Dressed in Black
Silent Civilian Lyrics


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You sacrificed all but hate, laced with lies
You have brought us shame
Clever disguise, your sedate
Angel eyes did not contemplate

Deception, infection, the end
The tragedy that you became
Your reckless intentions descend
Your promises were all in vein

Your wall's painted red
Your heart's dressed in black
A selfish alliance for deceit
Your conscience is dead
Your vicious attack
A twisted desire, a new disease

You nurtured your lies they grew into sin
You waited to strike so patiently
A constant regret the hate that's within
A bouquet of painful memories

You sacrificed all but hate, laced with lies
You have brought us shame.
Clever disguise, your sedate
Angel eyes did not contemplate

Deception, infection, the end
The tragedy that you became




Your reckless intentions descend
Your promises were all in vein

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Silent Civilian's song "Dressed In Black" delve into the concept of deception and betrayal. The singer accuses someone of sacrificing everything except for their consuming hate, which is constructed with lies that bring shame. The person being addressed has a clever disguise that utilizes their seductive "angel eyes," but they did not think of the consequences of their actions that would inevitably bring about a tragic end. The singer paints this deceiver as a selfish individual who lacks a conscience and viciously attacks others for their own twisted desires.


The lyrics suggest that this person has nurtured their lies and allowed them to grow into malignant sins that they patiently waited to strike with. The singer acknowledges that this person now lives with constant regret for the hate that has taken over their being. The situation is likened to a bouquet of painful memories, a viscerally descriptive phrase that emphasizes the emotional toll this betrayal has taken on the singer. In the end, the person in question is a tragedy that has led to their promises being in vain.


Overall, "Dressed In Black" is a song that deals with themes of betrayal, deception, and the destructive power of hate. It is a warning to be careful of those who present a clever facade but seek selfish desires at the cost of others.


Line by Line Meaning

You sacrificed all but hate, laced with lies
You put everything aside except for your hatred, which you disguised with lies


You have brought us shame.
Your actions have embarrassed us


Clever disguise, your sedate
You were very good at hiding your true intentions, appearing calm and composed


Angel eyes did not contemplate
Your innocent-looking eyes did not give away your malicious thoughts


Deception, infection, the end
You spread lies like a disease, leading to a downfall


The tragedy that you became
Your actions turned into a terrible outcome


Your reckless intentions descend
Your careless motives lead to a drop in morals


Your promises were all in vein
Your commitments were all empty, worthless


Your wall's painted red
You have a lot of pain and suffering inside you


Your heart's dressed in black
You have a lot of darkness and negativity inside you


A selfish alliance for deceit
You teamed up with others only for your own gain, using dishonesty


Your conscience is dead
You have no guilt or remorse for your actions


Your vicious attack
You aggressively targeted someone, intending to harm them


A twisted desire, a new disease
You developed an unhealthy urge to do something wrong, spreading like an illness


You nurtured your lies they grew into sin
You kept on lying until it became a terrible act


You waited to strike so patiently
You prepared and planned your evil plan, showing no rush


A constant regret the hate that's within
You always feel sorry for harboring such negativity


A bouquet of painful memories
You have many unpleasant experiences stored in your mind




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