The band was named TEMPLE OF LIES and self-released their first album length recording MONUMENTAL as a demo in 2012. A change of drummer, Alex Gamble, who joined later in 2014 adding his pounding and groovy metal style to the mix, joined later by Jags on bass in 2017 the band continue to develop their own niche sound. Now with three albums released and tons of as yet unrecorded material, the band eagerly look forward to the musical journey ahead.
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Rope
Temple of Lies Lyrics
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there's still some time to go
look deep inside your bones
you're standing on your own
own the space in which you breathe
‘cos soon it's time to leave
wont you let your mantra be
"this one's for me"?
well it's your final throw
so please take your time
it's all you're left with now
now you've traded-in your friends
and you lost your self respect
all i ever wanted to see
was your hand raised in protest
give you enough rope
but still you're yet to hang
there's nothing left to hold
it's you that binds your hands
handed everything you need
you couldn't grow this from the seed
all i ever hear you scream
is let me be free
you can make me wait
i said i'm poised with baited breath
and i'm far beyond the depth
of where you lay to rest
rest the eyes that could not see
you couldn't pay for your release
i wont ask you to believe
the words of a thief
The lyrics of "Rope" by Temple of Lies carry a strong message of taking responsibility for one's own life and the consequences of their actions. The singer asks the listener to look deep inside themselves and own the space in which they breathe. The lyrics suggest that one should cherish their life since it's short and time quickly passes which also implies that this might be the end. The song moves on to encourage the listener to take their time and cherish what they have left since it's all they're left with now.
The song also addresses the issue of compromising one's integrity and self-respect in the pursuit of success, and urges the listener to protest against such compromises. The lyrics imply that the listener has already traded in their friends and lost their self-respect, but the singer still wants to see them raise a hand for protest. The singer uses the metaphor of rope to suggest that the listener has been given enough chances to change their ways but has not taken advantage of them.
Line by Line Meaning
will this be the end?
Are you done with this sort of behavior?
there's still some time to go
You have some time to improve yourself.
look deep inside your bones
Search your soul for answers.
you're standing on your own
You must take responsibility for your actions.
own the space in which you breathe
Take control of your environment.
‘cos soon it's time to leave
Your time is coming to an end.
wont you let your mantra be
Can you believe in yourself?
"this one's for me"?
"I am in control of my life".
i bet you wish this was the end
You are feeling hopeless.
well it's your final throw
This is your last chance.
so please take your time
Make thoughtful decisions.
it's all you're left with now
Your choices have consequences.
now you've traded-in your friends
You have lost the people who once supported you.
and you lost your self respect
You no longer hold yourself to a high standard.
all i ever wanted to see
I hoped for something better from you.
was your hand raised in protest
I hoped you would take a stand for what is right.
give you enough rope
I have given you many opportunities.
but still you're yet to hang
You have not learned from your mistakes.
there's nothing left to hold
You have lost everything.
it's you that binds your hands
Your decisions have consequences.
handed everything you need
You have all the resources necessary for success.
you couldn't grow this from the seed
You have not taken advantage of your resources.
all i ever hear you scream
You complain instead of taking action.
is let me be free
You want a way out without taking responsibility.
you can make me wait
I am patient for your improvement.
i said i'm poised with baited breath
I am hopeful for your success.
and i'm far beyond the depth
I understand your struggles.
of where you lay to rest
Of where you have given up.
rest the eyes that could not see
Relax, and take some time for introspection.
you couldn't pay for your release
You are stuck in your current situation.
i wont ask you to believe
I cannot force you to change.
the words of a thief
Do not disregard what I say simply because of who I am.
Contributed by Natalie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.