In 2007, the release of Count Me In established Death Before Dishonor on a whole new level. Their penchant for diverse songwriting in a genre often pegged for repetition, Count Me In was praised-often by press who admittedly didn’t expect it, with Punknews saying “it's impossible to not get caught up in their level of intensity.” If that wasn’t enough, by debuting on Billboard’s Heatseekers, Independent Albums & Top New Artists charts and staying there for four weeks, DBD proved that the kids are listening. Their video for “Break Through It All” was in rotation on MTV2’s Headbanger’s Ball for over three months, and yet, people were still passing by Death Before Dishonor. DBD headlined tours nationwide and ended 2007 on the coveted Persistence Tour in Europe-headlined by Hatebreed, Agnostic Front & Ignite, and they haven’t stopped.
2008 has shown DBD supporting Count Me In all over the world including Australia, Europe, Great Britain, Mexico and Canada as well as the United States. This year proves to be the busiest for DBD and they show no sign of stopping anytime soon.
2) Death Before Dishonor was a New York hardcore band featuring Mike “Judge” Ferraro and Jimmy Yu, who went on to form Judge, as well as Jimmy’s brother Steve and vocalist Mike Ryan.
3) Death Before Dishonor is an American Hammerskin metal/hatecore band.
Infected
Death Before Dishonor Lyrics
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Diseased – we are diseased
We've always been
We're just the joke
The joke of existence
But still we try as if there was an end
Through blood we made
As if we were perfect
Will choke us in our sleep
I've given in to all of my demons
I can't be helped – it's up to me
Every time I close my eyes
I'm dwelling on the follow times
My regrets won't let me rest
It's killing me with every step
Every step I regret
INFECTED – were condemned to die
INFECTED – cut always this life
The lyrics of Death Before Dishonor's song Infected speaks to the idea of the world being diseased and its people being infected with their own existence. The world is put upon a pedestal, glorified by its inhabitants, but in reality, it's infested with issues that they can't seem to shake off. The lines "We've always been / we're just the joke / The joke of existence" paints a picture of how humans are foolishly trying to make sense of this chaotic world when in reality, things are not perfect nor will they ever be. In essence, they are a big joke, trying to make their existence count.
The lines "Through blood we made / As if we were perfect / Someday the blood / Will choke us in our sleep" suggest the idea of people being responsible for their own demise. By thinking of themselves as perfect, they blindly follow through with their decisions not realizing that one day, their own choices will choke them to death. The last lines of the song "INFECTED - we're condemned to die / INFECTED - cut away this life" is a realization of their flawed existence. The world as they know it is diseased, the people cannot be helped, and the only way out is to cut away this life.
Overall, the lyrics of Infected speaks to the idea of people being their own downfall. Through their actions, they have infected the world with their flawed existence, and it is now taking its toll on them.
Line by Line Meaning
Infected world upon it's own pedestal
The world is sick, but thinks itself superior to the people who inhabit it.
Diseased – we are diseased
We as people are infected with a disease, most likely referring to the human condition or societal issues.
We've always been
The problems that plague us have been around since the beginning of humanity.
We're just the joke
Human existence is a joke, with all of our struggles and attempts at progress being futile.
The joke of existence
Life itself is a cruel joke.
But still we try as if there was an end
Despite the futility of life, we still strive for something better, even though the end result is ultimately death.
Through blood we made
Our achievements and progress are often made through violence and bloodshed.
As if we were perfect
Despite our violent means of progress, we act as if the end justifies the means and that we are morally superior.
Someday the blood
One day our violent ways will catch up to us.
Will choke us in our sleep
Our violent ways will eventually bring about our downfall, possibly in our sleep or in a peaceful moment.
I've given in to all of my demons
The singer has succumbed to their inner demons, possibly referring to mental illness or personal struggles.
I can't be helped – it's up to me
The artist is helpless and can only rely on themselves.
Every time I close my eyes
The singer cannot escape their troubles, even in sleep.
I'm dwelling on the follow times
The singer is preoccupied with their regrets and past mistakes.
My regrets won't let me rest
The singer is tormented by their past mistakes, preventing them from finding peace or rest.
It's killing me with every step
The mental and emotional burden of the artist's regrets is overwhelming and painful.
Every step I regret
The artist's regrets follow them wherever they go.
INFECTED – were condemned to die
The singer and humanity as a whole are doomed to die, possibly because of our inherent flaws or violent tendencies.
INFECTED – cut always this life
Our disease, flaws, and regret prevent us from truly living and enjoying life to its fullest.
Contributed by Penelope Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.