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Pillars
Outliar Lyrics
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It was decided from the start how it would end
Your mind was already made up before the moment I came in
Yet we play this game for your amusement
Control, deceit, hostility
Dead eyes and a forked tongue
A walking contradiction
An epidemic of mass proportion
Breeder of corruption
A liar′s word is an empty gift
Walking and talking contradiction
Confirming all suspicion
You've taken all hope away and set us free to destroy this place
And tear your pillars down
Hidden agendas
Traitors walk these wretched halls
Feigning sincerity
Narcissistic one and all
Pretend to listen
Pretend to give a damn
Hateful suspicion, dishonesty
This is what you have done
Beget the desecration
Til all is gone
Manifested in speculation and hate and disloyalty
Breeder of corruption
A liar′s word is an empty gift
Walking and talking contradiction
Confirming all suspicion
You've taken all hope away and set us free to destroy this place
And tear your pillars down
A tangled web of treachery is what you've woven
Predetermined tragedy
Your pillars crumble
The world you built upon deceit has come unwoven
Buried in the dead debris
Your pillars crumble
Dying
Dying and there′s no chance
Chance of resurrection
Dying
Dying and there′s no chance of resurrection
Struggle to fight - it's time you let go!
Can′t stop the flood of retaliation
Can't stop the backlash
You′re gonna drown
Can't stop your own disintegration
Watch as it all collapses down
Now that the floodgates have opened violently
Let the waters cleanse this land
And wash the waste of your dominion to the ground
Watch the pillars as they crumble down
Watch them as they crumble down
The lyrics to Outliar's song "Pillars" depict a powerful narrative of deceit, manipulation, and ultimately, the downfall of those who have propagated corruption and falsehoods. The song starts off with strong accusations of being lied to and manipulated, with the singer expressing how the other party's intentions were clear from the beginning. Despite this, they continue to engage in a toxic game driven by control, deceit, and hostility. The imagery of "dead eyes and a forked tongue" highlights the insidious nature of the individual being called out, portraying them as a walking contradiction and a source of widespread harm.
As the lyrics progress, the focus shifts to the consequences of the deception and treachery that have been sown. The individual is described as a "breeder of corruption," with their words being likened to empty gifts that only serve to confirm suspicions of their untrustworthiness. The impact of their actions is portrayed as stripping away hope and freedom, leading to the destruction of everything they have built. The imagery of tearing down pillars symbolizes dismantling the foundations of falsehood and deceit that have been erected.
The song delves deeper into the web of lies and betrayal that the individual has spun, with references to hidden agendas and traitorous behavior. The facade of sincerity is shattered, revealing a group of narcissists who feign empathy while perpetuating hatred, suspicion, and dishonesty. The consequences of their actions are depicted in stark terms, with desecration and destruction being the end result of their manipulation and disloyalty.
The final section of the lyrics paints a vivid picture of the ultimate downfall of the deceitful individual. Their world crumbles around them as the floodgates of retaliation are opened, symbolizing a reckoning for their actions. The imagery of drowning in their own disintegration and watching as everything collapses serves as a powerful illustration of the inevitability of facing the consequences of one's misdeeds. The call to let go and allow the cleansing waters to wash away the waste of their dominion signifies a cathartic release from the grip of corruption and a chance for redemption through acceptance and surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
Liar!
Accusing someone of being deceitful
It was decided from the start how it would end
The outcome was predetermined from the beginning
Your mind was already made up before the moment I came in
You had already made your decision before I even arrived
Yet we play this game for your amusement
We are involved in this situation for your entertainment
Control, deceit, hostility
You wield control through deceit and hostility
Dead eyes and a forked tongue
You lack sincerity and speak with duplicity
A walking contradiction
Your actions and words contradict each other
An epidemic of mass proportion
Your behavior is widespread and damaging
You cultivate envy, strife, distrust and despondency
You encourage negative emotions and attitudes
Breeder of corruption
You are the source of moral decay
A liar's word is an empty gift
You offer meaningless promises and lies
Walking and talking contradiction
Your words and actions conflict with each other
Confirming all suspicion
You are proving all doubts to be true
You've taken all hope away and set us free to destroy this place
You have extinguished all hope and allowed chaos to reign
And tear your pillars down
And bring down the foundation of your deceit
Writer(s): Raymond Currie
Contributed by Luke K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@metalderp8847
Saw them open for ommioim gathering, moonspell, aphoris, and dark tranquility! They did a fucking awesome job!!!
@Outliar
Many thanks!
@jakejargstorf
Awesome! Can’t wait for the show this weekend! Been rocking to this song for a while now. Love how it slows down and one point then kicks you in the face again. Beautifully done. Great video, guys.
@kraun124
Holy cow! Awesome song! Went places I wasn't expecting. \m/
@Outliar
Thanks, Danny!
@shadow6909
Can't express what this band means to me...
@elstoxictrace6176
Man amazing So good 🤘🤘
@blackmoonjdr
Savage shit brothers. Ray you're still shredding.
@ThrashMetalIQ
Killer!
@shadow6909
So badass