Chain Letter
Endicott Lyrics


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Pass this along to all your friends because if you throw it out, they'll find you dead. I'm so serious, it hurts to even say it. And for every day that you are late, we put another body in the grave with you--that is the only guarantee.

The words in ink don't lie, so believe what you read. The words in ink don't lie, so believe what you see, because it's all you'll ever get from me.

Do what you are told and you will live to see tomorrow. A hundred copies on the wall, another thousand on the floor. Show everyone you know what we have written.

The words in ink don't lie, so believe what you read. The words in ink don't lie, so believe what you see. The words in ink don't lie, so believe what they say.
You can never get away.





Hey--are you listening to me? I've got one last thing to say to you and everyone else who has ever doubted me. Read the finest print that you can find, and tell me who signed on the fucking dotted line? Right here is your name. This here is your name.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Endicott's song "Chain Letter" delve into the theme of fear and control through the use of a chain letter. The song opens with a warning - pass the letter along or face death - which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The repetition of "the words in ink don't lie" emphasizes the importance of the threat and reinforces the idea that it must be taken seriously. The use of violent imagery - putting bodies in graves - serves to further instill fear in the listener.


The second verse continues the theme of control with the command to "do what you are told" in order to survive. The repetition of the number of copies - a hundred on the wall, a thousand on the floor - emphasizes the widespread reach of the chain letter and adds to the feeling of being trapped. The final lines of the verse urge the listener to share the letter with others, perpetuating the cycle of fear and control.


The final chorus reiterates the power of the words in ink and emphasizes the idea that there is no escape from the chain letter's grip. The final line, "this here is your name," is a haunting reminder that the listener is now part of the cycle of fear and control.


Line by Line Meaning

Pass this along to all your friends because if you throw it out, they'll find you dead. I'm so serious, it hurts to even say it. And for every day that you are late, we put another body in the grave with you--that is the only guarantee.
Spread this message to your contacts or face grave consequences. Delaying this will result in someone else's death alongside you.


The words in ink don't lie, so believe what you read. The words in ink don't lie, so believe what you see, because it's all you'll ever get from me.
Believe everything in the message because the message contains the truth and nothing but the truth.


Do what you are told and you will live to see tomorrow. A hundred copies on the wall, another thousand on the floor. Show everyone you know what we have written.
Comply with the instructions and you'll live to witness the next day. Distribute the message to as many people as possible.


The words in ink don't lie, so believe what you read. The words in ink don't lie, so believe what you see. The words in ink don't lie, so believe what they say.
The message written in ink is completely valid, always trust what it says.


You can never get away.
Escaping the consequences of not following through with the message is impossible.


Hey--are you listening to me? I've got one last thing to say to you and everyone else who has ever doubted me. Read the finest print that you can find, and tell me who signed on the fucking dotted line? Right here is your name. This here is your name.
Listen to me for the last time. If you want to find out who's responsible, read the fine print and realize that you're also implicated.




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