The Hound
Coheed & Cambria Lyrics
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'Cause when you opened that door, you knew, well now, there'd be no returning
Or room to mourn what we have lost, to wait while the willing
As you're the hound of blood and rank, and boy you've got another thing coming
Come on, come on, come on
You've gotta give it me
As though you want it too
I'll dig it 'til we've made your grave
Oh, you've been a bad, bad boy
I'll cut until I carve it out
And stick it in a sad, sad song
[Chorus:]
Why the bother?
You're no brother
You're the wrong I need
Boy, we all found an audience
While you found the worst of me
you got another thing
Put 'em up against the wall, now they're of no use to you
God, it's time for the curing
Only your in for that big refuse
Surprise boy! This tides come a turning
No room to mourn what you have lost
Oh, no waiting while the willing
Poor little hound of blood and rank
who deserves every ounce of what's coming
Come on, come on, come on
You've gotta give it me
As though you want it too
Come on and set me free
I'll dig it 'til we've made your grave
Oh, you've been a bad, bad boy
I'll cut until I carve it out
And stick it in a sad, sad song
[Chorus]
Come on, come on, come on
You've gotta give it me
As though you want it too
Come on and set me free
I'll dig it 'til we've made your grave
Oh, you've been a bad, bad boy
I'll cut until I carve it out
And stick it in a sad, sad song
[Chorus]
We caught you on the wrong side of lying
Within the dust we left you dying
If only words could keep you hiding
Well, go on, cowards, we've offed you
Cowards, we've offed you
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
The song "The Hound" by Coheed & Cambria tells the story of someone who has been wronged by another and seeks revenge. The opening lines of the song talk about a betrayal where someone has been stabbed in the heart, and there will be no going back from that moment. The rest of the song is a warning to the person who has done wrong that their actions have consequences, and they will receive what's coming to them.
The lyric "you're the hound of blood and rank" symbolizes the person who has done wrong as a vicious and ruthless animal. The chorus tells us that this person is not someone we want in our lives– they are not a friend or a brother but an enemy. The singer has found an audience who shares their dislike of this person, and they will take action against them.
The final lines of the song are a warning that the person who has caused harm will not be able to hide from their actions forever. They will face the consequences of their actions, and the singer hopes that their life will be a living hell.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it in the cold of that knife you screwed in the heart of the enduring?
Did you enjoy inflicting pain with that knife you used to stab the one who was loyal to you?
'Cause when you opened that door, you knew, well now, there'd be no returning
Once you betrayed someone, you knew there would be no going back.
Or room to mourn what we have lost, to wait while the willing
There is no time to grieve or wait for someone who is willing to be there for you.
As you're the hound of blood and rank, and boy you've got another thing coming
You may think you're powerful and respected, but you will face consequences for your actions.
Come on, come on, come on
You've gotta give it me
As though you want it too
Come on and set me free
You need to give me what I want, as if you want it too, and set me free.
I'll dig it 'til we've made your grave
Oh, you've been a bad, bad boy
I'll cut until I carve it out
And stick it in a sad, sad song
You have done something very wrong and I will make sure that everyone knows about it in a sad song about you.
Why the bother?
You're no brother
You're the wrong I need
Boy, we all found an audience
While you found the worst of me
you got another thing
You are not a worthy companion or friend. You only bring out the worst in me, while everyone else sees a better version of me. You will face more consequences.
Put 'em up against the wall, now they're of no use to you
God, it's time for the curing
Only your in for that big refuse
Surprise boy! This tides come a turning
You have used people for your own purposes, but now it's time to put an end to it. You will receive a surprise when things don't go as planned.
No room to mourn what you have lost
Oh, no waiting while the willing
Poor little hound of blood and rank
who deserves every ounce of what's coming
You will not be allowed to grieve your losses or wait for anyone to help you out. You will face what's coming to you because you brought it upon yourself.
We caught you on the wrong side of lying
Within the dust we left you dying
If only words could keep you hiding
Well, go on, cowards, we've offed you
Cowards, we've offed you
You were caught lying and will face the consequences. We have left you to die and wish we could keep you hiding. But in the end, we've rid ourselves of you, you coward.
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
(I hope your life's a living hell)
It's all on you, boy
I hope your life is a living hell and that you know it's all your fault, boy. This is your punishment for what you have done.
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Written by: CLAUDIO SANCHEZ, TRAVIS STEVER
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