Smoke and Mirrors
Dead To Fall Lyrics


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Oh, another face joins the crowd
It's time to impress, time to prove yourself
You don't realize
That in a year's time you'll be over this

Moved on to the next trend
Your next catchy melody
Moved on to the next trend
Here's your next catchy melody

So, say what you will
And do what you feel you must
Your words just fuel my rage
And fill my heart with disgust

I know what really matters
And I know who will be there
The rest of you could wither away
And not a piece of me would care

Tomorrow, none of you will mean a goddamn thing
Tomorrow, none of you will mean a goddamn thing
Tomorrow, none of you will mean a goddamn thing
Tomorrow, none of you will mean a goddamn thing

Damn thing, you're spread so thin
We see right through your display
A procession of smoke and mirrors
Tomorrow none of you will mean a goddamn thing to me

In time everything grows stale and old
I'll hold on to what I have and never let go





Tomorrow, none of you will mean a goddamn thing
Tomorrow, none of you will mean a goddamn thing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dead To Fall's song "Smoke & Mirrors" are a commentary on the transience of fame and the fleeting nature of the music industry. The song begins with the arrival of another face in the crowd, someone trying to impress and prove themselves in what they perceive to be a competitive environment. However, the singer recognizes that this trend-chasing pursuit is ultimately futile, as these individuals will move on to the next catchy melody and be forgotten in a year's time.


Despite the pressure to conform and impress, the singer remains steadfast in their beliefs and values, acknowledging that the opinions of others do not dictate their worth or importance. The lyrics "your words just fuel my rage and fill my heart with disgust" suggest that the singer is frustrated by the superficiality of others and the fleeting nature of fame. In contrast, the singer has a clear understanding of what really matters in life and who will be there for them long-term.


As the song progresses, the singer continues to emphasize the impermanence of trends and the emptiness of those who chase them. The line "A procession of smoke and mirrors" suggests that these individuals are putting on a show, hiding behind a facade that ultimately lacks substance. In contrast, the singer refuses to be swayed by the crowd's opinions or the latest trends, instead choosing to hold on to what they have and never let go.


Overall, "Smoke & Mirrors" presents a powerful message about the dangers of conformity, the value of individuality, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of transience and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, another face joins the crowd
A new person appears in the group


It's time to impress, time to prove yourself
There's pressure to show off and demonstrate worth


You don't realize
You're not aware


That in a year's time you'll be over this
Soon enough, this won't matter


Moved on to the next trend
Changed to a different popular style


Your next catchy melody
Your next appealing tune


So, say what you will
Speak your thoughts


And do what you feel you must
Take action that you think is necessary


Your words just fuel my rage
What you say makes me angry


And fill my heart with disgust
What you say makes me feel disgusted


I know what really matters
I understand what's truly important


And I know who will be there
And I know who will provide support


The rest of you could wither away
Everyone else could disappear


And not a piece of me would care
And I wouldn't feel any sorrow


Tomorrow, none of you will mean a goddamn thing
In the future, you won't be relevant


Damn thing, you're spread so thin
You're stretched too far


We see right through your display
We understand what you're trying to do


A procession of smoke and mirrors
A sequence of illusions and deceptions


Tomorrow none of you will mean a goddamn thing to me
In the future, you won't matter to me


In time everything grows stale and old
Over time, everything loses its freshness


I'll hold on to what I have and never let go
I'll keep what's important to me and not give it up




Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Jonathan David Hunt

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Nibbly Nobbler

Yeah, I play them regularly. I don't know the history of breakups or politics, I just know every time I play any of their songs I love it and still struggle to understand why such a heavy hitter in this genre couldn't sustain.

rik89gta

I'm still rocking out DTF these days and I wish they would've stayed together. Regardless, classic tune right here!

M F

one of the best songs ive ever heard

alpacaJones

2017 and still fucking amazing this album is gnar DTF forever

Justin Garcia

The drum solo at 0:44 straight eargasm

not your mom

I CANT HOLD IT IN

Red Canyon Pistolero

@0:12 best sound bite of all time

CrashBandit

I love that the bass is beefy as shit, too bad victory aint the same nowadays..

Tom Lawrie

+EliPorterMahn i dont even listen to metal made after this album, its just not there.

SkelpYourHead

One of my favs

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