“A Clear Perception” showcases one of the hottest new bands to come out of the UK in a long time. Not wanting to follow the herd, The Eyes Of A Traitor like to take influence from a variety of bands and experiences meaning they are not your run–of-the-mill-generic-paint-by-numbers hardcore band. The albums heavy sound-scapes, melodic sensibilities and technical structure showcase a musical talent far beyond their years (the band are all under 21). A hard working attitude has helped them gain 5 independent tours covering UK and Europe, whilst building on their ever-growing fan base.
The follow up to "A Clear Perception" named "Breathless" was released on the 12th July 2010, with track names including 'Come To My Senses' and 'Talk of The Town'
A new ep entitled "Disease" is available on their tour with Martyr Defiled, Heart in Hand and Carcer City. It is more a follow up to "Breathless" than to their debut album, as they continue to evolve, and improve on their newer sound.
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Decorus
The eyes of a traitor Lyrics
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Let's break, let's break the ice!
And we'll start anew,
Let's start anew.
Ever green, ever strong,
Ever living, x2
I'm something that you are not.
Dreams are one thing, and you are not, not the next.
When throwing flowers on a mourned grave in the pouring rain,
We don't need to speak to hear this pain, to hear this pain.
Let's break the ice!
And we'll start anew,
We'll start anew.
Ever green, ever strong, ever living.
Never will you admit that you're something I say you are.
Sickened lies that I know you hide behind your eyes.
This isn't the last time, I'll see through your mind.
Never again will I, I regret my past.
The song "Decorus" by The Eyes of a Traitor begins with the recurring refrain "Let's break the ice". This could be interpreted as the singer's desire to start a new chapter in their life or relationship and break down the barriers that were previously in place. They assert their own strength and resilience with the lines "Ever green, ever strong, ever living" and contrast this with someone else who they claim is not like them.
The second half of the song focuses on this other person, who the singer accuses of hiding behind lies, and implies has caused them hurt or pain in the past. The lyrics "When throwing flowers on a mourned grave in the pouring rain, we don't need to speak to hear this pain" suggest a shared history of loss or grief. The singer claims they will not regret the past, but also implies that they will not let this other person continue to deceive or hurt them.
Overall, "Decorus" is a song about starting fresh and breaking down walls, but also about calling out those who have caused harm in the past and standing up for oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's break the ice, x6
Let's start a conversation and remove any barriers between us. We need to connect and communicate with each other.
Let's break, let's break the ice!
Let's overcome any awkwardness or discomfort and create a comfortable atmosphere for us to communicate freely.
And we'll start anew, Let's start anew.
We need to forget past misunderstandings and restart our relationship from scratch. Let's forgive and forget.
Ever green, ever strong, Ever living, x2
My spirit is enduring, and my willpower is steadfast. It cannot be weakened or destroyed.
I'm something that you are not.
I possess unique qualities that you do not have. I cannot be compared to you, and we cannot be identical.
Dreams are one thing, and you are not, not the next. You're not the next.
You cannot achieve my aspirations or goals because they are unique to me. You do not match my qualities or abilities.
When throwing flowers on a mourned grave in the pouring rain, We don't need to speak to hear this pain, to hear this pain.
Sometimes, words are unnecessary to convey our emotions. Even in silence, our pain can be felt and understood.
Never will you admit that you're something I say you are. Sickened lies that I know you hide behind your eyes.
You refuse to acknowledge or accept that you have some negative qualities or behaviors that I recognize. You are pretending to be someone you are not, and it makes me ill.
This isn't the last time, I'll see through your mind. Never again will I, I regret my past.
I will continue to see through your actions and understand your true intentions. I will not let my past mistakes or regrets hinder my perceptions of you in the future.
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Simon
My favorite song of all the time. The singer seems like someone who can at last express what he had for years into his mind, and that sounds awesome, full of paradowical emotions, violence and like he wanted to find peace.
Louis Nelson
this whole song is just beautiful and hardcore at the same time the piano throughout is just amazing and overall this is one of my favourite EOAT songs
Jeremy Newman
i dunno man, this album is amazing, i listen to these guys more than anyone else in my playlist but i like the stuff from theyre ep better... just because its heavier..... but this album is still amazing
tnlmosh
love this album!
Snakey Guitar
absolutely love the piano part at 3:25
Nachttanz
I Love This Song!!!!!!!! <3
gitarman671
MY favorite song from The Eyes of a Traitor :D!...alot of feeling to it FUKEN EPIC!
ブログ春の花
released some stress on that solo.. brutal.
Planetary Pieces
@sedd1234 You kidding me? Maybe nothing that special on its own but they way it's introduced into the song is near perfection. It's like the entire song climaxes to one amazing point. You're right though, love the vocals.
Seddy
I actually love this song from 1:23 to 2:50... the solo is nothing special. But i just love the vocals in this track....