They were successful in… Read Full Bio ↴Ryker's is a Hardcore band from Kassel, Germany.
They were successful in the European Hardcore scene in the nineties.
They have made 6 studio albums and 12 singles / EPs.
Loyalty
Ryker's Lyrics
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The feelings that we shared
Loyalty has become meaningless
In relation to what you've dared
In relation to what you've dared!
I needed someone to talk to
Someone who had faith in me
Now there's no one i can turn to
You got no soul
No respect for the other
You never cared
So why should i bother?
Why should i bother?
I gave you all i had to give
Couldn't give you all you needed
You cut me open
Watched me as i bleeded
It's easy to forgive
But it's so hard to forget
It's easier to see how
Trust becomes regret
Regret!
It's never been like this
I've never felt like this before
My wounds are so deep
The pain i can't ignore
You've gone too far
Too far for far too long
Take your stand
We'll see if you'll come along
You played yourself foul
And i can't even wish you well
Drop dead motherfucker
For the lies you tell
The first verse of Ryker's song "Loyalty" paints a picture of a relationship that was once filled with happy memories and strong emotions. However, the idea of loyalty has lost meaning in relation to what the other person has dared to do. The singer of the song is clearly hurt and feels betrayed by the other person's actions. They’re now in a position where they cannot confide in anyone without risking their integrity. The singer then goes on to address the other person and questions their humanity, lack of respect for others, and lack of care. The chorus repeats the question of why the singer should bother with the other person when they've given their all to the relationship but have not received what they needed. The bridge speaks to the aftermath of the situation and how it has affected the singer psychologically. The pain is so intense that it's hard to forget, and the trust that once existed has now turned into regret.
In essence, the song is about a relationship that was once based on the principles of loyalty and trust between two individuals that knew each other well. However, something happened along the way, and one person betrayed the other, leading to the dissolution of the relationship. The singer is left feeling hurt and betrayed, questioning the point of the relationship and the trust they held in the other person. Overall, the lyrics are about the loss of trust between people and the pain that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Those hours... those memories
A reminiscence of the time spent together
The feelings that we shared
Recalling the emotions experienced with the other person
Loyalty has become meaningless
The value of loyalty diminished due to other person's actions
In relation to what you've dared
Justifying how the other person broke the trust they had
In relation to what you've dared!
Reiterating how the other person acted inappropriately
I needed someone to talk to
Looking for a trusted person to confide in
Someone who had faith in me
A person who would believe and support me
Now there's no one i can turn to
Feeling unaided and unsupported by anyone
Without risking my integrity
There's nobody I can turn to without jeopardizing my personal beliefs
You got no soul
Characterizing the other person as being heartless and cruel
No respect for the other
Depicting how the other person lacked empathy and understanding for others
You never cared
Stating that the other person was never genuinely concerned
So why should i bother?
Questioning the point of continuing the relationship given the other's lack of care
Why should i bother?
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
I gave you all i had to give
Giving everything within one's capacity to provide for the other person
Couldn't give you all you needed
Not being able to fulfill all of the other person's requirements
You cut me open
Referring to the other person's betrayal and emotional distress caused
Watched me as i bleeded
The other person had no concern over the painful consequences of their actions
It's easy to forgive
Forgiving others may come naturally but...
But it's so hard to forget
...forgetting the hurt they caused is challenging
It's easier to see how
Explaining how to deduce when...
Trust becomes regret
...trust results in a feeling of disappointment when the relationship ends badly
Regret!
Emphasizing the impact of the loss of trust on an individual
It's never been like this
Suggesting that the individual hasn't experienced this level of negativity before
I've never felt like this before
Feeling acutely about the situation and expressing the same
My wounds are so deep
Expressing emotional pain that has affected the individual significantly
The pain i can't ignore
Unable to ignore the hurt and anguish they are experiencing
You've gone too far
The other person has exceeded the boundaries of the relationship with their actions
Too far for far too long
They have been behaving erratically for an extended period of time
Take your stand
Defining the point at which the individual decides to make a stand
We'll see if you'll come along
The individual is prepared to see what the other person chooses to do
You played yourself foul
The other person has cheated themselves by their actions
And i can't even wish you well
The individual feels betrayed to the point where they cannot even offer goodwill to the other
Drop dead motherfucker
An exclamation of disgust towards the other person
For the lies you tell
The other's lies have caused the individual a great deal of pain
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.