Set It Off has experimented with a variety of genres, beginning with pop-punk within their early years and then adding R&B elements within their album Duality, in 2014. Carson has stated online that the band was influenced by Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, Green Day and Blink-182 in the earliest years of the band. Set It Off introduced more influences; including hip-hop and emo within 2019's Midnight. However, in 2023, the band have returned to their pop-punk roots, through singles including 'Punching Bag', 'Win Win' and 'Evil People'.
The band have released five studio albums including Cinematics (2012), Duality (2014), Upside Down (2016), Midnight (2019) and Elsewhere (2022). They have also appeared in 'Punk Goes' through various covers including 'This Christmas (I'll Burn It to the Ground)' and 'Problem'.
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Set It Off Lyrics
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Beware, beware, be skeptical
Of their smiles, their smiles of plated gold
Deceit so natural
But a wolf in sheep's clothing is more than a warning
Bla-bla-black sheep, have you any soul?
Jack, be nimble, Jack, be quick
Jill's a little whore and her alibis are dirty tricks
So could you
Tell me how you're sleeping easy
How you're only thinking of yourself
Show me how you justify
Telling all your lies like second nature
Listen, mark my words, one day
You will pay, you will pay
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Aware, aware, you stalk your prey
With criminal mentality
You sink your teeth into the people you depend on
Infecting everyone, you're quite the problem
Feefifofum, you better run and hide
I smell the blood of a petty little coward
Jack, be lethal, Jack, be slick
Jill will leave you lonely dying in a filthy ditch
So could you
Tell me how you're sleeping easy
How you're only thinking of yourself
Show me how you justify
Telling all your lies like second nature
Listen, mark my words, one day
You will pay, you will pay
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Maybe you'll change
Abandon all your wicked ways
Make amends and start anew again
Maybe you'll see
All the wrongs you did to me
And start all over, start all over again
Who am I kidding
Now, let's not get overzealous here
You've always been a huge piece of shit
If I could kill you I would
But it's frowned upon in all fifty states
Having said that, burn in hell
So tell me how you're sleeping easy
How you're only thinking of yourself
Show me how you justify
Telling all your lies like second nature
Listen, mark my words, one day
You will pay, you will pay
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
The song "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" by Set It Off is a scathing criticism of someone who presents themselves as kind and trustworthy, but is actually manipulative and harmful. The opening lyrics, "Ha ha ha, this is about you / Beware, beware, be skeptical / Of their smiles, their smiles of plated gold / Deceit so natural / But a wolf in sheep's clothing is more than a warning" set the tone for the song's message. The metaphor of a wolf in sheep's clothing is used to describe the subject's deceptive nature, and the lyrics go on to call out their specific actions and behaviors.
The chorus, "Tell me how you're sleeping easy / How you're only thinking of yourself / Show me how you justify / Telling all your lies like second nature / Listen, mark my words, one day / You will pay, you will pay / Karma's gonna come collect your debt" reinforces the theme of the song. The singer is angry and is warning the subject that their actions will have consequences. The bridge offers a glimmer of hope for redemption, but ultimately the lyrics return to disdain for the subject, saying "You've always been a huge piece of shit / If I could kill you I would / But it's frowned upon in all fifty states / Having said that, burn in hell."
Overall, "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" is a blistering critique of those who present a false image of themselves, and a warning that their actions will eventually catch up with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Beware, beware, be skeptical
Of their smiles, their smiles of plated gold
Deceit so natural
But a wolf in sheep's clothing is more than a warning
Be cautious of those who seem friendly and trustworthy, as they may be hiding their true intentions. Their deceitful nature comes very naturally to them, and they are not to be taken lightly.
Bla-bla-black sheep, have you any soul?
No sir, by the way, what the hell are morals
Jack, be nimble, Jack, be quick
Jill's a little whore and her alibis are dirty tricks
You are like a black sheep - lacking in moral values. You move through life carelessly while deceiving others with your cunning ways. Your actions are like Jack, who is quick on his feet, while your associates like Jill are deceptive in order to defend your wrongdoing.
So could you
Tell me how you're sleeping easy
How you're only thinking of yourself
Show me how you justify
Telling all your lies like second nature
Listen, mark my words, one day
You will pay, you will pay
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
How can you sleep soundly at night when you are only concerned about yourself and your own interests? How do you justify your lies as part of your natural behavior? Remember that someday, you will have to pay for your actions - karma will come to collect what is owed.
Aware, aware, you stalk your prey
With criminal mentality
You sink your teeth into the people you depend on
Infecting everyone, you're quite the problem
You are always on the hunt, stalking those who are vulnerable in order to satisfy your own needs. You have the mentality of a criminal, using your sharp teeth to bite those who trust and depend on you. Your actions affect everyone around you and make you a major problem.
Feefifofum, you better run and hide
I smell the blood of a petty little coward
Jack, be lethal, Jack, be slick
Jill will leave you lonely dying in a filthy ditch
Your actions have caught up with you - you are now exposed and in danger. You are like a coward who shows no bravery and is only out for themselves. Jack, your cohort, is deadly and can easily take you out, while Jill will only cause you to suffer in the end.
