1) Defiance is a punk rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1993 from the ashes of Portland’s anarcho bands Deprived, Resist, and The Unamused. Their album “No Future, No Hope” has been sited as a major influence on other ’90s anarcho and street bands such as The Unseen. Since being together Defiance has released 5 E.P.s and 4 full lengths. They finished their latest album in February of 2010 and will release it on Unrest Records.
2) Defiance is a Thrash Metal band from the bay area formed in 1985 by Brad Bowers, Mike Kaufmann, and Matt Vander Ende. They are known as one of the classic second-tier thrash bands to come from the Bay Area thrash metal scene. They played a decidedly technical style of thrash originally evoking bands like Testament, though they would later move on to playing in their own unique, more progressive thrash style. They recorded and released 3 albums for Roadrunner Records before splitting up in 1994. In 2005 the band regrouped and signed on with Candlelight Records. They released their 4th full length studio album entitled "The Prophecy" in October 2009.
3) Defiance was a d-beat rawpunk band from Osaka, Japan. Pre Gloom. Demo and some compilations.
4) Thrash metal/crossover from Caen, France
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Deception of Faith
Defiance Lyrics
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Never look again
So much to hide
For fear that he has sinned
He's lost all self control
In his life he has no goal
He feels he needs no reason at all
Left in a trance - confused
Wondering what is right or wrong
Nothing left but life - to lose
Faithful to his God for so long
Deception of faith
Fear inside eyes - screams but no reply
Deception of faith
World of misery - beyond insanity
Witness his world decay
Thousands of people dying everyday
All hope for peace is lost
He'll pay the price at any lethal cost
Deception of faith
Fear inside eyes - screams but no reply
Deception of faith
World of misery - beyond insanity
In this world
Hidden lies that they hiding from us
Cause for corruption
Distant signs from heaven above
Confessions, Deception
The lyrics of Defiance's song "Deception of Faith" tell the story of a man who has lost control of his life and is struggling to find meaning in his faith. The first verse describes his internal struggle as he tries to hide the sins that he feels he has committed. He has lost his sense of purpose and feels that there is no reason to live. The mutilation of his soul is a metaphor for the damage he has done to himself through his actions.
The second verse describes the man's confusion as he struggles to determine what is right or wrong. He is faithful to his God but is beginning to question whether his faith is misplaced. The deception of faith that he feels highlights the struggle that many people face as they try to reconcile their beliefs with the world around them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Deception of faith" and highlights the fear and misery that the man is experiencing. He feels trapped and unable to escape from the problems that are consuming his world. The final verse speaks to the larger societal problems that the man sees around him. He sees corruption and distant signs from heaven above that suggest that the world is in a state of decay.
The song is a powerful commentary on the struggles that individuals face in their search for meaning and hope. It deals with themes of faith, corruption, and the human condition. It is a reminder of the importance of staying true to oneself and one's beliefs in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Look into his eyes
He wants people to look into his eyes but never again because he has so much to hide.
Never look again
He is ashamed of the things he has done and does not want people to see the guilt in his eyes.
So much to hide
He is hiding something terrible from everyone and is struggling with the weight of his secrets.
For fear that he has sinned
He is afraid that he has sinned and is worried that he will be punished for his actions.
He's lost all self control
He has no control over his actions and is doing things that are harming himself and others.
In his life he has no goal
He is lost and does not know what he wants or who he is anymore.
He feels he needs no reason at all
He is acting on impulse and does not need a reason for his actions because they are out of his control.
The mutilation of his soul
His soul is damaged and he is hurting on the inside because of his actions.
Left in a trance - confused
He is lost in his own thoughts and is confused about what is right and what is wrong.
Wondering what is right or wrong
He is questioning his own morals and is struggling to understand what is good or bad.
Nothing left but life - to lose
He has lost everything and the only thing he has left is his life.
Faithful to his God for so long
He has been devoted to his religion for a long time and is struggling to reconcile his beliefs with his actions.
Deception of faith
His faith has been betrayed and he no longer knows what to believe in.
Fear inside eyes - screams but no reply
He is terrified and is screaming on the inside, but he can't find the words to express his fear.
World of misery - beyond insanity
His world is full of pain and suffering and he is losing his grip on reality.
Witness his world decay
He is watching the world around him fall apart and crumble into chaos.
Thousands of people dying everyday
The world is full of death and destruction and he is overwhelmed by the sheer number of people who are dying.
All hope for peace is lost
He has lost all hope for a peaceful and harmonious world where people can live without fear.
He'll pay the price at any lethal cost
He knows that he will be punished for his actions and is willing to pay any price, even if it means losing his life.
In this world
He is living in a world that is full of pain and suffering.
Hidden lies that they hiding from us
People are hiding the truth from him and he is struggling to understand what is real.
Cause for corruption
He believes that the world is full of corruption and that this is the root of all its problems.
Distant signs from heaven above
He is searching for guidance from a higher power but cannot find any answers.
Confessions
He is confessing his sins and the pain that he is feeling.
Deception
He is being deceived by the world around him and is struggling to find the truth.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ESQUIVEL, DOUG HARRINGTON, JIM ADAMS, MATT VANDER VAN DER ENDE, MIKE KAUFMANN
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