Traitor
Daughtry Lyrics
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I'm not the villain
Yeah this is personal
A drive-by killing
Your guns are loaded
And your lies are the bullets
So here is the trigger
Are you sure you wanna play this game?
Are you sure you wanna play it?
The only thing worse than a hater
The only thing worse than a hater
Is a traitor
A traitor
A traitor
You put a knife out in my back
Killed any history we had and now it's war
War
You were just like the weathers
And we had each other
We were down for the good times
We were live for the trouble
Like a thief in the night
Robbed daylight
You stole my sanity, and now
You are the enemy, yeah
Are you sure you wanna play this game?
Are you sure you wanna play it?
The only thing worse than a hater
The only thing worse than a hater
Is a traitor
A traitor
A traitor
You put a knife out in my back
Killed any history we had and now it's war
War
(Oh oh)
I still feel sorry for you
(Oh oh)
Watching you drown in your denial
(Oh oh)
But I can't feel sorry for you
(Oh oh)
Watching you trying to show the traitor
The only thing worse than a hater
The only thing worse than a hater
Is a traitor
A traitor
A traitor
You put a knife out in my back
Killed any history we had and now it's war
And now it's war
War
The only thing worse than a hater
The only thing worse than a hater
Is a traitor
A traitor
A traitor
You put a knife out in my back
Killed any history we had and now it's war
And now it's war
War
The lyrics to Daughtry's song "Traitor" seem to be directed at someone who has betrayed the singer. He makes it clear that he is not a criminal or villain, but the other person's actions have made it personal and comparable to a "drive-by killing." The other person's lies and actions are compared to loaded guns and pulled triggers, indicating that they have caused significant harm. Despite this, the singer questions whether the other person truly wants to play this game, suggesting that perhaps there is still an opportunity for reconciliation.
The chorus repeats that the only thing worse than a hater is a traitor, someone who has put a knife in the singer's back and now it's war. The verses talk about how the two used to be down for each other, even during difficult times, but now the other person has become an enemy. The bridge expresses some pity for the traitor, who is drowning in denial, but ultimately, the singer cannot feel sorry for them as they continue to show their true colors.
Overall, the song is a powerful anthem about betrayal and the pain it can cause. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship gone wrong, with the singer feeling hurt and enraged by the other person's actions. Despite this, there is still a sense of hope that perhaps things can be resolved if the other person truly wants to try.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a criminal
I haven't done anything wrong
I'm not the villain
I am not the person who has caused harm or trouble
Yeah this is personal
The situation is deeply affecting me
A drive-by killing
An unexpected attack that came out of nowhere
Your guns are loaded
You have the power to hurt me
And your lies are the bullets
Your deceitful words are what can cause damage to me
So here is the trigger
You have the control over what happens to me
Go ahead and pull it now
Go ahead and harm me, if that's what you want to do
Are you sure you wanna play this game?
Are you sure you want to continue down this path?
The only thing worse than a hater
The only thing more harmful than someone who dislikes me
Is a traitor
Is someone who was close to me but has turned on me
You put a knife out in my back
You betrayed me when I least expected it
Killed any history we had and now it's war
Destroyed any relationship we had and now we are in conflict
I still feel sorry for you
I empathize with you despite our situation
Watching you drown in your denial
Seeing you struggle with the fact that you were wrong
But I can't feel sorry for you
However, I have to prioritize myself and not let your actions affect me
Watching you trying to show the traitor
Watching as you try to prove to others that your betrayal was justified
And now it's war
We are now in a state of active conflict
War
Direct conflict between us
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. DAUGHTRY, JAKE SINCLAIR, KARA DENISE DIOGUARDI
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