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Paul W… Read Full Bio ↴UK, Southampton, England, MLVLTD
Members:
Rich Unsworth
Paul Williams
Les Lbu
Charlie Thorpe
Tony Evans
Releases:
The Birth Of Corruption.
The Sixth Day.
Verse Of Judas.
Disorder Of Mind.
Fear Of Life.
The End.
A New Realm of Misery.
Betrayal
Desolated Lyrics
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Only war on what we believe
Let me preach the truth
On reality - Breathe!
I've lived the darkest dreams
I've felt the devil's touch
I'm sick of what you preach
When the world comes crashing down on you
You can run but I will fight
I've called upon your gods
I've cried on what you believe
Believe
These wounds cease to bleed
I will never rest in peace
The lyrics to Desolated's "Betrayal" are filled with a sense of intense anger and frustration. The song is a denunciation of the hypocrisy that the singer perceives in society, particularly among the people who claim to be leaders and spiritual guides. The first two lines set the tone for the entire song. They suggest that there is no peace to be found in the world, only conflict over ideology and belief systems. The singer seems to be suggesting that this conflict is not just random or accidental, but rather that people wage war on each other based on their beliefs.
The next lines of the song express the singer's desire to "preach the truth" about reality. The use of the word "preach" suggests that the singer sees himself as a kind of spiritual guide or prophet, someone who can help people to see the truth about the world. He urges listeners to "breathe" in order to focus their attention on what he is saying. The following lines describe the darkness that the singer has experienced, as well as his frustration with those who have lied to him.
The closing lines of the song are particularly intense. The singer declares that he will never rest in peace, suggesting that his anger and frustration will always be with him. The use of language related to wounds that "cease to bleed" suggests that the singer has been hurt by others in some way, but that he refuses to let the wounds heal. He is determined to fight back against those who have betrayed him.
Line by Line Meaning
The bottom line, there is no peace
Essentially, peace is a mere illusion.
Only war on what we believe
In reality, we fight for the things that we believe in rather than achieving peace.
Let me preach the truth
Allow me to declare the reality to you.
On reality - Breathe!
Embrace the inevitable actuality and face it.
I've lived the darkest dreams
I have experienced the most horrific nightmares of life.
I've felt the devil's touch
I have been subjected to the epitome of evil and sinfulness.
I've heard all of your lies
I am familiar with every lie you have ever told.
I'm sick of what you preach
I am fed up with your meaningless sermons.
When the world comes crashing down on you
At the point when everything falls apart for youā¦
You can run but I will fight
You might run away, but I will fight back with all my strength.
I've called upon your gods
Although they may be your deities, I still prayed to them.
I've cried on what you believe
I have expressed grief over your beliefs.
Believe
Believe it or not.
These wounds cease to bleed
The wounds I have incurred no longer bleed.
I will never rest in peace
My soul shall never know peace even after death.
Contributed by Dylan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AstroidBoys
love how they drop the lyrics in the info !!!! hang tight alex malev swing down
@R4nd0mn355dud3
Saw these at Winter Make A Scene, probably one of the best bands there, spoke to Paul the vocalist, such a sound guy.
@HATEBREEDERxCOBHC
One of the best live bands, ever.
@coreythoams2738
California would apreciate you guys alot.
@EmilyRPoulin
Canada needs you.
@ritchie926
more more more more more, please :)
@ProjectVoidInc
1:22 - 2:00 break everything
@josis90
The song that change my vision of metal. Thank you.
@MossMachine
Lol seriously?
@MLVLTDTV
RIP THE WELL