Flotsam and Jetsam has released fourteen studio albums in their career, with the latest being 2021's Blood in the Water. Despite not achieving similar levels of commercial success as some of their thrash metal contemporaries, the band emerged as part of the second wave of the genre in the mid-to-late 1980s (along with Sepultura, Testament and Death Angel), and has enjoyed some moderate success in the United States, with two of their albums (1988's No Place for Disgrace and 1990's When the Storm Comes Down) entering the Billboard 200 chart, and their fourth album Cuatro (1992) cracking the top 30 on the Heatseekers chart.
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Discography
Doomsday for the Deceiver (1986)
No Place for Disgrace (1988)
When the Storm Comes Down (1990)
Cuatro (1992)
Drift (1995)
High (1997)
Unnatural Selection (1999)
My God (2001)
Dreams of Death (2005)
The Cold (2010)
Ugly Noise (2012)
Flotsam and Jetsam (2016)
The End of Chaos (2019)
Blood in the Water (2021)
Desecrator
Flotsam and Jetsam Lyrics
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The next one to betray and chosen to face this test.
When you find yourself scorning the trust and
Find it simple to lie,
Falling easy prey to your lust, giving treachery a try.
You'll soon wish you could die...it can be arranged...
Go right ahead, go on and play your games,
When it does, you'll know and feel the wickedness of delusion,
And the pain selfish pleasures conceal.
CHORUS
Desecrator - insanity is close at hand, fear and desolation.
Violator - your conscience will command, no, it's not a dream.
It's a living nightmare - a moment of lust destroys the bond.
Desecrator - cursed jezebel, it will never end...rot in hell.
You weren't the first and won't be the last,
The last one to betray, you have failed this test.
Like a helpless plaything, a powerless victim of lust,
You gambled honor for pleasure, a wager that cost precious trust.
CHORUS
In Flotsam and Jetsam's song Desecrator, the lyrics depict the consequences of betrayal and infidelity. The first paragraph talks about how one can never be the first to betray someone, but they can be the next in line. The person who betrays puts themselves to the test and must face the consequences of their actions. When emotions like lust start to control their actions, they find it simple to lie and cheat, slowly losing the trust that was once placed in them. The lyrics state that they will soon wish they could die or change the circumstances, but it can be arranged. The second paragraph mentions how the person will eventually face the price for their games, and their heart will shred their brain once they realize the extent of their delusion. The chorus talks about how the person will be met with fear, desolation, and guilt as they have violated the trust of others through their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't be first, but you may be next,
You are not the first person to betray, but you could be the next in line.
The next one to betray and chosen to face this test.
The next person to betray will have to face the consequences of their actions.
When you find yourself scorning the trust and
If you find that you disregard trust and
Find it simple to lie,
lying comes easily to you,
Falling easy prey to your lust, giving treachery a try.
you succumb easily to your desires, even if it means betraying those who trust you.
You'll soon wish you could die...it can be arranged...
You will soon regret your actions and feel as though death is the only way out - and it may even become a reality.
Go right ahead, go on and play your games,
If you choose to continue on this path of betrayal and deceit, go ahead and play your games.
Your time will come my friend, your heart will shred your brain.
Eventually, you will face the consequences of your actions and it will cause you great emotional pain.
When it does, you'll know and feel the wickedness of delusion,
When the consequences arrive, you will understand the delusional and wicked nature of your actions.
And the pain selfish pleasures conceal.
The pleasures you sought through betrayal and deceit will ultimately lead to personal pain that you cannot ignore.
Desecrator - insanity is close at hand, fear and desolation.
For those who betray trust, insanity is a potential consequence, along with fear and despair.
Violator - your conscience will command, no, it's not a dream.
Your conscience will tell you that what you've done is wrong - it will not be a fleeting thought.
It's a living nightmare - a moment of lust destroys the bond.
Betrayal and deceit can lead to a living nightmare, and all it takes is one moment of giving in to desires to permanently damage a previously strong bond.
Desecrator - cursed jezebel, it will never end...rot in hell.
For those who betray trust, the consequences will never truly go away and they will suffer for their actions in the afterlife.
You weren't the first and won't be the last,
You are not the first person to betray, and unfortunately, you won't be the last either.
The last one to betray, you have failed this test.
As the last person to betray, you have failed the test of loyalty and have caused significant harm and pain.
Like a helpless plaything, a powerless victim of lust,
In the face of lust, you have become powerless and unable to resist acting on your desires, like a toy in someone else's control.
You gambled honor for pleasure, a wager that cost precious trust.
By choosing to betray trust in order to pursue personal pleasure, you have gambled your honor and caused a significant loss of trust from those you betrayed.
Desecrator - insanity is close at hand, fear and desolation.
The potential consequences of betrayal - insanity, fear, and despair - are looming closer than ever.
Violator - your conscience will command, no, it's not a dream.
You will be haunted by your actions and your conscience will not let you forget what you've done.
It's a living nightmare - a moment of lust destroys the bond.
Betraying trust can lead to an ongoing nightmare, as one impulsive moment can irreparably damage a previously strong bond.
Desecrator - cursed jezebel, it will never end...rot in hell.
The consequences of betrayal are eternal, and you will suffer for your actions in the afterlife.
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Written by: CARLSON, GILBERT, NEWSTED, SMITH
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