You Don't Bleed For Me
Killswitch Engage [2013] Disarm The Descent 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 to Killswitch Engage's "You Don't Bleed For Me" reflect a sense of disillusionment and disappointment with someone who has become corrupted and deceptive. The song's narrator speaks of the subject's once-held beliefs having been "corrupted," and how they have become "structured and dismayed." The individual in question "pretends to know" the singer and others, claiming to have "all the answers," but in reality, they "don't speak for me." It's clear that this person is not what they claim to be, as written on their face is the fact that they "don't bleed" for the singer.
The song's second verse continues this theme, with the singer declaring that they "don't believe a word" the individual says. The metaphor of a "firefly of righteousness" with a "plastic smile" adds to the sense of artificiality and inauthenticity surrounding this person. Despite their claims to be a martyr, they are actually a "martyr of disgrace," and they do not bleed for the singer or anyone else.
Overall, "You Don't Bleed For Me" is a powerful expression of frustration and disillusionment with someone who has turned out to be a disappointment. The song's lyrics are filled with powerful imagery and metaphors that enhance the sense of disappointment and betrayal being expressed.
Line by Line Meaning
That is something that had changed
Something has changed, and not for the better.
Corrupted in your ways
You have become twisted and corrupted in your actions and behavior.
Beside your contradictions
Despite your contradictions and inconsistencies.
This walk we're searching has been grazed
This journey we are on has been filled with obstacles and challenges.
Structured and dismayed
Feeling lost and disillusioned within the structure and routine of life.
But you have all the answers for me
Despite my struggles and uncertainty, you claim to have all the answers for me.
It's clear to me now
I have come to understand the truth of the situation.
You're not what you claim
You are not truthful in what you say or claim to be.
You don't speak,
You do not speak on my behalf.
There is no mistake
I am certain that what I see and feel is the truth.
It's written on your face
Your true intentions and feelings are revealed by your facial expressions and body language.
You don't bleed
You do not suffer or sacrifice for me in any way.
Bleed for me!
I need you to show me that you care and are willing to put yourself on the line for me.
When all must fall from your eyes
When all the false pretenses and masks that you wear are stripped away.
We see truth behind the lies
The true nature of your deceit and dishonesty is revealed.
I don't believe a word you say
I find it hard to trust or believe anything that you tell me.
Firefly of righteousness
A symbol of goodness and morality.
But underneath of this deviousness
Beneath the surface, however, lies deceit and trickery.
Screaming lies
Yelling out falsehoods and untruths without regard for the consequences.
Don't pretend to know me
Do not assume that you understand or know me better than I know myself.
Martyr of disgrace
Someone who takes on a victim mentality and portrays themselves as being mistreated or oppressed.
With your plastic smile
Faking emotions or feelings, putting on a facade for the sake of appearances.
You don't bleed
You do not feel the pain or suffering that I am experiencing.
for me!
I need someone to empathize with me and be willing to help me through my difficult situation.
Your words betray
Your words do not match your actions and are therefore misleading and deceitful.
The life that you live is a lie
You are not living truthfully or authentically, and it shows in your behavior and actions.
The truth remains
Despite your attempts to hide the truth, it is still present and cannot be ignored.
I see through you
I am aware of your true nature and intentions, and your attempts to deceive me are futile.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LEACH, JESSE D. / DUTKIEWICZ, ADAM / D'ANTONIO, MIKE / STROETZEL, JOEL / FOLEY, JUSTIN
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