In the new album “Shotgun Melodies”, the band has delved deeper into their southern metal influences while still keeping the brutally honest style that they are known for. The delivery is straight forward with no gimmicks and no filler. Smilin Liar shows the world that you can still have good time rock n’ roll and be unabashedly heavy at the same time. “Shotgun Melodies” is definitely the band’s proudest moment to date.
Dawn
Smilin Liar Lyrics
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Hate, I can feel those eyes they look inside of me.
Pain, if you like what you find then would you f**k with me.
Hey never ever forget.
Hey, dont you stop to take a look at you.
Hey when the shits been dropped can I still come to you.
Hey youve been caught but now I look at you and say
How I never forget
Hate
This is a pointless game that you play with me.
Inside your just a tired name full of apathy and pride.
You can't let go so the circle never dies.
Never ever forget who you are.
Pain. Building your name.
The rules of this game are getting to be oh so clear now.
Lies. Building your life.
Reconing time is getting is getting to be oh so clear now.
So whats it gonna be. So what is your reason.
I hope you hear and I hope you can see this.
Everyone look i'm confronting my demons that don't mean shit.
I get to point. I feel like im breaking.
God gives me strength I know I can take it.
Whatever you put out with him I can take it and you don't mean shit.
Get up. You get what you gave.
The song "Dawn" by Smilin Liar is a raw and emotional reflection on pain, hate, and betrayal. The opening lines present the vulnerability of the singer who stands and cries, begging the listener not to laugh at them. The tone quickly turns darker as the singer acknowledges the eyes that are looking inside them filled with hate. The pain is palpable, but if the listener likes what they find inside of the singer, would they mess with them?
The chorus emphasizes never forgetting who you are, not stopping to take a critical look at yourself, and not forgetting the pain and betrayal that has been inflicted on you. The verses are a scathing indictment of someone who is playing a pointless game with the singer, someone who is tired, apathetic, and prideful. The circle never dies because this individual cannot let go. The second verse presents lies that have built this person's life, a reckoning that is getting clearer day by day, and the singer's willingness to confront their demons head-on.
In the bridge, the singer asks the person what their reason is and begs them to hear and see what is happening. The singer is confronting their demons, but this action does not mean anything to the person who has betrayed them. The song ends with a powerful reminder that what you give is what you get.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey here I stand and cry now would you laugh at me.
I'm in a vulnerable state and I'm wondering if you would enjoy seeing me like this.
Hate, I can feel those eyes they look inside of me.
I sense your animosity towards me and it feels like you're trying to penetrate my innermost thoughts and feelings.
Pain, if you like what you find then would you f**k with me.
If you derive pleasure from observing my suffering, would you take it one step further and intentionally cause me pain?
Hey never ever forget.
This is an important message that I need to make sure you remember.
Hey, dont you stop to take a look at you.
You're so consumed with scrutinizing and criticizing me that you don't take the time to evaluate your own behavior.
Hey when the shits been dropped can I still come to you.
In the midst of difficult circumstances, I want to know if I can count on you to be there for me.
Hey youve been caught but now I look at you and say How I never forget
Although you've been exposed and held accountable, I will always remember the way you treated me.
Hate This is a pointless game that you play with me.
Your actions towards me are senseless and seem to be motivated by a desire to cause me harm.
Inside your just a tired name full of apathy and pride.
Beneath your outward facade, you're really just a person who is exhausted and uninterested in others, but refuses to admit it.
You can't let go so the circle never dies.
Your refusal to move on from past grievances means that the cycle of negativity between us will never end.
Never ever forget who you are.
Despite your attempts to mask your true nature, I will always be aware of who you really are.
Pain. Building your name.
You seem to derive some sort of satisfaction from causing pain and it has become a prominent aspect of your identity.
The rules of this game are getting to be oh so clear now.
I'm starting to understand the nature of the relationship between us and the underlying motivations for your behavior.
Lies. Building your life.
You've built a life for yourself based on falsities and deception, which have ultimately caught up with you.
Reconing time is getting is getting to be oh so clear now.
The time for judgement and accountability is fast approaching and the truth will soon come to light.
So whats it gonna be. So what is your reason.
I'm curious to know what your intentions and reasoning are behind your actions.
I hope you hear and I hope you can see this.
I want you to be aware of the impact that your behavior has had on me.
Everyone look i'm confronting my demons that don't mean shit.
I'm actively working on confronting my own issues and I won't let your negativity bring me down.
I get to point. I feel like im breaking.
I'm at my breaking point and I can't take any more of this stress and negativity.
God gives me strength I know I can take it.
With the help of my faith, I can endure whatever challenges come my way.
Whatever you put out with him I can take it and you don't mean shit.
No matter what you do to try to hurt me, I can handle it and your actions won't have any lasting impact on me.
Get up. You get what you gave.
Your actions towards me have consequences and you will ultimately receive what you've been dishing out.
Contributed by Emily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.