Murder
Breach Lyrics


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Hide the proof
Kill the witness
No trace of evidence
Commit the deadly sin
Oh Lord, this is grace

Hang them high
Dig real deep
Sweep up the soil

A thousand candles in the dawn
Chains from beyond

What lays ahead is destined





Kill the witness
Commit the deadly sin

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Breach's song "Murder" depict a scene of a person who has committed murder and is desperately trying to cover up their tracks. They talk about hiding the evidence, killing the witness, and making sure there is no trace left behind. Despite acknowledging their wrongdoings as a "deadly sin", the person sarcastically thanks God for his grace, indicating a sense of remorselessness and a lack of empathy.


As the lyrics continue, it becomes clear that the person is going to great lengths to avoid getting caught. They talk about hanging the body high to conceal the evidence, digging deep into the ground to bury the corpse, and sweeping up the soil to eliminate any signs of digging.


The phrase "A thousand candles in the dawn" is somewhat ambiguous, but it could be interpreted as a reference to the idea that even in the darkest of moments, there is still hope for a new beginning. The phrase "chains from beyond" is also open to interpretation, but could indicate a feeling of being trapped or haunted by past actions.


Overall, the lyrics of "Murder" paint a bleak picture of someone who has committed a heinous act and is desperately trying to evade punishment. While they acknowledge their actions as sinful, they seem to show little remorse and are focused solely on avoiding detection.



Line by Line Meaning

Hide the proof
Conceal any material evidence that might lead to the conviction of the perpetrator.


Kill the witness
Execute the witness in order to prevent their testimony in court, ensuring that the crime is not discovered.


No trace of evidence
Make sure that there is no physical or forensic evidence linking the criminal to the scene of the crime or to the victim.


Commit the deadly sin
Engage in the immoral and unethical act of taking a life, knowing full well the implications and consequences of such a heinous act.


Oh Lord, this is grace
In a twisted sense, the murderer believes that they are absolved of their sins and receive God's grace as they commit this horrific act.


Hang them high
Impose swift and brutal justice on those deemed guilty of a crime, often through hanging as a form of capital punishment.


Dig real deep
Bury the victim's body far below the surface, so that it is not easily discovered and the perpetrator can avoid being caught.


Sweep up the soil
Cover up the evidence of the freshly-dug grave, removing all traces of the act that was just committed.


A thousand candles in the dawn
The aftermath of murder is a solemn and eerie sight, as if the world is acknowledging the tragic loss of a life and the darkness that has now taken hold.


Chains from beyond
The murderer is bound by the weight of their sins and their guilt, which will haunt them for the rest of their life - or until they are caught and brought to justice.


What lays ahead is destined
The murderer believes that their actions were preordained, that they were fated to commit this crime, and that they have no control over their fate or their actions.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS EKSTROM, MAGNUS HOGGREN, TOMAS HALLBOM

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