Unspoken
The Defiled Lyrics


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so deeply seeded
misreadings viewed as trust
as a collective monological
filled with smiles, deceit and distrust

we're so oblivious, unwilling
'cause there must be nothing wrong
unrelenting self-obsession instrumental
fundamental and life-long

the torments of the damned

we are all what we already know
misinformed but dying to show
bound by illusions with nowhere to go
always deluded, scared, irrational

ulterior motives
dispelling all till we're crushed
with a sickening efficiency
we continue feeding mistrust

we keep alienating
we have no recourse
we are claiming transparency
such a lie with no remorse

we are all what we already know
misinformed but dying to show
bound by illusions with nowhere to go
always deluded, scared, irrational





the torment of the damned

Overall Meaning

The Defiled's song "Unspoken" paints a picture of a society that is rife with deception, mistrust, and a deep-seated self-obsession. The lyrics describe the ways in which this society perpetuates its own delusions, even as it becomes more isolated and alienated from itself. The first verse describes a collective monologue that is filled with smiles, deceit, and distrust. The singer notes that these misreadings are viewed as trust, which shows how deeply embedded these issues are within the society.


The second verse expands on the themes of self-obsession, delusion, and fear. The singer notes that we are all misinformed but dying to show (our supposed knowledge), which suggests that our society is eager to project an image of itself as being knowledgeable and informed. However, the reality is that we are bound by illusions and have nowhere to go - this line suggests that our society is trapped in a cycle of self-deception and self-isolation.


The final stanza explores the consequences of this societal malaise. Ulterior motives are everywhere, and mistrust is constantly being fed. The singer notes that we keep alienating ourselves from each other, with no recourse. Even when we claim transparency, it is a lie with no remorse. The song ends with a reiteration of the torments of the damned, which underscores the deeply negative and destructive effects that these societal problems can have.


Line by Line Meaning

so deeply seeded
The mistrust and deceit that pervades our society has become an ingrained part of it.


misreadings viewed as trust
Many of us mistake false information for truth, leading to misplaced trust.


as a collective monological
We speak as one voice, yet fail to recognize divergent opinions and experiences.


filled with smiles, deceit and distrust
Although we may present benign and trustworthy exteriors, our true motives are rife with deception and suspicion.


we're so oblivious, unwilling
We remain ignorant and obstinate to the realities of our society, rejecting the possibility of change.


'cause there must be nothing wrong
Despite all evidence to the contrary, we refuse to acknowledge the flaws in our beliefs and actions.


unrelenting self-obsession instrumental
Our obsession with ourselves and our own beliefs is at the core of our problems and failures.


fundamental and life-long
This self-obsession is ingrained in us from birth and lasts throughout our entire lives.


the torments of the damned
The misery and pain we inflict on ourselves and others through our flawed beliefs and behavior is akin to the torment of hell.


we are all what we already know
Our understanding of the world is limited by what we already believe to be true.


misinformed but dying to show
Many of us are misinformed, yet we cling to these beliefs and are eager to display them.


bound by illusions with nowhere to go
Our false beliefs and self-obsession have trapped us in a state of stagnation with no way out.


always deluded, scared, irrational
Our beliefs and actions are guided by fear and irrationality, leading to widespread self-delusion.


ulterior motives
Our actions are often driven by hidden, nefarious intentions.


dispelling all till we're crushed
We refuse to listen to dissenting opinions and instead silence them, leading to further failure and misery.


with a sickening efficiency
Our methods of silencing and dismissing opposing views are effective, but come at great cost to ourselves and others.


we continue feeding mistrust
Our behavior only serves to exacerbate the pervasive atmosphere of distrust in society.


we keep alienating
Our actions and beliefs are driving a wedge between ourselves and others, leading to further isolation and misery.


we have no recourse
There seems to be no escape from the cycle of self-obsession and distrust in which we are trapped.


we are claiming transparency
We insist that our actions are transparent and just, despite all evidence to the contrary.


such a lie with no remorse
These claims of transparency and justice are blatant lies, with no hint of guilt or regret.




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@NuclearBlastRecords

We're playing this song on repeat! So addicting..!

@NikkiSixxIsALegend

Funny story, when Aaron was cutting up the guts he sliced his hand open... I love this video!

@damienwolf5901

love everything about this band

@Cheeseburger681

I saw this band on their tour with motionless in white, they're best band ever and this video is so awesome.

@awesocalypse4643

This made me buy an album for the first time in a LOOOONG time! Great work by these guys.

@JessxRhiannon

This band was honestly one of the best bands I've seen this year. I saw them on their UK run with Motionless In White and it was fucking great.

@APLK

where did you see them? i saw them on that tour as well

@JessxRhiannon

I saw them at the Leeds Cockpit :)

@APLK

i saw them in bristol at the flees no barrier it was fucking insane 

@JessxRhiannon

There was no barrier at Leeds either! I was so close to meeting Stitch D! I'm seeing them again next Tuesday and I would really love to meet them as well as the other bands playing ^_^

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