On December 3, 2012, after being inactive for a year, bassist Joey Chicago announced through a letter on Facebook that both vocalist John Falls and guitarist Jeff James would not be continuing on with the band, thus bringing an end to Egypt Central.
In 2014, a post was made to the band's Facebook page, announcing a new EP of previously unreleased songs titled Murder in the French Quarter that was set for release on August 19, 2014.
On April 1, 2019 a mysterious teaser video appeared on the band's Facebook page. The teaser appears to feature new music along with a cryptic 06 06 19 message. The video was re-posted on May 6, 2019. On June 6, 2019 Egypt Central released Raise the Gates as a new single, confirming a reunion. On June 18, 2019, another cryptic teaser appeared on both Facebook and Instagram with a new date 07 05 19. On July 5, 2019 Egypt Central released "Dead Machine" on their Youtube channel. On April 13, 2020 Egypt Central released a new single "Over Soon" on all platforms. October 20, 2020, the band announced on their instagram page the release of a new single set for November 11.
Blame
Egypt Central Lyrics
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A jagged blade
And I can feel it in my spine
Deceiver
Your tongue is going to get pulled out
Your quick lips sealed
And I am going to shut your mouth
Forever
It's always your fault
And it's my fault
You won't change
I won't change
What's your problem
You
You won't listen to me
You keep pushing
Blame is a dangerous game to play
Better watch who you betray
Because I won't take your blame
Blame will chase you down someday
And will not fade away
There will be hell to pay
When I come back to find you
I'll show what happens when you blame
I know want to run and hide
You scared stiff snitch
Nowhere you can go this time
It's over
It's always your fault
And it's my fault
You won't change
I won't change
What's your problem
You
You won't listen to me
You keep pushing
Blame is a dangerous game to play
Better watch who you betray
Because I won't take your blame
Blame will chase you down someday
And will not fade away
There will be hell to pay
When I come back to find you
I'll show what happens when you blame
I know I'll come back to find you
I'll show you what happens when you blame
Blame is a dangerous game to play
Better watch who you betray
Because I won't take your blame
Blame will chase you down someday
And will not fade away
There will be hell to pay
When I come back to find you
I'll show what happens when you blame
Blame is a dangerous game to play
Better watch who you betray
You will have hell to pay when I find you
I'll show you what happens when you blame
The song Blame by Egypt Central is a powerful expression of anger and frustration towards a deceitful person. The lyrics suggest that lying and blaming others is like using a dirty and jagged knife that causes pain and harm. The singer sings of feeling the deception in his spine and warns the deceiver that their tongue will be silenced forever. The chorus of the song emphasizes the dangers of playing the game of blame and betrayal, which will someday catch up to the guilty person and have consequences. The singer vows to make them pay for their actions and to show them what happens when they blame.
The song's theme of betrayal and blaming others resonates with many people who have experienced similar situations in their lives. The lyrics also express the need for accountability and responsibility for one's actions. The singer refuses to take the blame for the other person's mistakes and highlights how blaming others is an irresponsible and dangerous game to play. The ending of the song suggests that the singer is not giving up and will find the deceiver to make them pay for their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
A lie is like a dirty knife
Lying is harmful and can cause lasting damage.
A jagged blade
Lies can cut deeply, causing pain and hurt.
And I can feel it in my spine
The singer feels the negative effects of the deception physically.
Deceiver
Addressing the person who has lied and deceived others.
Your tongue is going to get pulled out
The artist wishes for the liar to be punished by losing their ability to speak.
Your quick lips sealed
The liar will be silenced and unable to deceive again.
And I am going to shut your mouth
The singer vows to stop the liar from causing harm.
Forever
The punishment for lying should be permanent.
It's always your fault
The other person is always to blame in the artist's mind.
And it's my fault
The artist acknowledges their own faults and failures as well.
You won't change
The liar is unwilling to change their behavior.
I won't change
The artist is determined to stay true to themselves and not become like the liar.
What's your problem
The singer questions the motivation behind the other person's lying behavior.
You won't listen to me
The liar is not willing to hear the singer's perspective or change their behavior.
You keep pushing
The liar is continuing to cause harm and push the singer's buttons.
Blame is a dangerous game to play
Blaming others instead of taking responsibility can have negative consequences.
Better watch who you betray
Be careful not to deceive or hurt others, or it will come back to haunt you.
Because I won't take your blame
The singer is refusing to take blame for the liar's harmful actions.
Blame will chase you down someday
The consequences of one's actions will eventually catch up to them.
And will not fade away
The effects of the liar's behavior will have lasting consequences.
There will be hell to pay
The liar will face severe consequences for their actions.
When I come back to find you
The artist vows to hold the liar accountable for their actions.
I'll show what happens when you blame
The singer will demonstrate the negative effects of blaming others instead of taking responsibility.
I know want to run and hide
The liar is now afraid of the consequences of their actions.
You scared stiff snitch
The liar is now afraid and has become a snitch, exposing their own guilt in the process.
Nowhere you can go this time
The liar is cornered and cannot escape the consequences of their actions.
It's over
The lies and deception have come to an end, and the liar will face the consequences.
You will have hell to pay when I find you
The liar will face severe consequences when the artist catches up to them.
I'll show you what happens when you blame
The artist will demonstrate the negative effects of blaming others instead of taking responsibility.
Lyrics © DEVOUR THE DAY LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUTHOR UNKNOWN COMPOSER, BLAKE CARNEY ALLISON, JOHN THOMAS FALLS, JOSEPH DAVID WALSER, SKIDD MILLS
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