Puppeteer
The Bad Chapter Lyrics

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I bet you want me dead
I bet you'd rather see me with dirt above
my head
I bet you tell everyone you meet
That you taught me everything i know
That's not the way that the story goes
So keep on swinging, keep your bullshit
coming

And i promsie you that i will hit the
ground running
Towards your family, your friends
And everything you ever loved
I swear to you, you won't be sorry enough
Go get your matches
Yeah go get your kerosene
Keep spilling bullshit about thing you
don't mean
And the filth that you spit through the
cracks in your teeth
It's more disgusting than the crust on
your sleeve
I recognized this was a part of your plan
Controlling me like a puppet tied to your
hands
You had me fooled when this had all just
began
Keep sitting tall looking down from the
thrown that's in your head
Tell me more about how you know who
I'm supposed to be
These bloodshot eyes keep on showing
me that you're a disease
Go get your matches
Yeah go get your kerosene
Keep spilling bullshit about thing you
don't mean
And the filth that you spit through the
cracks in your teeth
It's more disgusting than the crust on
your sleeve
Puppeteer pulling strings on everything
That you get near
I bet you'd rather see me dead
Than to have success fall on your
head
Well I'm glad that I made myself clear
Puppeteer
Go get your matches
Yeah go get your kerosene
Keep spilling bullshit about thing you
don't mean
And the filth that you spit through the
cracks in your teeth
It's more disgusting than the crust on
your sleeve
I recognized this was a part of your plan
Controlling me like a puppet tied to your
hands
You had me fooled when this had all just
began

Keep sitting tall looking down from the
thrown that's in your head

Overall Meaning

The Bad Chapter's song "Puppeteer" is a powerful track that explores the feelings of being controlled and manipulated by someone. The lyrics suggest a sense of betrayal, as the singer highlights how the other person has lied about being their teacher and mentor, when in reality they are trying to hold them back. The singer is defiant and promises to fight back against this person by destroying everything they have ever loved. The chorus is a powerful call to action, with the singer urging the other person to bring their worst, promising that they won't be sorry enough.

The verses describe the person as a puppeteer, controlling and manipulating the singer like a puppet on strings. The singer recognizes that they were fooled at the beginning of the relationship and feels disgusted by the lies and filth that come out of the other person's mouth. The bridge highlights the desperation of the situation, with the singer feeling trapped and under the control of the other person. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, driving home the sense of defiance and determination to break free from the control of the puppeteer.

Overall, "Puppeteer" is a powerful song that explores the theme of manipulation and control in relationships. The lyrics are dark and intense, but the chorus provides a sense of hope and determination, suggesting that the singer will fight back against their oppressor and become their own person again.

Line by Line Meaning

I bet you want me dead
I know you have ill intentions towards me and wish for my death.

I bet you'd rather see me with dirt above my head
You would prefer it if I were lying in a grave than standing here in front of you.

I bet you tell everyone you meet that you taught me everything I know
You attempt to take credit for my accomplishments and claim responsibility for my growth.

That's not the way that the story goes
You are lying, and your version of events is not the truth.

So keep on swinging, keep your bullshit coming
Continue your attempts to degrade and belittle me with your deceitful words.

And I promise you that I will hit the ground running
I refuse to accept your lies any longer and will take action to stand up for myself.

Towards your family, your friends, and everything you ever loved
I will not only stand up to you but also attack the things that are important to you as you are a reprehensible person.

I swear to you, you won't be sorry enough
The anger and hurt that you will feel after I stand up against you will not be enough to make up for the pain you inflicted on me.

Go get your matches, Yeah go get your kerosene
Gather your tools and prepare for what is coming because I will not back down.

Keep spilling bullshit about thing you don't mean
Continue to lie even if it's obvious that you are not sincere.

And the filth that you spit through the cracks in your teeth
Your words are dirty, hurtful, and vile, and they reveal your true character.

It's more disgusting than the crust on your sleeve
The things you say are worse than the dirt and filth that you carry on you.

Puppeteer pulling strings on everything that you get near
You manipulate and control people like a puppeteer to get what you want.

I bet you'd rather see me dead than to have success fall on your head
You resent my achievements because you want all the success to yourself.

Well, I'm glad that I made myself clear, Puppeteer
I want you to know that I am not intimidated by you, and I am taking back control.

Keep sitting tall looking down from the throne that's in your head
You believe that you are above everyone else, and your arrogance blinds you to your faults.

Tell me more about how you know who I'm supposed to be
You act as if you know what is best for me, but you are not in a position to make that judgment.

These bloodshot eyes keep on showing me that you're a disease
Your lies and manipulation are a sickness that infects everyone who comes into contact with you.

I recognized this was a part of your plan Controlling me like a puppet tied to your hands
I now understand that your behavior towards me was deliberate and calculated to control me and make me feel small.

You had me fooled when this had all just began
I admit that I was naive and easily deceived by your manipulative behavior in the beginning.

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Comments from YouTube:

Jonathan May

9y↑1

This band needs more recognition!

wjveryzer7985

9y↑2

***** I agree man wtf. Im honestly baffled that this isnt huge. I think what it comes down to is touring and promotion. People dont know about the band. Hopefully after this upcoming tour ends more people will get infected with badchapteritis.

Bone.Crusher

loved I Am Abomination for being this modern metal but only having clean vocals. the vocalist has has one of those identifiable voices. really excited to hear this vocalist in a metalcore type of band. im glad they found something that worked after Attack Attack! having issues keeping it together.

wjveryzer7985

9y↑3

Love the album. I think its obvious the band is at there best when they focus on the heavier stuff like puppeteer,motivation,hellcat,heres your song, the decline. It was smart for them to stream the album because to me the non single tracks have a VERY different vibe to them that appeal to a whole other audience. It really is a great mix of half the album being fun more straight forward rock/metal songs and the other half being heavy as fuck,dark in your face. I also have to give a nod to the instrumentation. Great job on ALL fronts. Little touches here and there add so much depth and mood that the song wouldn't of had without it. Good example is this song which has one of m fav leads on the album during the chorus. It just sounds evil and I love it. Also the screamer, I've never been a huge fan of harsh vocals but this guy nails it. He actually enunciates his words so you can hear what he is screaming. In the over saturated market of metal these days its refreshing to hear a band take some risks and strive to be unique among the crowd. A song can start out with phil doing a sweet r+b melody over simple piano than switch gears into a face melting riff which was a fun surprise. All in all a great effort From the band and im really excited to see where they go in the future, I hope on the next go around they are smart enough to have there secret weapon Will honto back in the fold cause that dude is a great guitar player.