Band members:
Kevin Sharp – vocals (1990–2014)
Dan Lilker – bass (1990–2014)
Brent "Gurn" McCarty – guitar (1990–1998)
Richard Hoak – drums (1994–2014)
Scott Lewis – drums (1990–1993)
Jody Roberts – guitars (2006–2007)
Erik Burke – guitars (2007–2013)
Dan O'Hare – guitars (2013–2014)
Discography:
• Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses (1992)
• Need to Control (1994)
• Kill Trend Suicide (1996)
• Sounds of the Animal Kingdom (1997)
• Evolution Through Revolution (2009)
• End Time (2011)
Fist In Mouth
Brutal Truth Lyrics
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Playing god with what used to be
If not for you I would agree
Mistakes are empty and promises are for free cry
Pick a line I heard um does he maybe want to use 'em all
Break your silence as you hit your wall
I taste your freedom it tastes of shit
Cry...and say goodnight
Say goodnight
C'mon and taste it... taste the light
The gravity of you actions are fillet to see
Your cowardice approach of annihilation day
C'mon taste it... taste the light
The lyrics to Brutal Truth's song 'Fist In Mouth' are cryptic and open to interpretation. The first verse speaks of a person holding a shotgun, seemingly playing god with what used to be. The lyrics suggest that the person holding the shotgun is in a position of power, but the singer of the song acknowledges the power dynamic and suggests that they would agree with the way things are, if not for the presence of a second person. The lines "Mistakes are empty and promises are for free cry" are particularly hard to decipher but may suggest that the person with the gun has committed a grave mistake and that promises of forgiveness are worthless.
The second verse is equally enigmatic. The line "Pick a line I heard um does he maybe want to use 'em all" indicates that someone is advising the person with the shotgun. The line "Break your silence as you hit your wall" could suggest that the person with the shotgun has reached a point of no return and that their actions will have serious consequences. The last two lines of the verse ("A force of nature will repeat itself, Cry...and say goodnight") further suggest a sense of inevitability and perhaps even fatalism.
Overall, 'Fist In Mouth' is a complex song that deals with themes of power, forgiveness, and inevitability. The lyrics are open to interpretation but suggest an impending sense of doom and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Crickets back, shotgun in front set
The silence is deafening, while the presence of a loaded shotgun upfront adds to the danger and instability.
Playing god with what used to be
The singer is exerting an arrogant and destructive power over something that was valuable before.
If not for you I would agree
The singer acknowledges that someone else has a different opinion, but is still convinced of their own destructive course of action.
Mistakes are empty and promises are for free cry
The artist believes empty words and apologies are meaningless and the only reasonable response to their destructive actions is tears.
Pick a line I heard um does he maybe want to use 'em all
The artist challenges their opponent to choose their own line of action, suggesting that any choice will lead to the same outcome.
Break your silence as you hit your wall
The singer demands that their opponent speak up and fight back as the situation reaches a crisis point.
I taste your freedom it tastes of shit
The singer ridicules their opponent's use of the word 'freedom', which has been devalued to nothingness due to the destruction that surrounds them.
A force of nature will repeat itself
The artist hints that this destructive, cyclical behavior is not unique to them, and is a natural part of human behavior.
Cry...and say goodnight
The artist tells their opponent to cry and accept defeat.
Say goodnight
The artist repeats their demand for submission and defeat.
C'mon and taste it... taste the light
The singer taunts their opponent to experience the destruction they've wrought, as the light reveals the damage caused.
The gravity of you actions are fillet to see
The artist acknowledges the seriousness and consequences of their actions, which are now visible to all.
Your cowardice approach of annihilation day
The singer accuses their opponent of using cowardly and destructive tactics to achieve their goals, leading to a day of reckoning and destruction.
C'mon taste it... taste the light
The singer repeats their taunt, inviting their opponent to experience the destruction and devastation they've inflicted.
Contributed by Scarlett B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.