Though they have accomplished a fair amount since jumping on the metaphorical ‘band wagon’, Fighting the Villain proves to exist as a relentless machine. ‘Last Goodbye’ is the most recent and polished single, mixed and mastered by none other than Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, VersaEmerge). 2011 will undoubtedly be a hectic year for these guys. You can count on a southern California tour as well as a brand new EP as soon as summer rolls around; yet another step up the ladder. Fighting the Villain is about striving for the impossible, and they’re anything from falling short.
Hidden
Fighting The Villain Lyrics
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When you speak in tongue no one else has heard
Did you forget yourself?
I see you're dressed as someone else tonight
I wish that I could see you in a better light
Oh, I should have realized this from the start
You aren't who you say you are
Always the same, always the same
I'll take the blame
And I'm not falling for you again
A liar's tounge stuck in another lie
You're so full of doubt, it's mirrored in your eyes
I can't go on like this
Tonight I am just a character, convinced
I wish that I could see you in a better light
Oh, I should have realized this from the start
You aren't who you say you are
Always the same, always the same
In a way I feel your pain
I'll take the blame
And I'm not falling for you again
You're holding on to fear
The answer is so clear
It's never too late, never too late
To want to disappear
To something that you're not
Oh, but you forgot
It's never too late, never too late
You just waste away
Oh, you better watch your mouth with me
In what you say
Watch your mouth with me
I know what's hidden underneath your skin Always the same, always the same
In a way I feel your pain
I'll take
Always the same, always the same
In a way I feel your pain
Always the same, always the same
In a way I feel your pain
I'll take the blame
But I'm not falling for you again
You're holding on to fear
The answer is so clear
It's never too late, never too late
To want to disappear
To something that you're not
Oh, but you forgot
It's never too late, never too late
You just waste away
The song "Hidden" by Fighting The Villain speaks about discovering someone's true identity and the pain that comes when you realize that they are not who they claim to be. The lyrics talk about the falsehood that often comes with speaking in tongues and the confusion that can arise from such behavior. The song confronts the idea of people struggling with their true selves and disguising themselves as someone else due to fear and insecurity. The lyrics suggest that it is never too late to be who you truly are and that it is better to disappear into who you are rather than trying to be something or someone you are not.
The first verse sets up the theme of the song, where the singer questions the truth and the identity of someone they have encountered. They see through the facade and wish that they could see the person in a better light. The chorus reiterates that the person is not who they say they are and expresses the pain felt by the singer as a result of the deception. The second verse continues with the theme of falsehood and highlights the doubts and fears that are mirrored in the person's eyes. The bridge of the song talks about the importance of being mindful of what we say to others and the consequences that could come as a result of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth is such a funny word
The concept of 'truth' is peculiar in a situation where the singer uses obscure language that is incomprehensible to others
When you speak in tongue no one else has heard
Using uncommon words and expressions that are unfamiliar to others
Did you forget yourself?
Questioning the authenticity of the singer's persona
I see you're dressed as someone else tonight
Observing that the artist is pretending to be someone else
I wish that I could see you in a better light
Desiring to see the artist's true identity without deception
Oh, I should have realized this from the start
Regretting not recognizing the singer's true nature from the beginning
You aren't who you say you are
Accusing the singer of pretending to be someone else
Always the same, always the same
The artist's behavior is repetitive and predictable
In a way I feel your pain
Empathizing with the artist's internal conflict
I'll take the blame
Accepting responsibility for the situation
And I'm not falling for you again
Refusing to be deceived by the singer's actions once more
A liar's tounge stuck in another lie
A dishonest person who cannot stop lying
You're so full of doubt, it's mirrored in your eyes
The singer's lack of confidence is evident in their eyes
I can't go on like this
Expressing that the current behavior is unsustainable
Tonight I am just a character, convinced
Feeling like a pawn in a larger scheme
You're holding on to fear
The artist is controlled by fear
The answer is so clear
The solution to the situation is obvious
It's never too late, never too late
There is always a chance to change
To want to disappear
The desire to leave and escape one's current situation
To something that you're not
Pretending to be someone else
Oh, but you forgot
The artist is pointing out that the pretense is obvious
You just waste away
Continuing the deceptive behavior will result in personal decline
You better watch your mouth with me
The singer is warning the other person to be careful about what they say
I know what's hidden underneath your skin
The artist understands the true nature of the other person
Contributed by Cameron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ian Lucio
Cara que banda demais ADOREI O VOCAL MUITO BOM *OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO*
BethIsANerd12
They followed me on twitter last year, these guys are brilliant! Their incredibly sweet people
Dix Gamer
BethIsANerd12 me 2
Amii Myers
Kinda got followed by these guys and gal on twitter, Now I feel special as they're pretty good :D
xoSaeda
When I first listened to them, I had looked them up because they messaged me on twitter & asked me to like their facebook page & I looked them up on here & this was the first song I listened to & her voice sounded a lot different than I thought it would so it caught me of guard, but I seriously love this band now lol. They're amazing <3
Fox G.
This could be such a huge hit if they had more viewers
Theresnoway
After growing out of my scene face I still love this music and I found this when I was 13 I’m 20 now time has gone quick damn
Rosa Perez
Dude, this band is freaking AMAZING
Jennifer Vallen
WOW... For the first time I heard this song... And I fell in love with it! It's awesome!
MargaretsLight
it's a new sound for me., I'm not gonna judge the band for one song but I would like to hear more from this band.