Betrayed
H8Machine Lyrics


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Broken and lost is the way that I feel
Can not control what I've lost can not tell what is real.
I lost all the things that were in my reach
But when I got back, it wasn't to be.

Lost all my sense of what's real and what's fake,
Lost all my sense how much more can I take.
Feelings of anguish to settle the score,
Retribution I want, I can't take no more. No more.

Chorus

Broken lost and betrayed
Survival of the fittest is what they say.
Reality's here again
To put me into check and see who's my friend.

There's nothing left I can see no more,
There's no one left and I ask just what for,
The days of just loyalty are far removed.
Replaced with people that have something to prove.

Shallow minds lead hopeless ways
And hopelessness I'm seeing today
No care to stand up and take it head on
No care to fight back now I look and they're gone.

Chorus

Given more and more to you
What the fuck I ever get in return
Another scar across my back
You think maybe I'd fuckin learn
But now I'm harder than before
I take my strength from the times I've been broken.




Waiting for the very next time
So I can hear the words from the unspoken

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of H8Machine's song Betrayed convey the feeling of being let down by people who were thought to be loyal friends or allies. The singer feels broken and lost after losing everything he had, including his sense of what is real and what is fake. He is filled with feelings of anguish and desires retribution. The chorus emphasizes the theme of being broken, lost and betrayed and how it is a sort of survival of the fittest. Reality is a harsh reminder to evaluate who in life is truly a friend.


The second verse implies that people are no longer loyal or trustworthy, but have something to prove. The singer sees the world filled with shallow minds and hopelessness. They don't fight back or stand up, rather they give in to the hopeless way of life. The overall message is an admonishment and expression of betrayal while the singer longs to better understand why situations and people around them are so disloyal.


Interesting facts about the song Betrayed include that it was released in November 2012 and is one of the most popular songs from the 2013 album "The Damage is Done". The album has received excellent reviews from critics and fans. The H8Machine is a New York-based hardcore metal band that was founded in 2010. Some of the members of the band, including their lead singer, were members of the legendary hardcore metal band Biohazard.


Other interesting facts include that the song Betrayed has been featured in the video game "Madden NFL 25" and on the television series "Sons of Anarchy". The band is known for their energetic live performances and has shared the stage with other famous metal bands such as Napalm Death and Sick of it All. H8Machine has toured all over Europe and the United States.


The original chords for Betrayed by H8Machine are not available, but the song is in the key of E minor. The song has a strong tempo, with powerful and hard-hitting instrumentation. The key of E minor is often used in rock and metal music to create an intense and moody atmosphere.


Line by Line Meaning

Broken and lost is the way that I feel
Feeling shattered and directionless.


Can not control what I've lost can not tell what is real.
Unable to cope with losses and the confusion that follows.


I lost all the things that were in my reach
I lost everything that I could have taken hold of.


But when I got back, it wasn't to be.
But upon regaining my footing, everything was still out of reach.


Lost all my sense of what's real and what's fake,
Lost touch with discerning between authenticity and deceit.


Lost all my sense how much more can I take.
Lost the ability to endure because of persistent setbacks.


Feelings of anguish to settle the score,
Overwhelming emotions of sadness and pain pushing for reprisal.


Retribution I want, I can't take no more. No more.
I crave revenge and can no longer endure it without action.


Broken lost and betrayed
Feeling shattered, confused, and let down.


Survival of the fittest is what they say.
It is said that only those most adaptable or capable will make it through tough times.


Reality's here again
Here's what's real.


To put me into check and see who's my friend.
To test where I stand and who I can trust.


There's nothing left I can see no more,
I see nothing left for me now.


There's no one left and I ask just what for,
I'm alone and asking why.


The days of just loyalty are far removed.
Days of pure loyalty are long gone.


Replaced with people that have something to prove.
Replaced with people who have to assert themselves.


Shallow minds lead hopeless ways
Simple minds lead pointless paths.


And hopelessness I'm seeing today
I'm witnessing despair at this moment.


No care to stand up and take it head on
Lack of determination to confront and overcome obstacles.


No care to fight back now I look and they're gone.
Lack of willingness to retaliate and now those people are nowhere to be found.


Given more and more to you
I have bestowed much upon you.


What the fuck I ever get in return
What the hell have I received in exchange?


Another scar across my back
Another painful mark left upon me by others.


You think maybe I'd fuckin learn
You'd think I would have learned by now.


But now I'm harder than before
However, I have become stronger due to these experiences.


I take my strength from the times I've been broken.
I derive my power from moments of vulnerability and defeat.


Waiting for the very next time
Anticipating when the next time will come.


So I can hear the words from the unspoken
So I can hear the communication that is not verbally expressed.




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