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'. "
Rise & Fall
Signs of Betrayal Lyrics
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It poisons our thoughts and we seem to forget.
The seconds end one minute,
With no attempt at starting.
We rise and fall,
All in a circular view.
So get it right this time,
We rise and fall,
Into the visions of two.
But which is right,
When you have fallen through?
Stuck with perception of the all eyes looking in,
Afraid expression winds up breaking the skin.
So we sit watching confused,
Why it all ended so soon.
We rise and fall,
All in a circular view.
So get it right this time,
No second chance to...
We rise and fall,
Into the visions of two.
But which is right,
When you have fallen through?
We sold hope to witness it all below,
We sold hope a feeling that's so alone.
We sold hope to witness it all below,
We sold hope a feeling that's so alone.
Alone.
We rise and fall,
All in a circular view.
So get it right this time,
No second chance to...
We rise and fall,
Into the visions of two.
But which is right,
When you have fallen through?
The lyrics of Signs of Betrayal's song "Rise & Fall" seem to revolve around the idea of time, perception, and consequences. The first stanza talks about how people spend their entire lives searching for the true intentions behind every second that passes, which can become overwhelming and even poisonous to one's thoughts. It also talks about how time seems to slip away effortlessly, with no attempt to start anything, as if we are just observers of our own lives.
The chorus talks about how life is a circular journey of rising and falling. There are no second chances, so we have to get it right this time. The visions of two might be referring to conflicting perspectives, where sometimes it's hard to distinguish which side is right when everything seems to be falling apart.
The second stanza suggests that people often feel trapped by the perception of others, and end up being afraid to express themselves. They end up watching from the sidelines, confused as to why everything ended so abruptly. The word "confused" seems to be of significance here, as it can represent the theme of uncertainty that permeates the song. Finally, the line "We sold hope to witness it all below" seems to imply that we sell ourselves an idea of what we want our lives to be, only to end up feeling alone and unfulfilled.
Overall, "Rise & Fall" tells the story of the journey of life, and how it can be tumultuous and overwhelming. It's about the choices we make, and how we have to live with the consequences. It's about the perception of others, and how it can trap us into feeling isolated and alone. It's a song that's both introspective and insightful, and encourages listeners to embrace the uncertainty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Entire lives spent finding the seconds intent,
We've dedicated our entire lives to searching for meaning in the smallest of moments, but it often backfires and affects our thoughts negatively.
It poisons our thoughts and we seem to forget.
Our pursuit of finding meaning in every second is actually toxic, and causes us to forget what truly matters.
The seconds end one minute,
Seconds come and go so quickly, and before we know it, a minute has passed.
With no attempt at starting.
Sometimes we don't even try to start something new, and before we know it, the time has passed us by.
Stuck with perception of the all eyes looking in,
We feel trapped by the gaze of others, and their judgment of us restricts our actions.
Afraid expression winds up breaking the skin.
We're scared to reveal our true selves to others, and the fear of rejection causes emotional pain.
So we sit watching confused,
We get so overwhelmed with our thoughts and emotions that we become paralyzed, not knowing what to do.
Why it all ended so soon.
We often question why things end so abruptly, without warning or explanation.
We sold hope to witness it all below,
We've been promised hope, only to be let down and see the ugly reality beneath it all.
We sold hope a feeling that's so alone.
The feeling of hope can be isolating, as not everyone shares the same perspective or optimism.
We rise and fall,
We experience highs and lows throughout our lives.
All in a circular view.
These ups and downs can seem never-ending, and we often feel trapped in a cycle.
So get it right this time,
We may not have another chance to make things right, so we need to try our best in the present moment.
No second chance to...
The stakes are high, and we may not have a chance to fix our mistakes later on.
Into the visions of two.
We may have differing perspectives or ideas, which can make it difficult to move forward together.
But which is right,
It's hard to determine whose perspective is the correct one, and what the right course of action is.
When you have fallen through?
After experiencing a setback or failure, it can be difficult to know how to move forward or which direction to take.
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