Current members
* Jamey Jasta – vocals (1994-present)
* Chris Beattie – bass guitar (1994-present)
* Wayne Lozinak – guitar (1994–1996, 2009-present)
* Matt Byrne – drums (2000-present)
* Frank Novinec – guitar (2005-present)
Former members
* Larry Dwyer, Jr. – guitar (1994–1996)
* Dave Russo – drums (1994–1996)
* Matt McIntosh – guitar (1996–1999)
* Jamie "Pushbutton" Muckinhaupt – drums (1997–1999)
* Lou "Boulder" Richards (deceased) – guitar (1997–2002)
* F. Sean Martin – guitar (2000–2009)
Studio albums
* Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire (1997)
* Perseverance (2002)
* The Rise of Brutality (2003)
* Supremacy (2006)
* For the Lions (2009)
* Hatebreed (2009)
* The Divinity of Purpose (2013)
* The Concrete Confessional (2016)
* Weight of the False Self (2020)
Idolized and Vilified
Hatebreed Lyrics
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I'll take your dream
I'll take your dream and crush it
Does the truth ever rain
From the manic clouded mind
High on their thrones
Incapable, unkind
Fearful of life
When does nothing stand in the way
Of their demise
A master of a worthless kind
Controls your body, soul and mind
All or nothing
Binge and purge
Idolized and vilified
I'll take your dream and crush it
The bottom rushes up quick
So fast they never see
From the mountain of addiction
Looking down at enemies
A master of a worthless kind
Controls your body, soul and mind
All or nothing
Binge and purge
Idolized and vilified
I'll take your dream and crush it
Nailed down
Fate sealed
Worn thin
It always turns to hurt
I'll take your dream and crush it
I'm done, fuck it
I'm fucking done
Fuck it
The lyrics to "Idolized and Vilified" by Hatebreed are an angry indictment of those who seek to control others and crush their dreams. The opening lines ("I'll take your dream / I'll take your dream / I'll take your dream and crush it") set the tone for the rest of the song, which goes on to describe the manipulations and abuses perpetrated by these "masters of a worthless kind" who "control your body, soul and mind." The lyrics also touch on themes of addiction, self-destruction, and the pitiless march of time.
The second verse ("Does the truth ever rain / From the manic clouded mind / High on their thrones / Incapable, unkind / Ignoring the hourglass / Fearful of life / When does nothing stand in the way / Of their demise") is particularly powerful in its critique of those who are so wrapped up in their own self-importance and delusions that they cannot see the reality of the world around them. The chorus ("All or nothing / Binge and purge / Idolized and vilified / I'll take your dream and crush it") emphasizes the destructive cycle that these people perpetuate, in which they alternately elevate and demonize their victims while taking pleasure in their suffering.
Overall, "Idolized and Vilified" is a scathing takedown of power-hungry abusers and the damage they inflict on those around them. The lyrics are fueled by a righteous anger and a deep sense of empathy for those who have been victimized. It is a powerful call to action for those who would stand up against oppression and work to build a better world for all.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll take your dream
The singer will take away the listener's ambition or aspiration
I'll take your dream and crush it
The singer will not only take away the listener's ambition but also destroy it completely
Does the truth ever rain
The song questions if people ever tell the truth
From the manic clouded mind
People often lie because their minds are controlled by negative emotions and stress
High on their thrones
The people who are in power feel superior and arrogant over others
Incapable, unkind
The people in power are unfit to lead and have no empathy for others
Ignoring the hourglass
People fail to realize the passing of time and their own mortality
Fearful of life
People are scared of the uncertain future and the events that may occur at any moment
When does nothing stand in the way
People will not stop at anything to get what they want
Of their demise
Their obsession with power and control will ultimately lead to their downfall
A master of a worthless kind
The leader is worthless and adds no value to society
Controls your body, soul and mind
The leader has complete control over the people and their thoughts
All or nothing
People either go all-in or not at all in achieving their goals
Binge and purge
People consume and dispose at an extreme level in a destructive cycle
Idolized and vilified
People who are in power are either worshipped blindly or hated excessively by society
The bottom rushes up quick
People who are in positions of power can easily fall from grace
So fast they never see
People are so blinded by power that they fail to recognize their own mistakes
From the mountain of addiction
Power is like an addictive substance that people crave for more and more
Looking down at enemies
People in power see others as enemies and threats to their position
Nailed down
The person is trapped in their own destructive cycle and cannot get out
Fate sealed
The person is destined for failure and cannot escape their own destiny
Worn thin
The person has exhausted all their resources and is left with nothing
It always turns to hurt
Their own actions and decisions lead to their downfall and suffering
I'm done, fuck it
The person has given up and stopped trying
I'm fucking done
The person has completely abandoned their dreams and aspirations
Fuck it
The person is fed up and has no more patience or tolerance for their situation
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: CHRIS BEATTIE, JAMEY JASTA, MATTHEW P. BYRNE
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