Slitheryn was formed in the summer of 2000 by brothers Tommy "T-bone"(drums… Read Full Bio ↴Slitheryn was formed in the summer of 2000 by brothers Tommy "T-bone"(drums, 14) and Frankie Burke (vocals, 12), their cousin Anthony "Ant" Burke(guitar, 15), and their friends Mike Lang(guitar, 15) and Ryan Beltz (bass, 16). This next generation of metalheads is following in the path of their heroes Helmet, Filter, Deftones, Slipknot, and Mudvayne and writing attitude driven heavy rock with melody. The difference with these teens is they are not doing it in front of their mirrors with tennis rackets, and they are not "boy band" wanna-bes, they are playing their instruments and writing songs as well as any of the industry-hardened heavy rock acts and being accepted by those acts as their equals.

In September of 2001, Slitheryn released their first 5 song CD. In tandem with its release, Slitheryn has quickly gained momentum fueled by several Chicago in store performances, a Fox News Chicago television performance, and numerous industry showcases such as Chicago's MOBfest, Boston's NEMO, and Indianapolis' Midwest Music Conference. They've also become regulars at some of Chicago's hottest night spots like the Metro, and are a top seller at Chicagoland record stores. In November of 2001, with the help of Skateboard Marketing, Slitheryn began an 8 week raido blitz. Slitheryn is on the verge of becoming the younger brother of rock's next big thing.

Not bad for a bunch of kids, eh?

Tommy Burke - Drums / Frankie Burke - Vocals / Anthony Burke - Guitar / Mike Lang - Guitar / Ryan Beltz - Bass

Enemy
Slitheryn Lyrics

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Stop saying I can't do it
Don't tell me how to live
You won't get the best of me
So go drown in self-pity
You are my worst enemy! Repeat
You keep wasting my time
That I can never rewind
So get out of my face

So I could escape, 'cause….
You are my worst enemy! Repeat
Enemy! Repeat
Take a dose of reality
Turn it up a notch
Open up the knocking door
And get up from the floor, 'cause…
You are my worst enemy! Repeat
Enemy!
You keep wasting my time
I can never rewind
So get out of my face
So I can escape, 'cause…
Repeat

You are my worst enemy! Repeat
Got that!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Slitheryn's song "Enemy" explore themes of self-empowerment and standing up to those who try to bring us down. The song begins with a defiant rejection of naysayers and supposed limitations ("Stop saying I can't do it/Don't tell me how to live"). The singer refuses to let others dictate their path in life ("You won't get the best of me"), instead urging those who would try to bring them down to wallow in their own despair ("So go drown in self-pity"). The culminating declaration that "You are my worst enemy!" drives home the idea that oftentimes, the biggest obstacle we face is our own self-doubt.

In the second verse, the song takes a more introspective turn. The singer reflects on moments when their time has been wasted by those who don't understand or respect their goals ("You keep wasting my time/That I can never rewind"). The repetition of the line "Get out of my face/So I could escape" suggests a desire to break free from negativity and focus on moving forward. The final verse encourages a focus on reality and an active approach to progress ("Take a dose of reality/Turn it up a notch/Open up the knocking door/And get up from the floor").

Line by Line Meaning

Stop saying I can't do it
Quit telling me that I'm incapable

Don't tell me how to live
I don't need you to dictate how I should act

You won't get the best of me
You won't defeat me or bring me down

So go drown in self-pity
You should wallow in your own despair

You are my worst enemy! Repeat
You are the person I dislike the most

You keep wasting my time
You continue to use up my valuable time

That I can never rewind
That I can never get back

So get out of my face
So stop bothering me

So I could escape, 'cause….
So that I can leave this situation

Take a dose of reality
You need a reality check

Turn it up a notch
You need to try harder