The Guillotine
Escape the Fate Lyrics
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I see the smoke from the hilltop
They march one by one
The battled starts, adversaries
We bathe in our blood
The worst is yet to come
We've reached the covenant
To kill what we have started
We've spawned to fight in the darkest hour
They really need to know
We really gotta go
(We fight to live, we fight for pride) they really need to know
(We won't back down the weak won't survive) we really gotta go
We stay here tonight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
Promise me you won't leave my side (the warmest place to lie my head)
And when the sun comes up we fight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
So promise me you won't leave my side
Trace the blood back to the grave
The smoke has cleared
Thousands are destroyed
They send signals no salvation
We fight in lock out
Scope is ready to go
Armed with explosives
Spartans stand alone
They really need to know
We really gotta go
(We fight to live, we fight for pride) they really need to know
(We won't back down the weak won't survive) we really gotta go
We stay here tonight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
Promise me you won't leave my side (the warmest place to lie my head)
And when the sun comes up we fight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
So promise me you won't leave my side
We stay here tonight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
Promise me you won't leave my side (the warmest place to lie my head)
And when the sun comes up we fight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
So promise me you won't leave my side
Charge the gates with rust on their horns
They seek destruction and kill the functions
Charge the gates with rust on their horns
They seek destruction and kill the functions
Charge the gates with rust on their horns
They seek destruction and kill the functions
Charge the gates with rust on their horns
The Guillotine by Escape the Fate is a song that talks about a battle or a war. The lyrics are about a group of individuals who are prepared to fight against their opponents. The song uses militant language such as "lock and load", "mercenaries", and "battled starts" to set the tone for the theme. The lyrics also mention "machines" that were allegedly spawned to fight during the "darkest hour." The song may be depicting a dystopian world where man and machine are at war against each other.
The song's chorus, "We stay here tonight, promise me you won't leave my side," creates a feeling of camaraderie among the group of individuals fighting. They are fighting to survive and must stay together to increase their chances of success. The repeated phrase, "We really gotta go," and "They really need to know," could be seen as a call to arms, urging people to take action against their opponent.
In conclusion, The Guillotine by Escape the Fate is a song that portrays a war mentality. The lyrics speak of the need for individuals to stay together to fight against their adversary. The song uses militant language to create an atmosphere of tension and urgency. It emphasizes the need for perseverance, unity, and bravery.
Line by Line Meaning
So lock and load mercenaries
We should get ready and prepare for battle
I see the smoke from the hilltop
There is visible evidence of the enemy approaching
They march one by one
The enemy is mobilizing and marching forward in formation
The battled starts, adversaries
The fight has begun against the opposing army
We bathe in our blood
We are fighting hard and sustaining injuries in the process
The worst is yet to come
The situation is bad now, but it will only get worse
We've reached the covenant
We have fulfilled our commitment and duty to fight
To kill what we have started
We must eliminate the enemy we have provoked
Kill the machines
Destroy the weapons or equipment used by the enemy
We've spawned to fight in the darkest hour
We were born to fight and will continue to do so even in difficult circumstances
(We fight to live, we fight for pride) they really need to know
Our purpose for fighting is driven by both survival and our dignity
(We won't back down the weak won't survive) we really gotta go
We must stand our ground and not give up, as only the strong will make it through
We stay here tonight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
We must stay hidden and protected for the night or the enemy will defeat us
Promise me you won't leave my side (the warmest place to lie my head)
We must stick together and lean on each other for safety and comfort
And when the sun comes up we fight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
As soon as it's light out again, we must resume fighting or else risk being defeated
Charge the gates with rust on their horns
We must attack the enemy with fierce determination
They seek destruction and kill the functions
The enemy is after destroying us and disabling our systems
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: OMAR ESPINOSA, MAXWELL GREEN, MONTE MONEY, ROBERT ORTIZ, RONNIE RADKE
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@ozielprado563
So lock and load mercenaries
I see the smoke from the hilltop
They march one by one
The battled starts adversaries
We bathe in our blood
The worst is yet to come
We've reached the covenant
To kill what we have started
Kill the machines
We've spawned to fight in the darkest hour
They really need to know
We really gotta go
(we fight to live, we fight for pride) they really need to know
(we won't back down the weak won't survive) we really gotta go
We stay here tonight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
Promise me you won't leave my side (the warmest place to lie my head)
And when the sun comes up we fight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
So promise me you won't leave my side
Trace the blood back to the grave
The smoke has cleared
Thousands are destroyed
They send signals no salvation
We fight in lock out
Scope is ready to go
Armed with explosives
Spartans stand alone
They really need to know
We really gotta go
(we fight to live, we fight for pride) they really need to know
(we won't back down the weak won't survive) we really gotta go
We stay here tonight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
Promise me you won't leave my side (the warmest place to lie my head)
And when the sun comes up we fight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
So promise me you won't leave my side
With my breath!
