The current band features Dave Williams on vocals, Steve Schon and Scott Ables on guitar, Steve Blodgett on Bass, and Colby Cordova on drums.
Press release from 2008:
"For the last three years, Phoenix-based sextet Signs of Betrayal has been churning out bulldozer-heavy melodic rock and making a name for itself along the West Coast. With two records released and a gaggle of shows under their belts with the likes of Static X, Seether and Lacuna Coil, the guys are prepping to return to the studio this summer to put out what will be their heaviest and most realized offering yet.
Capitalizing on the momentum of their last album 'Wide Eyed Coma', Signs Of Betrayal have pushed through the monotony of today's 'radio rock'. The assault on the standardization of today's music has never been more apparent than now with the release of 'Distortia'. An undeniable sound that again claims it's place among hard rock fans of chugging guitars and double bass while the entrancing keyboards and bass push the underbelly of the monster that is vocalist Dave Williams. Be sure to check out crushers 'Catatonic', 'Dark Wings' and 'Seasons Collide'. "
Addiction
Signs of Betrayal Lyrics
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Can't decipher in which way to reach
No light to guide trapped in this place
Hands are shaking with nothing to drink
No one to take hold to pull me from this
This addiction that I can't resist
My drowning desire is my only friend
That stays with me until the end
Forever bound I can't escape away
These demons forcing me insane
Quietly scream for someone who cares
Realizing that no one is there
Disguising the truth fatigue sinking in
Constant battles fought over again
The self loathing thoughts will trigger the fix
Overcome by this darkened abyss
My drowning desire is my only friend
That stays with me until the end
Forever bound I can't escape away
These demons forcing me insane
Darkness all around me overwhelmed by
This addiction that clouds my mind
All that I have left is this one bottle to extinguish
All that I have left is this one bottle to extinguish
Forever bound I can't escape away
These demons forcing me insane
Forever bound I can't escape away
These demons forcing me insane
The lyrics of Signs of Betrayal's song "Addiction" depict someone who is struggling with addiction and the feeling of being trapped in it. The smoke-filled air and lack of light symbolize the confusion and disorientation that come with addiction, while the shaking hands and desperate need for a drink show the physical and psychological toll it takes on an individual. The singer of the song is crying out for help, but realizes that no one is there to hear them or help them through the battle they are facing. They are left alone with their addiction, which becomes their only friend, a constant presence until the bitter end.
As the song continues, the lyrics show the catastrophic toll that addiction takes on the singer's life. They become worn out and tired from fighting the same battles over and over again, as the addiction continues to overpower them. The self-loathing thoughts trigger the need for another fix and the dark abyss of addiction clouds the singer's mind. The only escape they have left is the one bottle of alcohol, but even that is a futile attempt to extinguish the addiction that has taken hold of them.
Overall, "Addiction" is a powerful portrayal of the devastating impact that addiction can have on a person's life, leaving them feeling helpless and trapped.
Line by Line Meaning
Smoke fills the air too thick to breathe
The situation is so overwhelming that it feels like breathing is difficult.
Can't decipher in which way to reach
Unable to make sense of what to do in this situation.
No light to guide trapped in this place
Feeling lost and without direction, with no hope in sight.
Hands are shaking with nothing to drink
Feeling anxious and overwhelmed with no visible escape or relief.
No one to take hold to pull me from this
Feeling alone and unsupported with no one to turn to for help.
This addiction that I can't resist
Feeling powerless to resist the grip of addiction.
My drowning desire is my only friend
The only comfort in this bleak situation is the fuel of addiction.
That stays with me until the end
Addiction feels like a constant companion and there is no way to escape its grasp.
Forever bound I can't escape away
The grip of addiction feels inescapable and unending.
These demons forcing me insane
Addiction feels like a constant tormentor, driving one to madness.
Quietly scream for someone who cares
Longing for emotional support and someone to understand the pain of addiction, but feeling unheard.
Realizing that no one is there
Feeling isolated and abandoned in the midst of addiction's grip.
Disguising the truth fatigue sinking in
Trying to hide behind a facade of strength and denial, while feeling increasingly drained and worn down.
Constant battles fought over again
Engaged in a perpetual struggle against addiction, with no visible progress.
The self-loathing thoughts will trigger the fix
Negative self-talk and despair can trigger the urge to self-medicate with addiction.
Overcome by this darkened abyss
Feeling completely consumed and overwhelmed by addiction, without any hope of escape.
Darkness all around me overwhelmed by
The all-encompassing darkness of addiction's grip is suffocating and blinding.
This addiction that clouds my mind
The overwhelming nature of addiction makes it difficult to think clearly and logically.
All that I have left is this one bottle to extinguish
Feeling as though addiction has consumed everything and the only thing left is the temporary numbness provided by self-medication.
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.