Serial Joe was a Canadian band from Newmarket, Ontario which consisted of h… Read Full Bio ↴Serial Joe was a Canadian band from Newmarket, Ontario which consisted of high school students Ryan Dennis (vocals, guitar), Ryan Stever (guitar), John Davidson (bass guitar) and Dan Stadnicki (drums). The group released four full-length albums. They were the house band on "YTV System Crash", and won the 1998 Much Music Video award for best independent video ("Skidrow"), and the single from their first album, "Mistake", gained international airplay. They won several other awards, and were given the honour of performing at Woodstock 1999 in the "emerging artists" tent. In the early 2000s, they were dropped from their label and broke up shortly thereafter. Vocalist Ryan Dennis and guitarist Ryan Stever are now part of the hard rock group High Kapitol.

Denial
Serial Joe Lyrics

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You and I bring it around again with a fresh flow
Low blow Tippin' ya over like a deck of cards
I'll tell you where you are stuck at the starting line with
Nothing left to say
Your ends unravel and your tips they start to fray
You think you know me you're inside of my head
But you ain't understood one single word that I have said
Follow the leader is the name of the game you play

You want to be takin' it but I'm gonna have my own way

[Chorus]
Erase the face of your enimies
The night is mine ya deny this
Take it down, you've got that look on your face
You think you're up there but you don't even know your place
You think you're something, make me do what you will
But I ain't buyin' uoi know that I have had my fill
See your body fallin', deeper in a hole
It's all over now you've gotta reach inside your soul
Fightin' to control
Denying what you know
The war inside your brain
Is like a sound insane

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Serial Joe's song “Denial” are about confronting and defeating someone who is trying to bring the singer down. The first verse describes the battle with the opponent, as they try to “tip” the singer over like a deck of cards. The opponent doesn't understand the singer or the words that they are saying, and just follows the leader. The chorus talks about erasing the face of enemies and denying them victory in the night. The opponent thinks they are superior but are missing out on something deep inside their own soul.

The second verse continues the fight, as the opponent falls deeper into a hole of their own making. The singer acknowledges that they are fighting to control their own thoughts and desires, denying what they know to be true to come out on top. The war inside their brain is like a “sound insane,” a confusing and maddening struggle. The chorus again emphasizes the singer's desire to deny their opponent's victory and take control.

Overall, the song “Denial” is about refusing to give up in the face of adversity and fighting against those who would try to bring you down. The lyrics are a rallying cry to stand up for oneself and deny the power of those who seek to control.

Line by Line Meaning

You and I bring it around again with a fresh flow
We are restarting our relationship with new and fresh energy

Low blow Tippin' ya over like a deck of cards
I am hurting you emotionally with a cheap shot and leaving you vulnerable

I'll tell you where you are stuck at the starting line with Nothing left to say
You are still stuck at the beginning of our relationship and have no response to my hurtful actions

Your ends unravel and your tips they start to fray
Your confidence is crumbling and you are losing your edge

You think you know me you're inside of my head
You believe you understand my motivations and thoughts

But you ain't understood one single word that I have said
However, you are not comprehending the true meaning of my words

Follow the leader is the name of the game you play
You are playing a game of blindly following me

You want to be takin' it but I'm gonna have my own way
You want control but I am asserting my own dominance

Erase the face of your enimies The night is mine ya deny this
I am victorious and taking control of this situation despite your denial

Take it down, you've got that look on your face You think you're up there but you don't even know your place
You are acting superior but in reality, you are out of place

You think you're something, make me do what you will But I ain't buyin' uoi know that I have had my fill
You believe you can manipulate me, but I am no longer engaging with you

See your body fallin', deeper in a hole It's all over now you've gotta reach inside your soul
You are metaphorically falling into a deep pit of despair and must reflect inward to find your way out

Fightin' to control Denying what you know The war inside your brain Is like a sound insane
You are struggling to take control of your thoughts and emotions, leading to internal chaos

Denying what you know
You are refusing to admit to your feelings and truths

The war inside your brain Is like a sound insane
Your internal battle is driving you to madness

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