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)
You Don't Bleed For Me
Killswitch Engage Lyrics
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Corrupted in your ways
Beside your contradictions
This walk we're searching has been grazed
Structured and dismayed
But you have all the answers for me
It's clear to me now
You don't speak,
You don't speak for me
There is no mistake
It's written on your face
You don't bleed
You don't bleed for me
Bleed for me!
When all must fall from your eyes
We see truth behind the lies
I don't believe a word you say
It's clear to me now
You're not what you claim
You don't speak,
You don't speak for me
There is no mistake
It's written on your face
You don't bleed
You don't bleed for me
Bleed for me!
Firefly of righteousness
But underneath of this deviousness
Screaming lies
Don't pretend to know me
Martyr of disgrace
With your plastic smile
I don't believe a word she says
Don't speak for me
You don't bleed
You don't bleed
You don't bleed, for me!
FOR ME!
Your words betray
The life that you live is a lie
The truth remains
I see through you
It's clear to me now
You're not what you claim
You don't speak,
You don't speak for me
There is no mistake
It's written on your face
You don't bleed
You don't bleed for me
Bleed for me!
The lyrics in Killswitch Engage's song “You Don't Bleed For Me” take on the topic of betrayal and deception. The song speaks of someone who has changed, turning away from their true self, corrupted and structured by their own contradictions. The singer of the song, the singer, sees through the facade of this person, who claims to know all the answers. But as the song progresses, the true nature of this person is revealed. The singer denounces this person as a liar, a martyr of disgrace, shouting out “don't speak for me” and urging them to “bleed for me”.
The tone of the song is intense, even aggressive, fuelled by powerful guitar riffs and a driving tempo that matches the sentiment of the lyrics. The chorus is especially memorable, driving home the message of the song with the repetition of “You don't speak for me” and “You don't bleed for me”. The message is clear - the singer won't be fooled by this person anymore, and is rejecting their false words and behavior emphatically.
The lyrics of "You Don't Bleed For Me" resonate with anyone who has experienced betrayal or deception. It is about someone losing sight of who they truly are, and the pain caused by that. The song is a powerful reminder to stay true to ourselves, and reject those who would deceive us.
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Line by Line Meaning
That is something that had changed
There has been a noticeable shift in behavior
Corrupted in your ways
You have become morally compromised
Beside your contradictions
Your actions are inconsistent with your words
This walk we're searching has been grazed
The path we are on has been damaged or obstructed
Structured and dismayed
Our plans have been disrupted and we are now disheartened
But you have all the answers for me
You claim to know everything and speak on my behalf
It's clear to me now
I have gained insight and see the truth
You're not what you claim
You are not who you pretend to be
You don't speak,
You don't speak for me
You do not represent me or my beliefs
There is no mistake
It is evident and undeniable
It's written on your face
Your true intentions are obvious and cannot be hidden
You don't bleed
You don't bleed for me
Bleed for me!
You do not share my passions or fight for my causes
When all must fall from your eyes
When you can no longer maintain your facade
We see truth behind the lies
We recognize the deception for what it is
I don't believe a word you say
I no longer trust or have faith in you
Firefly of righteousness
You appear to be a beacon of goodness
But underneath of this deviousness
Your true nature is deceitful and cunning
Screaming lies
You are attempting to deceive and manipulate us
Don't pretend to know me
You do not truly understand or empathize with me
Martyr of disgrace
You present yourself as a victim but are actually shameful
With your plastic smile
Your smile is artificial and insincere
Don't speak for me
You don't bleed
You don't bleed
You don't bleed, for me!
FOR ME!
You have no right to speak or act on my behalf because you are not passionate or committed to my cause
Your words betray
Your words reveal your true motives
The life that you live is a lie
You are not living authentically or truthfully
The truth remains
The reality of the situation cannot be denied
I see through you
I understand your true nature and motives
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JESSE D. LEACH, ADAM DUTKIEWICZ, MIKE D'ANTONIO, JOEL STROETZEL, JUSTIN FOLEY
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