Dead Man Walking
Brand New Sin Lyrics


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Old deed...New Breed
Don't bleed...Dont Need
Mad greed-Take heed
Grow and feed-a bad seed
Penniless-what a mess
Never rest-second best
Second guess-hopeless
Won't confess-none the less

Hell is rising. You're a....

Dead man...Walking
Dead man...old man
Dead man...Dead man walking

Impure-cheap whore
No cure-endure
What for-unsure
Piss poor-no more
Grapevine-shitty wine
Petty crime-make a dime
Flying blind-outta time
Outta sight-outta mind

Hell is rising. You're a....

Dead man...Walking




Dead man...old man
Dead man...Dead man walking

Overall Meaning

The Brand New Sin's song "Dead Man Walking" is a powerful piece that criticizes the society and its vices while portraying the consequences of these vices on individuals. The lyrics of the song are sharp, and they describe a situation where someone is helpless and hopeless despite putting in their best efforts. The words "Old deed...New Breed," suggest a dynamic shift in one's circumstances, indicating that things have drastically changed, and nothing is ever going to be the same again. The phrase "Mad greed-Take heed" warns individuals to be careful of being too greedy, as it can lead to disastrous consequences.


The lyrics also depict a sense of despair, as illustrated by "Penniless-what a mess" and "Never rest-second best." These lines suggest that the individual is struggling financially and emotionally, causing a great deal of stress and anxiety. The repeated words "Dead man walking" are perhaps the most critical part of the song. It highlights the grim and inevitable outcome of leading a reckless and unsatisfying lifestyle through the eyes of society. The lyrics "Impure-cheap whore" and "Piss poor-no more" also indicate that the individual has gone down a path that society disapproves of, leading them to feel debased and shameful.


The overall message of the song is that society has no mercy for those who make certain lifestyle choices that they deem unacceptable, and the consequences that follow are often pre-defined. In short, it highlights the fragility of life, the importance of making right choices, and the consequences of not doing so.


Line by Line Meaning

Old deed...New Breed
The past actions have resulted in a new type of person.


Don't bleed...Dont Need
Don't waste your energy on unnecessary things.


Mad greed-Take heed
Be cautious of the destructive influence of greed.


Grow and feed-a bad seed
Nurture negative habits and they will grow into serious problems.


Penniless-what a mess
Being broke causes chaos and stress.


Never rest-second best
Not putting in the necessary effort will result in subpar results.


Second guess-hopeless
Endlessly doubting oneself leads to a loss of hope.


Won't confess-none the less
Refusing to admit to a mistake does not change the fact that it happened.


Impure-cheap whore
Describing someone as tainted and with no self-respect.


No cure-endure
There is no solution, only the ability to continue through hardship.


What for-unsure
Questioning the purpose of something when there is no clear answer.


Piss poor-no more
Escaping poverty and moving onto bigger and better things.


Grapevine-shitty wine
Gossip and rumors spread easily and are usually not worth their weight.


Petty crime-make a dime
Performing minor illegal acts can lead to small gains at the cost of long-term consequences.


Flying blind-outta time
Rushing blindly towards an outcome without proper preparation, and time running out.


Outta sight-outta mind
If something is not currently visible, it is easily forgotten.


Hell is rising. You're a....
The situation is rapidly deteriorating and one is in great danger.


Dead man...Walking
A metaphorical description of someone who is in great danger and close to their demise.


Dead man...old man
Even though the person may not be physically old, they may feel like they are tired and defeated.


Dead man...Dead man walking
Repetition of the metaphor to emphasize the gravity of the situation.




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Comments from YouTube:

23chopperrob

Great Tune!!!

AFK

that opening riff sounds so much like kick start my heart by motley crue lol

viperstrikers3

They remind me of a young Metallica , btw they are what proper rock should be .

trajan willey

btw the songs awsome

BlueDragon

Remind me of The Four Horseman.... Not bad

Marco.Bighin

1 guy will confess

trajan willey

the dislike bar is the dislikers brain

Humberto Humberto D. Filho

Graves liked it

ex.muslim.satanist

Sounds like AC/DC

Đorđe Žutić

The School of rock (Bns)

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