(1) A Black Metal Ban… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 11 artists with this name:
(1) A Black Metal Band from Solingen.
(2) Young Japanese thrash metal band formed in 2005.
(3) Formed in the suburbs of Los Angeles, Cerberus began as four junior high school friends that all had a similar interest in metal. In May of 2000, the members of Cerberus first jammed together and there was immediate chemistry. They recorded a few demos throughout the first few years that circulated the local scene and gained them a devoted following. During the recording of their third demo, the band decided that splitting the vocals between them just wasnt cutting it; so they recruited ex-Crucible singer John Guettler, and started working towards a more brutal and melodic sound. In June of 2005, Cerberus released their first full length album through Hell and Death Records, entitled The Cage of Existence. It defined their sound and was praised by metal press and radio across the country.
Cerberus toured the west coast in support of the release of The Cage of Existence and upon returning home they began writing for their next offering. What Have We Become?, a 5 song EP, was released in July 2006 and complimented with a full US tour with Year of Desolation (Prosthetic Records) and Forever in Terror (Metal Blade Records). Due to the great response and underground following they garnered with those two releases, Creator-Destructor Records signed them in July to do a full length. They will enter Castle Ultimate Studios with producer Zack Ohren (Light This City, All Shall Perish, As Blood Runs Black) in January, and a release is expected around April.
(4)Cerberus is also a dark ambient project
(5) Czech rock/metal band from Blatnice pod Sv. Ant
(6) Based in Wigan, UK started in April 2008 after a line-up change began working on new songs. Four musicians collaborating to create high octane thrash metal each with their own unique style and sound.
(7) Cerberus was also the name of a pre-Thronar project, a Dutch band playing Black Metal, later evolving into what they themselves call "Battle Metal".
(8) Cerberus was also the name of a pre-Mithotyn band, a Swedish band playing Folk/Viking/Black Metal. Mithotyn released one demo as Cerberus before changing their name. Mithotyn are currently split-up after releasing some demos and 3 full-lenght albums.
(9) Cerberus is also the name of an electronic project featuring Poppycock, The Vighter and The Trojan.
(10) Cerberus is a satanic death metal band from Chile.
(11) Slovak Heavy Metal band that performed in the years '80s.
The Ending
Cerberus Lyrics
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You see me through the mirror of your sick reality
If I'm the kind of crazy you are accusing me of
I'd be a man who has no reason or excuse to live
I am! All your hate
You can't! Run away
Of what! You create
Burn it! Down tonight
Evil! Drives you mad
It's not! Going to end
Until one of us is dead
I just want to play a game
The story ends how I want it to be
I'm your illusion of reality
I am the master of your sanity
And I will finish this how it should be
My name is your desire, you can't escape from me
So as your mind is crumbling shoot her down and set me free!
I came to fix the story, your mind is using me
I made the things you told me so you keep your conscious clean
I am! All your hate
You can't! Run away
Of what! You create
Look at me and see your face
Burn it! Down tonight
Evil! Drives you mad
It's not! Going to end
Until one of us is dead
I just want to play a game
The story ends how I want it to be
I'm your illusion of reality
I am the master of your sanity
And I will finish this how it should be
The story ends how I want it to be
I'm your illusion of reality
I am the master of your sanity
And I will finish this how it
The story ends how I want it to be
I'm your illusion, your reality
I am the master of your sanity
And I will finish this how it should be
In "The Ending," Cerberus sings from the viewpoint of a character seeking revenge. The lyrics describe a distorted reality, where the singer feels wronged and seeks retribution for the actions of another person. The line "You stole and now you're paying, I'll take your everything" shows that the character believes they have been wronged and are taking justice into their own hands.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is not entirely stable. They ask if they are "the kind of crazy you are accusing me of," implying that they are aware of the perception others hold of them. The lines "I am all your hate" and "evil drives you mad" show the emotional turmoil the character is going through. The repetition of the phrase "the story ends how I want it to be" shows that the character is determined to have their way, regardless of the consequences.