We stay here tonight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
Promise me you won't leave my side (the warmest place to lie my head)
And when the sun comes up we fight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
So promise me you won't leave my side
Charge the gates with rust on their gears
They seek destruction and kill the functions
Charge the gates with rust on their gears
They seek destruction and kill the functions
Charge the gates with rust on their gears
They seek destruction and kill the functions
Charge the gates with rust on their gears...
[fade out]
@DarkTerrorX
So lock and load mercenaries
I see the smoke from the hilltop
They march one by one
The battled starts, adversaries
We bathe in our blood
The worst is yet to come
We've reached the covenant
To kill what we have started
Kill the machines
We've spawned to fight in the darkest hour
They really need to know
We really gotta go
(We fight to live, we fight for pride) they really need to know
(We won't back down the weak won't survive) we really gotta go
We stay here tonight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
Promise me you won't leave my side (the warmest place to lie my head)
And when the sun comes up we fight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
So promise me you won't leave my side
Trace the blood back to the grave
The smoke has cleared
Thousands are destroyed
They send signals no salvation
We fight in lock out
Scope is ready to go
Armed with explosives
Spartans stand alone
They really need to know
We really gotta go
(We fight to live, we fight for pride) they really need to know
(We won't back down the weak won't survive) we really gotta go
We stay here tonight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
Promise me you won't leave my side (the warmest place to lie my head)
And when the sun comes up we fight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
So promise me you won't leave my side
We stay here tonight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
Promise me you won't leave my side (the warmest place to lie my head)
And when the sun comes up we fight (don't let them find us or we're dead)
So promise me you won't leave my side
Charge the gates with rust on their horns
They seek destruction and kill the functions
Charge the gates with rust on their horns
They seek destruction and kill the functions
Charge the gates with rust on their horns
They seek destruction and kill the functions
Charge the gates with rust on their horns
@howmanybabiesdidNestleKill
The Halo references are scattered throughout the song and I can’t find the timestamps for them but here are the references:
I think he is mainly referring to events of the Halo 2 campaign and mentions 1 multiplayer map.
We must kill the Covenant (The main antagonist of Halo are called Covenant)
We’ve spawned to fight in the darkest hour
(When you start a Halo game, you spawn and than go straight to the battle)
The smoke has cleared, thousands are destroyed. (reminds me of the invasion of New Mombasa, specifically how the Covenant capital ship opened slip space and created a huge explosion)
We fight in Lockout, Spartans stand alone.
(Lockout is the most popular map in Halo 2, also you play as ‘Spartans’)
@Alesanahxc
just imagine teens finding this music for the first time? I bet they wish more than anything they could have been there. Emo was fucking sad and great at the same time.
@bradonbunch6842
Something we have over the newer generations. Miss the old days so much but I wouldn't change anything.
@qewdascz1839
I wish I could imagine a time where all this emo stuff was happening and I wasn’t 6 years old.
@the.negative
I was there. It was better than you could imagine and I could describe.
@bonjulio69
Seeing a comment from an account named alesana with frank Palmeri as the profile picture on an escape the fate video literally rolls my high school years a decade ago into a ball of nostalgia
@Chad_Thundernuts
I was a metal head but got introduced to this band by my emo mate in high school. Fucking loved it ever since
@vloneaidan4543
Pretty sure everyone on here is grown now and just looking back on memories
@7topchannel438
u damn right bro
@vloneaidan4543
Staubschutzmasken yea it's crazy I was 8 years old listening to this I'm in to total different things I listen to trap but it's cool to be a rockstar now Adays so escape the fate will always be the rockstar side of me
@7topchannel438
I feel the same, i used to listen to this band when i was 15 years old now im 24 but sometimes i listen to them because i really love old days.. incredible how fast time flies.