Maybe you'll change
Abandon all your wicked ways
Make amends and start anew again
Maybe you'll see
All the wrongs you did to me
And start all over, start all over again
There is still hope for you to change your ways and become a better person. You need to recognize and take responsibility for the wrongs you have done, and make amends in order to start fresh and turn over a new leaf.
Who am I kidding
Now, let's not get overzealous here
You've always been a huge piece of shit
If I could kill you I would
But it's frowned upon in all fifty states
Having said that, burn in hell
Let's not fool ourselves - you have always been a terrible, worthless person. If the opportunity presented itself, I would kill you myself, but that is not socially acceptable. Knowing this, I hope you suffer in hell for all of your wicked ways.
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Your actions will have consequences, and karma will come to make sure you pay what you owe.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ERIK RON, CODY CARSON, DAN CLERMONT, BRANDON PADDOCK
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Faiza Naqiyya Muhammad
Hahaha, this is about you
Beware, beware, be skeptical
Of their smiles, their smiles of plated gold
Deceit so natural
But a wolf in sheep's clothing is more than a warning
Baa baa, black sheep, have you any soul?
No sir, by the way, what the hell are morals?
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick
Jill's a little whore, and her alibis are dirty tricks
So could you
Tell me how you're sleeping easy
How you're only thinking of yourself
Show me how you justify
Telling all your lies like second nature
Listen, mark my words, one day (one day)
You will pay, you will pay
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Aware, aware, you stalk your prey
With criminal mentality
You sink your teeth into the people you depend on
Infecting everyone, you're quite the problem
Fee-fi-fo-fum, you better run and hide
I smell the blood of a petty little coward
Jack be lethal, Jack be slick
Jill will leave you lonely, dying in a filthy ditch
So could you
Tell me how you're sleeping easy
How you're only thinking of yourself
Show me how you justify
Telling all your lies like second nature
Listen, mark my words, one day (one day)
You will pay, you will pay
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Maybe you'll change
Abandon all your wicked ways
Make amends and start anew again
Maybe you'll see
All the wrongs you did to me
And start all over, start all over again
Who am I kidding?
Now, let's not get overzealous here
You've always been a huge piece of shit
If I could kill you, I would
But it's frowned upon in all fifty states
Having said that, burn in hell, yeah
Oh, oh, oh
So tell me how you're sleeping easy
How you're only thinking of yourself
Show me how you justify
Telling all your lies like second nature
Listen, mark my words, one day (one day)
You will pay, you will pay
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
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There's a different vibe to it when you can relate and sing this like you're the one talking.
”Listen, mark my words one day, you will pay, you will pay. Karma's gonna come collect your debt!“
Couldn't have said it better!
Faiza Naqiyya Muhammad
Hahaha, this is about you
Beware, beware, be skeptical
Of their smiles, their smiles of plated gold
Deceit so natural
But a wolf in sheep's clothing is more than a warning
Baa baa, black sheep, have you any soul?
No sir, by the way, what the hell are morals?
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick
Jill's a little whore, and her alibis are dirty tricks
So could you
Tell me how you're sleeping easy
How you're only thinking of yourself
Show me how you justify
Telling all your lies like second nature
Listen, mark my words, one day (one day)
You will pay, you will pay
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Aware, aware, you stalk your prey
With criminal mentality
You sink your teeth into the people you depend on
Infecting everyone, you're quite the problem
Fee-fi-fo-fum, you better run and hide
I smell the blood of a petty little coward
Jack be lethal, Jack be slick
Jill will leave you lonely, dying in a filthy ditch
So could you
Tell me how you're sleeping easy
How you're only thinking of yourself
Show me how you justify
Telling all your lies like second nature
Listen, mark my words, one day (one day)
You will pay, you will pay
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Maybe you'll change
Abandon all your wicked ways
Make amends and start anew again
Maybe you'll see
All the wrongs you did to me
And start all over, start all over again
Who am I kidding?
Now, let's not get overzealous here
You've always been a huge piece of shit
If I could kill you, I would
But it's frowned upon in all fifty states
Having said that, burn in hell, yeah
Oh, oh, oh
So tell me how you're sleeping easy
How you're only thinking of yourself
Show me how you justify
Telling all your lies like second nature
Listen, mark my words, one day (one day)
You will pay, you will pay
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Karma's gonna come collect your debt
Sumiko Flores
Thanks for lyrics 😁
Offtopic
Thanks for the lyrics I am blind so thanks
yu lu
Thanks for the lyrics
vinn
Isnt it suppose to be death LOLZ ?
Why would karma pay your nemesis's debt?
Outlaw Corn
Ah... my "I'm so edgy and no one understands me" phase... good ol' memories
Tessa
sasuke be like :
puff
Lmao same
UnexpectedFrizzle Frazzleinbaggingarea
I love how the "Nobody understands me" Comments are always on songs which always sum up perfectly they're feeling.
Outlaw Corn
A man who likes ponies I'm telling you, you aint missing much... Now I just look back on it and cringe