Upon a Burning Body is an American metal band from San Antonio, Texas, form… Read Full Bio ↴Upon a Burning Body is an American metal band from San Antonio, Texas, formed in 2005. The band currently consists of vocalist Danny Leal, guitarists Sal Dominguez and Ruben Alvarez and bassist Rey Martinez. Their second studio album, Red. White. Green., debuted at No. 105 on the Billboard 200 in 2012. Their third and latest album, The World Is My Enemy Now, was released on 12 August 2014. The band is currently signed to Sumerian Records.

Current members
Danny Leal - Vocals (2005-present)
Sal Dominguez – Guitars (2005–present)
Ruben Alvarez – Guitars (2012–present), Bass (2005–2012)
Rey Martinez – Bass (2013–present)
Tito Felix – Drums, Percussion (2014–present)

Devil's Advocate
Upon a Burning Body Lyrics

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If you had to ask me how hard it must be to walk the path that I have chosen, then you're already to weak to even try
You don't have the heart
The struggle, the sacrifice, this is the only thing I know
Its complicated, some say its overrated
This is happening all because of you
This is the dream they said we would never have
Countless years
We've sacrificed everything to spread the infection

Yeah, so bang your head
Would you fight for what they say is already dead to the point of suffering
This is the path where you don't have to die to go through hell
This is the birth of hate and death of love
We will decimate the human race
Creating the words of your salvation welcome to a new age, a rebirth
This is, this is the birth of hate
Its too late for your salvation
So who the fuck is laughing now?
The struggle, the sacrifice, this is the only thing I know
Its complicated, some say its overrated
This is happening because of you
Its a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll

Freedom baby is never having to say you're sorry
So when the fix on at full strength and you cannot stop your hands from shaking, who's side will you choose?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Upon a Burning Body’s song Devil’s Advocate express the struggle and sacrifice that come with walking the path chosen by the singer. The opening lines make it clear that the singer has chosen a difficult path, as the person asking about the difficulty of the journey is already too weak to even try it. The lyrics then suggest that the struggle and sacrifice is worth it, as it is the only thing the singer knows.

The second part of the song takes on a darker tone, with the singer suggesting that the struggle and sacrifice will lead to the birth of hate and the death of love. The lyrics suggest that the singer and their followers will decimate the human race, creating a new age and a rebirth. The final lines of the song suggest that there is no salvation for those who have not chosen this path, and asks the listener to choose whose side they are on.

Overall, the lyrics to Devil’s Advocate suggest a dangerous and controversial path, one that requires immense sacrifice and commitment. The lyrics suggest that this path will lead to the birth of something new, but also to the death of traditional values such as love and compassion.

Line by Line Meaning

If you had to ask me how hard it must be to walk the path that I have chosen, then you're already too weak to even try
You lack the necessary strength and resilience to walk the path that I have chosen, and if you have to ask how difficult it is, then you're not cut out for it.

You don't have the heart
You lack the courage, determination, and conviction that is required to succeed on this path.

The struggle, the sacrifice, this is the only thing I know
I have dedicated myself to this path, and the constant struggle and sacrifice for its attainment is all I know.

It's complicated, some say it's overrated
This path is complex and difficult to understand, and some people might even think it's not worth the effort.

This is happening all because of you
You are the reason that this path has become a reality, and it is all unfolding because of you.

This is the dream they said we would never have
Despite being told that it was impossible, we have achieved this dream that others thought we never would.

Countless years
We have dedicated countless years of our lives to achieve our goals and realize our dreams.

We've sacrificed everything to spread the infection
We have been willing to give up everything in order to spread our message and philosophy to others.

Yeah, so bang your head
Let loose, let go of your inhibitions, and embrace the energy and passion of this path.

Would you fight for what they say is already dead to the point of suffering
Are you willing to fight for something that others have deemed as futile, even if it means enduring immense suffering?

This is the path where you don't have to die to go through hell
This path is agonizing and challenging, but it does not necessarily require you to sacrifice your life in order to endure it.

This is the birth of hate and death of love
This path involves channeling hatred and negativity in order to destroy love and positivity.

We will decimate the human race
Our ultimate goal is to destroy and eradicate the current human race so that a new one can emerge.

Creating the words of your salvation, welcome to a new age, a rebirth
We are creating the ideology and beliefs that will be the salvation for those who follow this path, ushering in a new age of rebirth and redefinition.

This is, this is the birth of hate
This path is centered around the birth and proliferation of hatred and destruction.

It's too late for your salvation
You have missed your chance to be saved or to join us on this path.

So who the fuck is laughing now?
We have succeeded and proved our detractors wrong, and we are the ones who are now laughing at them.

It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll
It takes a lot of effort, dedication, and persistence to achieve greatness, just like in the world of rock and roll.

Freedom baby is never having to say you're sorry
True freedom means not having to apologize or answer to anyone else, and being able to follow your own path without regrets.

So when the fix is on at full strength and you cannot stop your hands from shaking, who's side will you choose?
When faced with intense pressure and uncertainty, which side will you align yourself with: the path of strength and courage, or the path of weakness and submission?

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