Actions Not Words
Stray From the Path Lyrics


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The innocent are truly guilty
Complacency is criminal, this shit is not subliminal
The failures in your face when your eyes close
All you know is tunnel vision, they don't go where the dark goes
High horses, of course it's easy living where the grass grows
Thoughts and prayers get us nowhere, so fuck what you heard
Actions speak louder than words
How real is your real world?
You get lost in it you fail victim to the cause of it
How real is your real world?
Two sides polarized social suicide
How real is your real world?
You get lost in it you fail victim to the cause of it
How real is your real world?
What's left for the rest of us?

I watched the earth burn slow
I walked the ground where nothing grows
Everything is nothing, nothings all they know
Everyone should be your brother, but your care is a cover
So, put the money where the mouth goes
Thoughts and prayers get us nowhere
Fuck what you heard
Actions speak louder than words

How real is your real world?
You get lost in it you fail victim to the cause of it
How real is your real world?
Two sides polarized social suicide
How real is your real world?
You get lost in it you fail victim to the cause of it
How real is your real world?
What's left for the rest of us?

When there's a knock on the door
Will you answer or ignore?
It starts with you & ends with more




The choice is yours
Change the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Actions Not Words" by Stray from the Path convey a strong message about the need for action and accountability in a world filled with complacency and empty rhetoric. The song criticizes those who claim innocence but are actually guilty of contributing to societal problems. The line "complacency is criminal, this shit is not subliminal" highlights the importance of acknowledging the consequences of inaction.


The song challenges the idea of a "real world" and questions the impact of polarized divisions in society. It emphasizes the need to break free from narrow-mindedness and tunnel vision, as symbolized by the line "they don't go where the dark goes." The lyrics also address the futility of offering thoughts and prayers without taking tangible steps to bring about change.


The chorus emphasizes the power of actions over words, suggesting that actions have a greater impact than mere rhetoric. The bridge of the song acknowledges the current state of the world, where everything seems to be falling apart. It urges listeners to recognize the importance of unity and genuine care for others, rather than using superficial gestures as a cover-up.


In summary, "Actions Not Words" by Stray from the Path encourages listeners to rise above complacency and take meaningful action to address societal issues. It urges individuals to consider the consequences of their choices and make a positive impact in their own lives and the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

The innocent are truly guilty
Even those who seem innocent are often responsible for the problems in our society


Complacency is criminal, this shit is not subliminal
Being complacent and indifferent to important issues is a crime, and the message about it is direct, not hidden


The failures in your face when your eyes close
When you turn a blind eye to the failures and injustices around you, they still exist and haunt your conscience


All you know is tunnel vision, they don't go where the dark goes
You only see what you want to see, unwilling to acknowledge the darker aspects of the world


High horses, of course it's easy living where the grass grows
Being self-righteous and ignorant is easy when you live in comfort and privilege


Thoughts and prayers get us nowhere, so fuck what you heard
Mere thoughts and prayers without taking action are ineffective, so disregard the empty words


Actions speak louder than words
What you do matters more than what you say


How real is your real world?
How genuine and aware are you of the reality surrounding you?


You get lost in it you fail victim to the cause of it
If you become consumed by your own reality, you become a victim to the problems and contribute to them


Two sides polarized social suicide
When society is divided into two extreme sides, it leads to self-destruction


What's left for the rest of us?
What opportunities, resources, or hope remains for those who aren't part of the privileged few?


I watched the earth burn slow
Witnessing the gradual destruction and decay of the world


I walked the ground where nothing grows
Moving through an environment devoid of life and progress


Everything is nothing, nothings all they know
In a world where everything feels meaningless, people have become numb and apathetic


Everyone should be your brother, but your care is a cover
We should all treat each other as family, but your supposed care for others is merely a facade


So, put the money where the mouth goes
Prove your intentions by taking action and using your resources


When there's a knock on the door, will you answer or ignore?
When faced with an opportunity to make a difference, will you actively engage or turn away?


It starts with you & ends with more
The change you initiate can have a ripple effect and lead to greater impact


The choice is yours
Ultimately, the decision to take action or remain passive rests on your shoulders


Change the world
The call to actively contribute to creating positive change on a global scale




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: ANDREW DI JORIO, ANTHONY ALTAMURA, CRAIG BEVERIDGE REYNOLDS, THOMAS WILLIAMS, WILLIAM SCOTT PUTNEY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

BunBean

Albums released or about to release this year is nuts. (I'm sure there are some I don't know too)


After the Burial - Evergreen - Released
Defeater - Defeater - Released
Oh, Sleeper - Bloodied/Unbowed - Released
Wage War - Pressure - Released
Auras - Binary Gardens - Released
As I Lay Dying - Shaped by Fire - Released
Gideon - Out of Control - 10/11/19
The Devil Wears Prada - The Act - 10/11/19
Varials - In Darkness - 10/11/19
Norma Jean - All Hail - 10/25/19
Stray from the Path - Internal Atomics - 11/1/19
Counterparts - Nothing Left to Love - 11/1/19


Also, August Burns Red and Every Time I Die are in the process of making new albums right now.
Hope this helps anyone that didn't know of some of these. I know I love it when others speak on another band that is releasing something and I didn't know. Cheers!



All comments from YouTube:

_-_P P

Love the extra elements that Craig brings to STFTP

Yusuf Celenli

It's SFTP...

Jonny Jonny

Stray the from the path

Ryuiti

Holy shit, Craig is an amazing drummer

Oli M.

craig is one hell of a drummer !

Tobi Bender

Legends say he is still holding that scream at the end

Ryuiti

This is so fucking good. SFTP never disappoints.
This album will be insane! The anger is coming.

Kade Kalka

I love how the groove gets all mangled in the outro. So fucking sick.

Fibritz

The amount of filth that SFTP gives in every track from the upcoming album amazes me, this WILL be my fav album this year for sure. Huge high5 from Polish Antifa mates!

Core Rouk

me agarro un golpe de nostalgia preguntandome como suenan ahora, que no los escucho desde el 2017 y increible

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