Reign Supreme is a Hardcore band from Philadelphia, PA, comprised of ex-mem… Read Full Bio ↴Reign Supreme is a Hardcore band from Philadelphia, PA, comprised of ex-members of Blacklisted, Palehorse, Roundhouse NJ and Braindead. In 2006 they recorded a 4-song demo, which became the "Fuck The Weak" 7-inch released in 2007 on Rock Vegas Records. 2007 also saw the release of a 3-song vinyl on Dead By 23 Records. During their time with Malfunction/Deathwish they have released the "American Violence" EP in 2008 and their debut full length "Testing The Limits Of Infinite" in 2009.

In 2012 the band will release a new ep named 'skyburial' on mediaskare records.

Iscariot
Reign Supreme Lyrics

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And now I see, I was wrong
Cold-blooded, unforgivable
Nothing that you say can make this right
I died tonight

A tiny part of me
Shattered trust
I don't believe in truth

And I won't make the same mistakes
And I won't let you get the best of me

I gave you everything
I watched you throw it all away
I gave you everything

Iscariot
Liar, you betray

Iscariot
Betray

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Reign Supreme's song Iscariot are about betrayal and the sense of disappointment that comes along with it. The first verse expresses regret for blindly trusting someone who turned out to be cold-blooded and unforgivable. The realization that nothing the person says can make up for the betrayal leads the singer to feel as if a part of them has died. The second verse showcases the shattered trust that the singer has towards this person and the lack of belief in the concept of truth. However, the chorus, "I won't make the same mistakes, and I won't let you get the best of me," shows resilience and determination to move forward from this betrayal.

The title of the song, "Iscariot," is a reference to Judas Iscariot, the biblical figure who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. The use of this name further emphasizes the severity of the betrayal experienced by the singer. The lyrics also contain a reference to the famous saying "fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me," as the singer declares that they won't make the same mistakes again.

Line by Line Meaning

And now I see, I was wrong
I realize that my previous beliefs were incorrect

Cold-blooded, unforgivable
Your actions were immoral and cannot be pardoned

Nothing that you say can make this right
No excuses or apologies can reverse what you have done

I died tonight
Your betrayal feels like a severe blow to my sense of self

A tiny part of me
A fraction of myself

Shattered trust
My confidence in you has been irreparably broken

I don't believe in truth
I have lost faith in honesty and integrity

And I won't make the same mistakes
I will learn from this misfortune and avoid repeating it

And I won't let you get the best of me
I won't permit you to dominate or subjugate me

I gave you everything
I bestowed upon you all that I had or could offer

I watched you throw it all away
I observed you recklessly discard what was generously given to you