Trial
December Lyrics


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This is not a test you can afford to fail or try to cheat your way through
To lose your concentration opens the door to accusation
Truth you cannot handle
Truth is your demise

It will bring you down
Call upon your fathers and to the ghosts
You pray that they watch over you and keep you safe from
Wrong that you've inflicted

Wrong to believe the lied
That you have told that you've been told and then wonder why
This is not a test there will be another
This is not a test if you're not guilty you will be

No transfusion for a soul bled bone dry
Nothing left to save you're trapped in a world you've given up on
World diseased
Don't bother acting surprised your failure's standing right in front of you

This is not a test there will be another
This is not a test if you're not guilty you will be
And where does your conscience reside somewhere that you no longer
Regard as a part of yourself wallow in the life you waste

Your complacence completely staged
To distance yourself from all your mistakes




This is not a test a test there will be another
This is not a test if you're not guilty you will be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to December's song "Trial" are about the consequences of one's actions and the importance of honesty and accountability. The song speaks to the idea that one cannot cheat their way through life or avoid the truth about their wrongdoing. The opening line specifically warns that this is "not a test" that one can afford to fail or cheat their way through.


The song then goes on to suggest that trying to avoid the truth only leads to further wrongdoing and a spiral of mistakes. The line "wrong to believe the lied" suggests that when we listen to and believe false information, we make mistakes that we later regret. The song also references prayer and the appeal to those who have passed on to watch over us and keep us safe from our own wrongdoing.


Towards the end of the song, the lyrics describe a state of complacency, where one distances themselves from their mistakes and becomes apathetic towards the consequences of their actions. The final warning is that this is not the only trial, and if one is not guilty, they will be held accountable in the future.


Overall, the lyrics to "Trial" caution against cheating, lying, and avoiding accountability. They suggest that accepting and facing the truth is the only way to avoid further harm and to find redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

This is not a test you can afford to fail or try to cheat your way through
This is a serious situation that you cannot take lightly or try to manipulate your way out of


To lose your concentration opens the door to accusation
If you're not focused and attentive, you may be accused of wrongdoing


Truth you cannot handle
You cannot handle the truth and its consequences


Truth is your demise
The truth will be the cause of your downfall


It will bring you down
The truth will cause you to fall from grace and suffer the consequences


Call upon your fathers and to the ghosts
Seek help from your ancestors and the spiritual world


You pray that they watch over you and keep you safe from
You hope they will protect you from harm


Wrong that you've inflicted
The harm you've caused to others


Wrong to believe the lied
It is wrong to believe and spread lies


That you have told that you've been told and then wonder why
You repeat lies without questioning them and then wonder why things are not going well


This is not a test there will be another
This is not a one-time opportunity, there will be future chances


No transfusion for a soul bled bone dry
There is no hope or relief for someone who has lost all hope and energy


Nothing left to save you're trapped in a world you've given up on
You're stuck in a hopeless world that you have already given up on and cannot be saved from


World diseased
The world is in a state of sickness and disorder


Don't bother acting surprised your failure's standing right in front of you
Don't act surprised by your failure because it's obvious and right in front of you


And where does your conscience reside somewhere that you no longer
You no longer have a conscience or a sense of right and wrong


Regard as a part of yourself wallow in the life you waste
You indulge in a wasted life without regard for your conscience or morals


Your complacence completely staged
Your appearance of being content and satisfied is just an act


To distance yourself from all your mistakes
You try to avoid taking responsibility for your mistakes by distancing yourself from them


This is not a test a test there will be another
This is not a one-time opportunity, there will be future chances


This is not a test if you're not guilty you will be
Even if you're not currently guilty, your past and future actions may make you guilty




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