Final lineup:
Jeremy Ray Talley – guitar (2001–2012)
James Muñoz – vocals (2003–2012)
Robbie Burbidge – guitar (2009–2012)
Josh Skibar – drums (2009–2012)
Mike Patton – bass guitar (2011–2012)
Former members:
Mike Celi – bass guitar (2001–2004)
Adam Goss – vocals (2001–2003)
Brad Murray – bass guitar (2009–2010)
Ross Ott – guitar (2001–2008)
Mike Pedicone – drums (2001–2008)
Darren Simoes – bass guitar (2004–2008)
Shane Sheffer – bass guitar (2010–2011)
Daylight Bombings
The Bled Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
the president's men are closing in on me.
and the crosshair grin you hold me in still doest not propose an argument convincing me to shed the devil's clothes.
electrodes to spine.
tongeuning my wounds clean.
that's when the nightmare stops.
oh yeah I had a dream, I had a dream.
it went - shackled to the lover of another in a chapel so pristine.
I never felt so clean.
the more I hear dove's cry, the less I want to fly.
the more I hear them crying out...
when does the seizure end?
when does the cyanide kick in?
I'd like to hike you up over this waste of love and back again.
oh my mistress sweet distress your dress is bringing it all back to me.
and we are closer then whores caught up in a roundabout in hell.
twilight isn't in the dark on this one you can play me out on the hotel floor.
the more I hear doves cry.
this is where the plot it thickens.
not behind the ribs but below the truth.
you can use your sleuth, cause I'm begging for proof.
when does the seizure end?
when does the cyanide kick in?
I'd like to hike you up over this waste of love and back again.
oh my mistress sweet distress your dress is bringing it all back to me.
and we are closer then whores caught up in a roundabout.
no need to run away.
the pig was snuffed and laid.
we say this happening all on the front page.
this is the last time we bet on landmines.
we've got a lot riding on this one.
so save your bullets for the call back.
we've got a lot riding on this one.
don't turn your back till you see the blood flow black
The Bled's song "Daylight Bombings" is a complex and intense track that deals with themes of oppression, betrayal, and despair. The opening lines suggest a state of war or conflict, with "air raids at night" keeping things "serene," as if such events have become a natural part of life. The singer feels pursued by the "president's men" and is held under some kind of sinister supervision, with "electrodes to spine" and attempts to "tongue my wounds clean" indicating a form of torture or interrogation.
Despite this nightmare existence, the singer recalls a dream in which they were "shackled to the lover of another in a chapel so pristine," an image that suggests a form of forbidden or taboo love. The lyrics also refer to being "baptized as atheists," which could be interpreted as a commentary on the hypocrisy of organized religion, or perhaps a reflection on the singer's own lack of faith.
As the song progresses, the tone becomes darker, with references to "seizure" and "cyanide." The singer seems to be longing for escape, asking "when does the seizure end?" and lamenting the "waste of love." The final lines suggest a willingness to face whatever comes next, with the image of a "pig... snuffed and laid" perhaps symbolizing the death of innocence or the end of a corrupt regime.
Overall, "Daylight Bombings" is a powerful and haunting track that uses visceral imagery and intense emotions to explore themes of oppression, betrayal, and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
The air raids at night, are keeping things serene.
The bombings at night create a false peace.
the president's men are closing in on me.
The singer is being pursued by powerful enemies.
and the crosshair grin you hold me in still doest not propose an argument convincing me to shed the devil's clothes.
The singer's captors are pressuring them to renounce their beliefs, but aren't succeeding.
electrodes to spine.
The captors are using torture to extract information or compliance.
tongeuning my wounds clean.
After torture, the artist is being given medical treatment to prevent infection.
that's when the nightmare stops.
Despite the medical treatment, the situation is still a nightmare.
oh yeah I had a dream, I had a dream.
The singer hopes for something better, but it's just a dream.
it went - shackled to the lover of another in a chapel so pristine.
In the dream, the artist is in a romantic relationship with someone forbidden, in a beautiful setting.
baptisted as atheists.
In the dream, the forbidden couple is rejecting religion, either as a way to justify their love or as a form of rebellion.
I never felt so clean.
Despite this, the artist feels purified and free.
the more I hear dove's cry, the less I want to fly.
The singer is feeling more and more hopeless and resigned.
when does the seizure end?
when does the cyanide kick in?
I'd like to hike you up over this waste of love and back again.
The artist is feeling suicidal and wants an escape from their suffering.
oh my mistress sweet distress your dress is bringing it all back to me.
The singer is remembering a past relationship that was as painful as their current situation.
and we are closer then whores caught up in a roundabout in hell.
The relationship was unhealthy and damaging, but the singer feels a sense of connection to their former lover.
twilight isn't in the dark on this one you can play me out on the hotel floor.
The singer is aware of the danger they're in, but feels powerless to escape it.
this is where the plot it thickens.
The situation is becoming more dangerous and complex.
not behind the ribs but below the truth.
The artist is hiding something important, which could be discovered by their captors.
you can use your sleuth, cause I'm begging for proof.
The singer wants to be caught, as a way to end their suffering.
no need to run away.
the pig was snuffed and laid.
we say this happening all on the front page.
this is the last time we bet on landmines.
The singer's captors have killed someone or something, and they expect a backlash if the truth gets out.
we've got a lot riding on this one.
so save your bullets for the call back.
we've got a lot riding on this one.
don't turn your back till you see the blood flow black
The artist's captors are invested in their success, and will do whatever it takes to achieve it. The artist shouldn't try to escape, or they'll be killed.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DARREN TANG SIMOES, JAMES ISAIAH MUNOZ, JEREMY RAY TALLEY, MICHAEL AARON PEDICONE, ROSS JOSEPH OTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind