1. Palisad… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, two artists with the name Palisades.
1. Palisades was a post-hardcore band from Iselin, New Jersey formed in 2008 as Marilyn Is Dead. They changed their name to Palisades in August 2011 and signed to Rise Records. Palisades has released five studio albums; Outcasts in 2012, Mind Games in 2015, a self-titled album in 2017, Erase the Pain in 2018, and their most recent Reaching Hypercritical on July 22, 2022. They also have one self-released album under their previous name. On January 11, 2023, the band officially confirmed that they will break up after one last show, scheduled on February 25, 2023. They also announced that they would be joined by former vocalist Lou Miceli and keyboardist Earl Halasan for this show.
Final lineup
Louis "Lou" Miceli Jr – lead vocals (2011–2021, 2023)
Xavier Adames – lead guitar, backing vocals (2008–2023)
Matthew Marshall – rhythm guitar (2008–2023)
Aaron Rosa – drums, percussion (2008–2023)
Earl Halasan – turntables, sampling, keyboards, synthesizers, programming (2008–2016, 2023), lead and rhythm guitar (2008–2013)
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2. Palisades were a post-hardcore band from in Melbourne, Australia, formed on April 29th, 2011, and disbanded in July 6th, 2012.
Betrayed
Palisades Lyrics
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a remnant of a ship that once sailed
never ever finding shore
welcomed the water in and then I begged for more
I feel nothing, I don't wanna feel a damn thing
A ghost of who I used to be
Forever haunting halls only to remind you of me
In the dark with no lantern, the only flames I found were hell
Whoa
Torturing myself
Whoa
Looking to find
Whoa
A little bit of remedy, remember when you were mine? You were mine
You know that you kill me, in every way
Whoa
I gave up everything. Is wrong to want you to stay?
I've got nothing left to give
You took advantage of me when I just took you in
and now I'm standing alone and I can finally see
You're the fucking enemy!
Please I'm begging you
I'm begging you to stay
The love, the lies, the sex, the pain
the life you left, the hate in me
The lyrics to "Betrayed" by Palisades weave together themes of emptiness, loss, and betrayal. The first verse of the song sets the stage for the rest of the track, as the singer compares themselves to a shipwrecked vessel that never made it to shore. This metaphorical language suggests that the singer has been adrift for some time, unable to find a sense of grounding or purpose in their life. They go on to describe themselves as a "ghost" of their former self, a haunting presence that serves only to remind others of what they've lost.
The chorus of the song introduces a note of desperation, with the singer expressing their desire to "torture" themselves in the hopes of finding some kind of "remedy." This suggests that the singer is in a great deal of emotional pain, and is willing to take drastic measures in order to relieve it. However, the chorus also reveals that the singer is haunted by memories of someone who used to be important to them. They ask whether it's "wrong to want you to stay," indicating that they may have been betrayed or abandoned by this person in the past.
The second verse of the song is more confrontational in tone, with the singer accusing the person who hurt them of being an "enemy." The anger and bitterness conveyed in these lines suggest that the singer has been deeply harmed by this betrayal, and is struggling to move on. The final lines of the song explore the aftermath of this pain, with the singer reflecting on the various ways in which they've been impacted by the experience.
Overall, "Betrayed" is a powerful exploration of grief and loss, and the complex emotions that arise when someone we love betrays us.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'm as empty as they come
I feel completely devoid of any emotion or purpose
a remnant of a ship that once sailed
I'm the leftover pieces of a past self that can never be fully restored
never ever finding shore
I'm lost and unable to find a sense of grounding or stability
welcomed the water in and then I begged for more
I opened myself up to the worst kind of pain and now I can't stop hurting
I feel nothing, I don't wanna feel a damn thing
I am so broken that I can no longer experience any emotions
A ghost of who I used to be
I have been reduced to a mere shadow of the person I once was
Forever haunting halls only to remind you of me
I am stuck in the same place, reliving the same memories, serving only as a reminder of what used to be
No matter how you spin this, I keep looking for myself
Regardless of how you try to explain or justify things, I am searching for a way to rediscover who I am
In the dark with no lantern, the only flames I found were hell
I am wandering around aimlessly, surrounded solely by destruction and despair
Torturing myself
I am inflicting pain and torment upon myself, unable to escape my own thoughts
Looking to find
I am actively searching for a solution, a way to fix what has been broken
A little bit of remedy, remember when you were mine? You were mine
I am hoping for a sense of relief, a fleeting memory of when things were good between us
You know that you kill me, in every way
Your actions and behavior have hurt me deeply, in more ways than I can even express
I gave up everything. Is wrong to want you to stay?
I sacrificed everything for you, and now I am questioning whether it was worth it to hold onto hope for your return
I've got nothing left to give
I have given all that I can and have nothing more to offer
You took advantage of me when I just took you in
I welcomed you into my life with kindness and trust, only for you to manipulate me and use me to your advantage
and now I'm standing alone and I can finally see
I am left isolated and alone with a newfound sense of clarity and understanding
You're the fucking enemy!
You are the source of all my pain and suffering, and I can no longer ignore that fact
Please I'm begging you
Despite everything, I still yearn for your presence and affection
I'm begging you to stay
I desperately want you to return, to fix what has been broken
The love, the lies, the sex, the pain
Our relationship was a tumultuous mix of passionate love, deceitful lies, physical pleasure, and devastating pain
the life you left, the hate in me
You have moved on with your life while I am consumed by lingering resentment and hatred towards you
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River Snow
the synths and programming on this album are incredible goodjob cameron
Jonathan Hunter Blasberg
This band is awesome! Wish there was a little more screaming but they're great either way
solidslides
THE SYNTHS ARE SICK! lovin it c:
Lord Jebediya Barnaby
I really love this band man.
Nicolee Marie
This song totally gets how I've been feeling lately :)
Chandre Gouws
This is absolutely the best song ever I LOVE it
Christopher M. Tantillo
That breakdown during the last 30 seconds of the song though... <3
Benny Sanchez
like I said I love this album more than I love myself ugh
artificialisme
probably the best song on the album
AdamFonts
This is my favorite off the album