PayBack
Misura Lyrics
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The lyrics to Misura's song "Payback" describe a person who has lost his passion for life and has become unable to bear his existence after losing everything that meant the world to him out of jealousy. The person singing the song was fooled by a friend who ended up stabbing him in the back even though he thought that they had a genuine friendship. The singer feels that he should have been able to see the envy in his friend's eyes, but he missed the signs.
The singer is so filled with hatred and anger that he plans to take his own life after he's taken his friend's life. This revenge is emphasized by the phrase "you are locked in the crosshairs of my hatred." The song also warns the friend to be constantly vigilant because the singer will not rest until he's exacted his revenge. The lyrics suggest that the friend cannot rely on anything in the world because he has caused his friend such pain and that payback will be given.
In summary, the lyrics to "Payback" are about the loss of trust and friendship due to jealousy and envy which leads to the desire for revenge that overrides the value of life itself. It is a powerful depiction of the depths of hatred and despair that humans can sink into when they feel betrayed and wronged by those closest to them.
Line by Line Meaning
My passion for this life has dwindled to nothing
I have lost all enthusiasm and motivation for living.
my existence has become unbearable
My life has become intolerable and unsatisfying.
the one thing i had, my entire world was taken from me out of jealousy.
The most important thing in my life, the only thing that gave me joy, was taken away from me due to your envy.
you fooled me with your friendship
You tricked me into believing that we were friends.
you stabbed me in the back
You betrayed me and acted against me in secret.
i should have seen the envy in your eyes.
I should have noticed the signs that you were envious of me.
I will leave this world but first i'll take you with me
Before I die, I will make sure to inflict vengeance upon you.
you are locked in the crosshairs of my hatred.
You are my target of hatred and anger.
you better sleep with one eye open, you better watch your fucking back.
You need to be cautious and aware of your surroundings because I am coming for you.
the one thing in this world you can't rely on.
You cannot depend on anything or anyone because of the fear of my revenge.
i will get payback.
I will get revenge on you.
i'll come to you in your fuckin nightmares,
You will not find peace even in your sleep because I will haunt you.
your days are numbered and counting down,
Your time is running out.
no more reason to keep on living except to take you down.
The only reason I still exist is to bring you down with me.
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jennifer stewart
this was always my favorite song. <3
sophes :3
You'd better sleep with one eye open
You'd better watch your fucking back
The one thing in this world you can rely on
I will get payback
I'll come to you in your fucking nightmares
Your days are numbered and counting down
No reason to keep on living
Except to take you down
Adam Schmidt
check out the 3 track cries of the dying demo if you can find it, they formed that band after misura. That didn't work either and the changed their name to Attack at Dawn, they had an ep out that is equally brutal. oh and misura had an album out before this one (shame of the nation) but it sucked, icarus was the only good track on it.