Killswitch Engage rose to fame with its 2004 release The End of Heartache, which peaked at number 21 on the Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA in December 2007 for over 500,000 shipments in the United States. The title track, "The End of Heartache", was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2005 for Best Metal Performance, and a live DVD titled (Set This) World Ablaze was released in 2005. Killswitch Engage has performed at festivals such as Soundwave Festival, Wacken Open Air, Reading and Leeds Festivals, Ozzfest, Download Festival, Rock on the Range, Rock am Ring, Mayhem Festival, Monsters of Rock, Pointfest, Knotfest and Heavy MTL. The band has sold over four million records in the U.S. and has been considered notable within the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, and has also been considered one of the earliest leading forces of the metalcore genre.
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Studio albums
Killswitch Engage (2000)
Alive or Just Breathing (2002)
The End of Heartache (2004)
As Daylight Dies (2006)
Killswitch Engage (2009)
Disarm the Descent (2013)
Incarnate (2016)
Atonement (2019)
LOYALTY
Killswitch Engage Lyrics
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"If you want justice you've come to the wrong place"
"I disagree. I want to bring those who have wronged me to
justice and all those who've wronged me are right here"
Fight from the fledged
Passing through the blood red sun
You're the watchers in the southern skies
Fighting until our last breath
Feel this indenting death
Through honor and victory
We will be avenged
Avenged
Loyalty unto the grave
Unbowed, Unbent
We are unbroken
[?] blood and define
Choking on these venomous voices
We overcome our enemy
Until all are vanquished
Flames course through the darkness
For life to be avenged
Through honor and victory
We make amends
Loyalty unto the grave
Unbowed, Unbent
We are unbroken
Loyalty until the grave
Unbowed, Unbent
We are unbroken
Sever these venomous voices
Voice from the pain
My death won't be in vain
Loyalty until the grave
Loyal until death
Loyal to the grave
Loyal until death
Loyal to the grave
Loyalty unto the grave
Unbowed, Unbent
We are unbroken
The opening lyric "Justice for my sister and her children," is a powerful and emotional statement. It implies that the singer is seeking revenge and justice for a wrong that was done to someone close to them. The following lines, "If you want justice you've come to the wrong place" and "I disagree. I want to bring those who have wronged me to justice and all those who've wronged me are right here," suggest that the singer is willing to take matters into their own hands and will not rely on anyone else for justice.
In the second verse, the lines "Fighting until our last breath" and "Through honor and victory, we will be avenged" indicate that the singer is willing to fight to the death for their cause. The repetition of the phrase "Loyalty unto the grave, unbowed, unbent, we are unbroken" reinforces the idea of unwavering dedication to their cause, even in the face of death.
The final verse ends with "My death won't be in vain, loyalty until the grave." This suggests that the singer is willing to die for their cause but will not do it in vain. They will fight until the end, seeking justice and revenge for their loved one's injustice.
Overall, "Loyalty" speaks to the intense emotions of loss, revenge, and loyalty. The lyrics suggest that the singer will go to great lengths to avenge the wrong done to their loved ones, even if it means sacrificing themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Justice for my sister and her children
I seek justice for my sister and her children, who have been wronged by someone.
If you want justice you've come to the wrong place
This place won't provide justice, so don't expect to get justice here.
I disagree. I want to bring those who have wronged me to justice and all those who've wronged me are right here
I disagree with the idea that justice can't be found here. I want to bring my wrongdoers to justice and they are here with me.
Fight from the fledged
Fight from the beginning and don't give up.
Passing through the blood red sun
Going through a difficult and dangerous situation.
You're the watchers in the southern skies
You are watching over everything and everyone, always aware of what's going on.
Fighting until our last breath
Continuing to fight until the very end, never giving up.
Feel this indenting death
Suffering from injuries and exhaustion but still fighting.
Through honor and victory
By acting with honor and achieving victory.
We will be avenged
We want to get revenge for what has been done to us.
Loyalty unto the grave
We will remain loyal until the day we die and even beyond that.
Unbowed, Unbent
We will not be beaten down or broken.
We are unbroken
We have survived everything we've been through and are still going strong.
Flames course through the darkness
Against all odds, we keep going even in the darkest of times.
For life to be avenged
To seek vengeance for what was done to us in order to restore balance and peace.
We make amends
We work to correct the wrongs that have been done and make things right again.
Sever these venomous voices
Ignoring the negative voices that tell us to quit and focusing on moving forward.
Voice from the pain
Speaking out from the hurt and pain we've experienced.
My death won't be in vain
I won't die for nothing - I'm fighting for a cause and to make things better for those who come after me.
Loyal until death
Remaining faithful and committed until the very end.
Loyal to the grave
Staying true and loyal forever, even beyond death.
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.