The singer sets themselves up as a kind of antagonist, representing the negative aspects of the other person's personality. They say, "Look at me and see your face." This implies that the other person's actions have created a monster, but they refuse to acknowledge their role in shaping the singer's behavior. In the end, the song is about power, control, and revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
You stole and now you're paying, I'll take your everything
The singer is seeking revenge on someone who has wronged them and will stop at nothing to make them suffer.
You see me through the mirror of your sick reality
The singer is aware that their enemy views them as a twisted version of themselves.
If I'm the kind of crazy you are accusing me of
The singer questions whether they are really the villain their enemy portrays them as.
I'd be a man who has no reason or excuse to live
The artist admits that, if they were really as evil as their enemy claims, they would have no justification for their actions.
I am! All your hate
The artist is aware of the strong negative feelings their enemy holds towards them and uses it to fuel their own actions.
You can't! Run away
The singer warns their enemy that they cannot escape the consequences of their actions.
Of what! You create
The singer blames their enemy for the situation they are in and holds them responsible for the outcome.
Look at me and see your face
The artist believes that their enemy sees themselves reflected in the artist's actions and motivations.
Burn it! Down tonight
The artist is urging their enemy to destroy something, likely symbolic of an aspect of their life or identity.
Evil! Drives you mad
The artist believes that their enemy's actions are being driven by malicious intent and it has affected their mental state.
It's not! Going to end
The singer believes that the conflict between them and their enemy cannot be easily resolved.
Until one of us is dead
The artist believes that the conflict will only end in death, either their own or their enemy's.
I just want to play a game
The singer is treating their conflict with their enemy as a game, suggesting that they enjoy the struggle and manipulation.
The story ends how I want it to be
The singer is confident that they will emerge victorious and their 'story' will be the one that is remembered.
I'm your illusion of reality
The singer is aware that their enemy's perception of reality is being warped by their own actions and manipulation.
I am the master of your sanity
The artist believes that their enemy's mental state is under their control and influence.
And I will finish this how it should be
The artist believes that they are the one who should be in control of the situation and will ensure that things go according to their plan.
My name is your desire, you can't escape from me
The singer believes that their enemy is drawn to their manipulative tactics and cannot escape their influence.
So as your mind is crumbling shoot her down and set me free!
The singer is urging their enemy to take violent action against someone, likely as a means of freeing themselves from their manipulation.
I came to fix the story, your mind is using me
The artist claims that their actions are meant to 'fix' something, likely the way their enemy perceives themselves or their relationship.
I made the things you told me so you keep your conscious clean
The artist reveals that they have been intentionally manipulating their enemy by doing things at their behest in order to avoid suspicion or blame.
Writer(s): Luis Jimenez
Contributed by Leo M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ultratumba 177
Descanza en paz 🕊 pa gracias por tu increíble música 🎶 siempre ser una de mis bandas favoritas cerberus 🐶 🐶 🐶
Ezequiel Ferrari
Q.E.P.D. Paul y su padre. Condolencias a toda su familia.
Eddie Warboy
LES QUEDO POCA MADRE!!!! Muchas felicidades, me la pasare cantando el coro un buen rato en mi dia a dia xD
River Esp F
Eddie Waboy, mejor dicho.... tráelos
River Esp F
traeganselos al mad fest slp
Lilian Garcia
descanse en paz Paul Cerberus!!!!☹️☹️☹️
Guillermo Uribe Laudino
Quien diga que en México no hay talento para el metal no ha escuchado a Cerberus, mis respetos.
Maurydrums
¡Madres! Que chingona rola y producción del video. Personas que puedo decir que son mis amigos. ¡Felicidades Paul, Jero, Edgar y Vernon Edén. Muy ansioso de escuchar ya su nuevo álbum.
Eduardo Ruiz Barragan
Se ve que la banda está madurando musicalmente, soy fan desde el otura ka en el 2015 y he oído todos los sencillos y en todos se ve que van madurando poco a poco, gran trabajo chicos, larga vida a cerberus
Rodrigo de Sousa Santos
Puta banda foda meu...precisam ser mais divulgados, isso que é Rock !!!