Whispers
Life of Agony Lyrics


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You probably heard all about it
You probably heard every word
It didn't take long for them to spread it
It didn't take long to spread the word

You can whisper if you want to
You can call me shat you will
You can cower in your corner
Or you can say it to my grill

Smiles come from the fake ones
They'll pretend to be your friend
They'll cut you down just to have fun
Then kiss your ass to make amends

And I wish I may and I wish I might

You never know who really starts it
You never know who's talking shit




In the end it doesn't matter
Cause in the end, they're all on your list

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Life of Agony's song "Whispers" speak to the theme of rumors and gossip, and how they can quickly spread and escalate. The opening lines mention how the subject of the rumors may have heard every word about something that was said about them. The lyrics go on to suggest that rumors can be hurtful and are often spread by cowards who hide behind whispers. The chorus of the song speaks to the idea that the subject of the rumors can choose to ignore them or confront them head-on. The lyrics suggest that fake and insincere people may offer false friendship only to cut someone down later.


The second verse reinforces the message that rumors and gossip are hurtful and the people who spread them may not be trustworthy. The lyrics also suggest that trying to figure out who starts rumors and talking about them does not really matter since ultimately they all end up on the same "list".


Overall, "Whispers" is a song that speaks to the idea that rumors and gossip can be very damaging and hurtful, and that it's important to either ignore them or confront them head-on.


Line by Line Meaning

You probably heard all about it
It is likely that you have heard about the situation


You probably heard every word
It is likely that you have heard all the details about the situation


It didn't take long for them to spread it
The information about the situation was spread quickly by those involved


It didn't take long to spread the word
The information about the situation was spread quickly by those involved


You can whisper if you want to
You have the option to speak about the situation in a secretive manner


You can call me shat you will
You can refer to me however you want


You can cower in your corner
You have the option to hide away in fear


Or you can say it to my grill
Alternatively, you can confront me directly and say it to my face


Smiles come from the fake ones
People who are being insincere will often smile to conceal their true feelings


They'll pretend to be your friend
These insincere people will act like they are your friend


They'll cut you down just to have fun
However, they will take pleasure in disparaging or mocking you for their own amusement


Then kiss your ass to make amends
But they will turn around and try to make up for it by being excessively kind or flattering


And I wish I may and I wish I might
This line is likely an intro or segue leading into the next verse


You never know who really starts it
It's impossible to always identify who initiated the situation


You never know who's talking shit
You can't know for sure who is spreading untrue or hurtful information


In the end it doesn't matter
Ultimately, the specifics of the situation don't hold much importance


Cause in the end, they're all on your list
Because in the end, everyone involved is affected by it, so it's best to move on




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN ROBERT, DAN RICHARDSON, JOEY ZAMPELLA, KEITH CAPUTO, SAL ABRUSCATO

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