yourself your opinions change
You are so self-centered that your opinions can easily change based on your own interests.


With the seasons as do your beliefs
Your beliefs are just as inconsistent as the changing of seasons.


With a smile you twist the blade your
You enjoy causing harm to others and take pleasure in their pain.


Words are bitter they bring no relief
Your words are unpleasant and offer no comfort or solace to anyone.


Your ego knows no bounds if only you
Your ego is so inflated that you can't see beyond your own self-importance.


Knew you can say so much with you
If only you understood the power of silence, you could communicate more effectively.


Silence contain your thoughts open your
Instead of speaking impulsively, take a moment to collect your thoughts and ideas before expressing them.


Mind shut your mouth you weapon of
Your words are like a weapon that can cause serious damage, so it's best to keep your mouth shut.


Discourse let this be the lesson learned
Let this be an opportunity to learn how to engage in meaningful, respectful discussions.


That there is another way I will
There are other ways to express your views that don't involve hostility or aggression.


Never tolerate your endless lies your
I refuse to accept your constant deception and deceit.


Foolish words fall on deaf ears I will
I'm not interested in listening to your foolish, meaningless speech.


Never tolerate your endless lies you will
I won't put up with your lies for any longer.


Fall face first on the platform
Your deceit will be exposed and you will suffer the consequences.


You adore you use the weak to expound your
You enjoy the attention and use vulnerable individuals to promote your agenda.


Shallow views you have nothing
Your beliefs are superficial and lack any real substance.


Left to say you are less than nothing who
You have nothing valuable or important to contribute, and are essentially worthless.


Are you now?
Who are you really, now that your true character has been exposed?


I can't see past the
Even after all this time, I still can't discern who you truly are.


Mask you wear a smile that shines like the
You put on a facade of happiness and friendliness, but it's not a reflection of your true self.


Sun who are you now?
Who are you really now, when your true nature is exposed and your mask has been removed?




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Comments from YouTube:

Mikey Duvall

Everyone is asshurt because Howard has an EPIC voice. Granted I've only heard 3 BHBS songs but he doesn't seem to let that voice fly with this band. Also, KSE didn't really rise to fame untill Howard's voice took them there IMO

Jukei Mane

Found this album for a dollar junior year of high school 😁

Alyx

Good song. I havent listend to BHBS since high school 8 yrs. ago

Jason Thompson

Howard is the fuckin man!!!!

Jaseta Syrotchen

This ep came out in 97 ferret re-released it in 99 the original label was pin drop if Im not mistaken, I am from the area

Jigglystuff

I miss Howard. nuff said

asavagewookie

the band formed in 97 so the only way this song could be from 97 is if they wrote it when they first started up regardless its on i dwell on thoughts of you which was released in 99 rely on the internet it helps out some especially when its about documented things anyway im lookin foward to possibly a new bhbs album but idk cause howard is rumored to be working with francesco artusato and john sankey on a new band that would be sick francesco rips like crazy on the guitar

James Cardwell

It's Jeanne Sagan from All that Remains, Howard Jones, and Justin Foley on drums.

andrew bryan

Ohhhh shit he's back that's the Howard Ik

HEARTAEMOXA

WHY IS THIS NOT ON SPOTIFY?

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