Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New Yor… Read Full Bio ↴Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York. Formed in 2001, the group incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, metal, post-hardcore, emo and alternative rock. The band currently consists of Claudio Sanchez (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Travis Stever (guitars, vocals), Josh Eppard (drums, keyboards, backing vocals), and Zach Cooper (bass, backing vocals). Most of Coheed and Cambria's albums are concept albums based on a science fiction storyline called The Amory Wars, a series written by Claudio Sanchez, which has been transcribed into a series of comic books as well as a full-length novel. The band has released nine studio albums, three live albums, and several special-edition releases. Their most recent release, Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures, is a return to The Amory Wars concept following 2015's The Color Before the Sun, the band's first non-conceptual album since their inception. The Color Before the Sun, The Afterman: Descension, Year of the Black Rainbow and Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness all reached the Billboard top 10.

Justice in Murder
Coheed and Cambria Lyrics

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Is this the way I want them seeing me?
Please leave your memories at the door
Why has the world gone off and deserted me?
Why, there's just no room inside these walls

You want it all
but did you want it tonight?
Oh you don't remember

As you wait by the light
Oh, can you see what you've been asking of me?
With the turn of this knife know, I will take your life

This ain't a crime
No I'm calling for mercy
Now it's time
Please pray for me

There will be justice in murder
There will be justice in murder

Now, you've been for me, what no other could be
Will I now grow old to forget all those
Blow off sorrow, goodbye tomorrow

There is no worse than the curse they've given me.
This mules seen it's end in love and war
I'll wish you best when I'm lost to eternity
Now do what you will, so it hurts no more

You want it all
but did you want it tonight?
Oh you don't remember
As you wait by the light
Oh, can you see what you've been asking of me?
With the turn of this knife know, I will take your life

This ain't a crime
No I'm calling for mercy
Now it's time
Please pray for me

There will be justice in murder
There will be justice in murder

Now, you've been for me, what no other could be
Will I now grow old to forget all those
Blow off sorrow, goodbye tomorrow

There will be justice in murder
There will be justice in murder

Now, you've been for me, what no other could be
Will I now grow old to forget all those
Blow off sorrow, goodbye tomorrow

There will be justice in murder, oh, no, no
There will be justice in murder

Now, you've been for me, what no other could be

Will I now grow old to forget all those
Blow off sorrow, goodbye tomorrow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Justice In Murder" by Coheed and Cambria seem to address feelings of isolation and abandonment, as well as facing one's own mortality. The first stanza poses questions about how the singer is perceived and why they feel deserted. There is a sense of desperation as the singer pleads for mercy and asks for prayers. The chorus repeats the phrase "there will be justice in murder," which could be interpreted as a desire for retribution or for an end to suffering.

The second stanza acknowledges the support of someone who has been there for the singer when no one else could. The singer contemplates forgetting the pain and sorrows that they've experienced and wishes the best for those around them. The final chorus again emphasizes the idea of justice in murder, but adds a note of denial with the emphatic "oh no no" at the end.

Overall, the lyrics of "Justice In Murder" convey a sense of emotional turmoil and an internal struggle with the singer's fate. The repeated phrase of "there will be justice in murder" adds a haunting quality to the song, leaving the listener with a sense of uncertainty about what that justice might entail.

Line by Line Meaning

Is this the way I want them seeing me?
Am I portraying myself in the way that I desire to be seen by others?

Please leave your memories at the door
Do not bring your past experiences and negative emotions with you as you enter this space.

Why has the world gone off and deserted me?
I feel abandoned and alone by society or the world.

Why, there's just no room inside these walls
My inner feelings and emotions are overwhelming and there is no space left to accommodate new ones.

You want it all but did you want it tonight? Oh you don't remember As you wait by the light Oh, can you see what you've been asking of me? With the turn of this knife know, I will take your life
Your desire for everything, especially at this moment, is clouding your judgment. You are unaware of the extent of your asking, so know that with the action about to be taken, I may take your life.

This ain't a crime No I'm calling for mercy Now it's time Please pray for me
I am requesting mercy rather than engaging in criminal activity. But now is the time to pray for me as I take responsibility for my actions.

There will be justice in murder There will be justice in murder
Justice will be served even though it is fulfilled through murder.

Now, you've been for me, what no other could be Will I now grow old to forget all those Blow off sorrow, goodbye tomorrow
You have been for me what no one else could be. Now, as I move on from all the sadness and despair, I may forget about the memories of the past because tomorrow is a fresh start.

There is no worse than the curse they've given me. This mules seen it's end in love and war I'll wish you best when I'm lost to eternity Now do what you will, so it hurts no more
There is no worse fate than the one bestowed upon me. This war has taken everything from me so my wish for others is that they will live their best lives even after I am gone. Do what you will to ease your own pain now.

There will be justice in murder There will be justice in murder
Justice will be served even though it is fulfilled through murder.

There will be justice in murder Oh no, no There will be justice in murder Now you've been for me, what no other could be Will I now grow old to forget all those Blow off sorrow, goodbye tomorrow
Justice will be served even though it is fulfilled through murder. You were there for me when no one else could be, now I may forget all those bad memories as I leave the sorrow behind and say goodbye to tomorrow.

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Written by: CLAUDIO SANCHEZ, TRAVIS STEVER

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