Altered Eyes
Brand of Sacrifice Lyrics

You're calling out
The singer is hearing someone call out for help.

Paralyzed from the neck down
The person calling out is unable to move or escape on their own.

I hear your screams but I cannot break free
The singer is unable to help the person calling out despite hearing their cries for help.

Cut off my limbs, tear my eyes out
The artist is willing to endure extreme physical pain and sacrifice in order to escape their own torment.

Imprison me in this realm
The artist feels trapped in a particular situation or environment.

This is my eternal hell
The singer is in a state of constant suffering and feels that there is no escape from their torment.

I'll never be the same
The singer has been irreparably changed by their experiences and will never be able to return to their previous state of being.

Imprisoned by the brand they gave to me
The artist feels trapped and defined by a label or symbol that has been placed upon them by others.

I can't sleep, I can't eat
The artist is experiencing extreme distress and is unable to perform basic human functions.

Endless torment, endless pain
The artist is in a constant state of agony and suffering.

These demons they break me down
The singer feels overwhelmed and defeated by their inner demons and personal struggles.

Left devoid of sanity
The artist feels that they have lost their grip on reality and are no longer able to think or act rationally.

Hate is the answer that I've found
The singer has turned to hatred as a means of coping with their pain and struggles.

Relinquish fear
The singer is advising others to let go of their fears and not be held back by them.

Or you will not move on
The singer warns that fear will prevent people from progressing and moving forward in life.

Retribution is near
The artist believes that justice will be served and that those responsible for their suffering will face the consequences of their actions.

I can feel it setting in
The artist senses that retribution is on the horizon.

But you must not forget where you came from
The singer reminds others to remember their past and the experiences that have shaped them, even as they move forward in life.

The abyss
The singer is referencing a place of ultimate darkness and despair.

The deepest depths
The artist is emphasizing the extreme depth and intensity of their suffering.

I have felt and I have witnessed the darkest shade of black
The artist has experienced and seen the most intense and painful aspects of life.

The acquisition is complete
The artist has achieved something that they have been working towards or striving for.

Recovery is now an impossibility
The singer has reached a point of no return and can no longer recover from their pain and suffering.

This is not where we're meant to be
The artist believes that they are meant to be in a better place, but are currently stuck in a state of suffering.

I'd rather fight for my life
The singer would rather struggle and fight to survive than continue living in a state of constant torment.

Than be living it
The singer would rather risk losing their life than continue to suffer in their current situation.

A red river of death
The singer is referencing a violent and deadly scene.

A chosen destiny
The artist believes that their fate was predetermined or chosen for them.

A lover's altered eyes to fulfill the prophecy
The artist is describing a situation in which someone they love has been changed or corrupted in order to fulfill a larger prophecy or purpose.

Innocence buried within this child
The singer is referencing a child who has been robbed of their innocence and forced to endure trauma and suffering.

She's locked away all the terror
The child referenced earlier has hidden away the fear and pain that they are feeling.

Locked away all the horror
The child referenced earlier has also hidden away the traumatic experiences that have caused them so much pain.

Now is the time to relinquish fear
The artist is encouraging others to let go of their fears and face their problems head on.

Locked away all the terror
The artist repeats the line from earlier to emphasize the importance of facing one's fears and not hiding from them.

Locked away the horror
The singer repeats the line from earlier to emphasize the importance of facing one's past traumas and not letting them define one's future.