Current members:
Jesse Barnett – lead vocals, programming, guitars (since 2003)
Josh James – guitars, backing vocals (since 2012)
Chris Rawson – guitars, backing vocals (since 2009)
Andrew Rose – bass, backing vocals (since 2003)
George Schmitz – drums, percussion (since 2008)
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Scarecrow
Stick to Your Guns Lyrics
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You've defined true tragedy and this world bleeds
But I have found peace
As your enemy
As your betrayer
I am the traitor
Erida, I pray that the same hate that kills and rapes doesn't give way in my head
If it does, I'm as good as dead
I can't believe your hate has so much ambition
The infection you bleed of your own volition
It's not enough to make your own decisions
No more malice
Watch us break it
We want progress so we'll make it
This is a new kind of justice
We just have to take it
My mind is poised and the strike will be deadly
And you better believe I'm bringing all hell with me
In "Scarecrow" by Stick to Your Guns, the lyrics describe a black dynasty that has defined true tragedy and caused the world to bleed. The singer of the song has found peace by standing as an enemy and betrayer to this dynasty, as they spread a mind plague of hate and ambition to anyone who listens. The singer prays to Erida that they will not succumb to the same hate that kills and rapes, for if they do, they are as good as dead.
The lyrics suggest that no more malice is needed, and progress can be made by breaking it. The singer believes that a new kind of justice is necessary, which they will take by striking with deadly force and bringing all hell with them. The song expresses a desire to resist and fight back against those who spread hate and cause tragedy in the world.
Overall, "Scarecrow" is a powerful and intense song that conveys a sense of frustration and anger towards those who perpetuate hate and violence. It encourages listeners to stand up against these forces and pursue a new kind of justice that prioritizes progress and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Black dynasty
The oppressive ruling class has caused pain and suffering to countless people of color.
You've defined true tragedy and this world bleeds
The actions of the ruling class have caused immense pain and destruction in the world.
But I have found peace
Despite the chaos around me, I have found inner calm and balance.
As your enemy
I stand against you and your oppressive ways.
As your betrayer
I have betrayed your corrupt system by standing up for justice and equality.
I am the traitor
I am a traitor to your unjust system, and proud to be one.
Erida, I pray that the same hate that kills and rapes doesn't give way in my head
I hope that the hatred and violence of the ruling class does not infect my thoughts and turn me into a monster like them.
If it does, I'm as good as dead
If I succumb to the same hate and violence, I will be no better than those I fight against.
You spread your mind plague to anyone who listens
The ruling class proclaims their twisted ideology to anyone who will listen, infecting them with the same poisonous beliefs.
I can't believe your hate has so much ambition
It is shocking to see the ruling class so motivated by their own hateful beliefs.
The infection you bleed of your own volition
The ruling class willingly spreads their hateful ideology like a contagious disease.
It's not enough to make your own decisions
The ruling class does not deserve to have the power to make decisions that affect the lives of others.
No more malice
We will no longer tolerate the ruling class's malicious behavior.
Watch us break it
We will break the oppressive system of the ruling class.
We want progress so we'll make it
We are determined to create progress despite the obstacles in our way.
This is a new kind of justice
We seek a new kind of justice that is not tainted by the corrupt values of the ruling class.
We just have to take it
We will take justice into our own hands if necessary.
My mind is poised and the strike will be deadly
I am prepared to strike against the ruling class with deadly force if necessary.
And you better believe I'm bringing all hell with me
The ruling class will face the consequences of their actions, and I will bring all my power and fury to bear against them.
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Chris Rawson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jdsol1
They're absolutely wonderful! Saw them in Pittsburgh not to long ago, and defiantly going to Warped to see them again.
@npn_2_6_2
And because of this crimes, we need bands like Styg, bands that dont tollerate this madness and fight against it. Bands wich choose hope over hate and bring us the anthem of a new, wonderful world.
@darketribute1562
Probably my favourite album by them. Diamond is still amazing though.
@tighebardwell6308
I listen to their albums all the way through every time. I can't help it.
@paipai421
<333333333333333333333333 I cant wait to see Stick To Your Guns at Warped (:
@exploreGerman
No prob ;) And yea, it's really known actually, that one, because it was in the time when you thought it was not a problem anymore and then that happened... it was very disturbing for many people, and well it's also known because a result was the federal "Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act"
@exploreGerman
Wondering how many ppl know the background to this song... ^.^
@npn_2_6_2
Tell us ;)
@TOMMASOBOY
i was the 900th viewer rawk on \m/
@npn_2_6_2
I googled it... it was a hate crime because he was homosexual... sick, cruel world... but thanks for the info