Thrown To the Wolves
DEATH ANGEL (USA) Lyrics
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Nailed to the cross then put on display to dissect
Dignity stripped like flesh being ripped from the bone
Sentence: death by mongrels to which you are thrown
Here comes the pack
Come to attack
Blood in their eyes
Thrown to the wolves
Left there to die
Hiding from shadows that chase by the light of the moon
Choking on lies overflowing in silver spoons
Told of the cities of gold and a thousand delights
Fed to the dogs that hunt in the dead of the night
Here comes the pack
Come to attack
Blood in their eyes
No compromise
Thrown to the wolves
Left there to die
Behold I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves
As the brother shall deliver up the brother to death
Beg for a life that is worth not a dime to their kind
Pleading for mercy from those that would leave you behind
Betrayed with a kiss by the blackened soul you will save
Burned at the stake so the jackals can piss on your grave
Here comes the pack
Come to attack
Blood in their eyes
No compromise
Thrown to the wolves
Left there to die
The lyrics to DEATH ANGEL's "Thrown To The Wolves" paint a picture of violence, betrayal and cruelty. The song speaks of a person who is led to their death by those who were supposed to protect them. It describes the stripping away of dignity, as if it were being torn from the bone. The punishment for this person is death by a group of mongrels who show no remorse. In the chorus, the words "here comes the pack, come to attack, blood in their eyes, no compromise, thrown to the wolves, left there to die" ring out, emphasizing the brutal nature of the situation.
The lyrics continue with a description of a person who is hiding from shadows that chase them by the light of the moon. They are choking on lies and are told of cities of gold and a thousand delights, only to be fed to the dogs that hunt in the dead of the night. This suggests that this person may have been promised something that was never going to come, and they were used as a pawn to a group of people who had their own selfish motives. The chorus repeats again and again, adding to the menacing and violent atmosphere of the song.
The bridge of the song references a biblical passage in which Jesus instructs his disciples to be harmless as doves, but also wise as serpents. This seems to suggest that the person in the song may have been too trusting, and as such has been led to their death. The final verse talks of this person pleading for mercy from those who would leave them behind, only to be betrayed by one of their own. They are burned at the stake, so the jackals can mark their territory with urine, adding to the dehumanization and cruelty of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Led to the slaughter by those who were there to protect
Betrayed and sent to death by the very people who were supposed to safeguard you
Nailed to the cross then put on display to dissect
Publicly humiliated, tortured and killed to teach others a lesson
Dignity stripped like flesh being ripped from the bone
Being dehumanized and stripped of any self-respect and honor
Sentence: death by mongrels to which you are thrown
Punishment of death given by savage beings who show no mercy
Here comes the pack
A group of predators are approaching
Come to attack
They are ready and willing to attack
Blood in their eyes
Driven by pure instinct and a thirst for blood
No compromise
They will not show any mercy, nor will they accept any terms or conditions
Thrown to the wolves
Left to face and fight against the merciless hunters
Left there to die
Abandoned and left to suffer a death that is inevitable
Hiding from shadows that chase by the light of the moon
Being pursued by unknown enemies who are relentless in their hunt
Choking on lies overflowing in silver spoons
Forced to swallow and accept false promises and lies that are presented in an enticing manner
Told of the cities of gold and a thousand delights
Convinced of a utopian existence that is not achievable
Fed to the dogs that hunt in the dead of the night
Sacrificed to ominous predators who operate in the darkness and silence of the night
Behold I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves
Being sent into a situation where you are helpless and vulnerable against vicious adversaries
As the brother shall deliver up the brother to death
The betrayal and sacrifice of a family member for personal gain or preservation
Beg for a life that is worth not a dime to their kind
Pleading for mercy from those who consider your life to be worthless or insignificant
Pleading for mercy from those that would leave you behind
Asking for compassion from those who are willing to abandon you in times of need
Betrayed with a kiss by the blackened soul you will save
Deceived and used by an evil-hearted person who you intended to help or rescue
Burned at the stake so the jackals can piss on your grave
Being executed in a cruel and humiliating manner for the pleasure and entertainment of others
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW VICTOR GALEON, DENNIS A. PEPA, MARK OSEGUEDA, ROB CAVESTANY
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