Betrayal
Syd Duran Lyrics
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Blows a wave of heat
Remember when you lied to me
I relieved it over and over and over again
Keep a matchbox close
For when the lights all go
Guilty faces gonna hide from me
You'll say "I don't know her"
Careful who you leave
Under the bridges that you burn
Betrayal, betrayal
I helped make you
You turned your back on me
Betrayal, betrayal
I don't phase you
What you've done to me
Betrayal
Drown 'em one by one
Didn't think they'd come
See the bubbles
Rising from the deep
They gather like spirits
They're taunting
And calling your name
I can feel your lips
Like a Judas kiss
You told me you would die for me
I was a fool
For believing
But you left me bleeding
Careful who you leave
Under the bridges that you burn
Betrayal, betrayal
I helped make you
You turned your back on me
Betrayal, betrayal
I don't phase you
What you've done to me
Repent for everything
You've done
The reckoning will come
Your day will come...
Betrayal, betrayal
I helped make you
You turned your back on me
Betrayal, betrayal
I don't phase you
What you've done to me
Betrayal
Syd Duran's song "Betrayal" talks about the pain and betrayal someone feels when someone close to them lets them down or stabs them in the back. The opening lines describe a dark and hot atmosphere, which is probably symbolic of the singer's own emotions. She remembers when this person lied to her, and how she kept reliving that moment. The matchbox close signifies the need to stay ready for when things go wrong, and how guilty faces will try to hide from what they have done. The line "You'll say 'I don't know her' As you're sinking lower" implies that the person who has betrayed the singer is trying to distance themselves from her to avoid the guilt they feel.
The second verse takes a more threatening tone. The person's betrayal has caused the singer to lose trust in them, and she now sees them as a danger to people under their influence. The imagery of drowning them one by one shows how the singer is taking revenge by eliminating everyone that the betrayer may have influenced. The Judas kiss signifies a betrayal from someone very close to the singer, which has been hard for her to come to terms with. The lines "But you left me bleeding, Careful who you leave under the bridges that you burn" are powerful, as the singer gives a warning to others about the consequences of betraying someone who trusted you. The final lines of the song are a warning to the person who betrayed her, telling them that the reckoning will come, and their day of judgment will come.
Line by Line Meaning
On the darkest street
In the most desolate place
Blows a wave of heat
An intense feeling of anger and betrayal
Remember when you lied to me
Recalling a time when someone was dishonest
I relieved it over and over and over again
Replaying the betrayal and its consequences
Keep a matchbox close
Be prepared for conflict
For when the lights all go
When everything falls apart
Guilty faces gonna hide from me
People who have wronged me will try to avoid me
You'll say "I don't know her"
When questioned, you will deny any wrongdoing
As you're sinking lower
Your situation is getting worse
Careful who you leave
Be cautious of who you abandon or betray
Under the bridges that you burn
The consequences of your actions will catch up to you
Betrayal, betrayal
An overwhelming feeling of deceit
I helped make you
I was there for you when you needed me
You turned your back on me
You abandoned me when I needed you most
I don't phase you
Your actions do not affect you emotionally
What you've done to me
The harm you have caused me
Drown 'em one by one
Getting rid of people who stand in your way
Didn't think they'd come
Not expecting to be held accountable for your actions
See the bubbles
Witnessing the consequences of your actions
Rising from the deep
The consequences of your actions are surfacing
They gather like spirits
The people you have wronged are banding together
They're taunting
Mocking you for your actions
And calling your name
Holding you responsible for your actions
I can feel your lips
A reminder of the false promises you made
Like a Judas kiss
A fake show of loyalty followed by betrayal
You told me you would die for me
Promising to always be there, no matter what
I was a fool
Admitting to being naive
For believing
Trusting in someone who ultimately betrayed me
But you left me bleeding
Abandoning me in a time of need
Repent for everything
Take responsibility for your actions
You've done
The harmful things you have caused
The reckoning will come
There will be consequences for your actions
Your day will come...
The day of reckoning is imminent
Betrayal
A powerful feeling of hurt and anger
Writer(s): Coke Youngblood, Drew Lerdal, Sydnee Ruby Duran
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LYRICS:
[Verse 1]
On the darkest street
blows a wave of heat
Remember when you lied to me
I relive it over and over and over again
Keep a matchbox close
for when the lights all go
Guilty faces gonna hide from me
You'll say "I don't know her"
as you're sinking lower
[Pre-Chorus]
Careful who you leave
under the bridges that you burn
[Chorus]
Betrayal, Betrayal
I helped make you
You turned your back on me
Betrayal, Betrayal
If don't phase you
what you've done to me
Betrayal
[Verse 2]
Drown 'em one by one
Didn't think they'd come
See the bubbles
rising from the deep
They gather like spirits
They're taunting
and calling your name
I can feel your lips
like a Judas kiss
You told me you would
die for me
I was a fool
for believing
but you left me bleeding
[Pre-Chorus]
Careful who you leave
under the bridges that you burn
[Chorus]
Betrayal, Betrayal
I helped make you
You turned your back on me
Betrayal, Betrayal
If don't phase you
what you've done to me
[Bridge]
Repent for everything
you've done
The reckoning will come
Your day will come...
[Chorus]
Betrayal, Betrayal
I helped make you
You turned your back on me
Betrayal, Betrayal
If don't phase you
what you've done to me
Betrayal.
@PoochMG
Heard this song on Iron Harvest trailer and fell in love with it. Really made the trailer something special.
@johnthecrazed5679
I’m here because that mech RTS game set in the alternative 1920s.
@T2266
For Polania.
@arcturuslwowski3056
Za Polanię, Ruswiet i Saksonię! Pokonamy Fenris!
In Polish: For Polania, Rusviet and Saxony! We'll defeat Fenris!
@cezarynight7
@@T2266yea for the polania Republic bracia i siostry
@prestigiousprussian8744
Iron Harvest Gang rise up
@lydiawaffleman1497
I think this is her best song.
@jamescurfman3284
Oh, MY FFFF GOD!!! Amazing, Syd. Jesus. EVERYBODY needs to hear this one! It's so simple, but DAMN is it powerful!
SO glad you posted, been too long, missed you. Luv ya! <3
@RealityXHD
Awesome song, Syd!
@supercvasq
Great song I also came from hearing this on the Iron Harvest Trailer