Vendetta Red is an alternative rock band which formed in 1998 in Bakersfiel… Read Full Bio ↴Vendetta Red is an alternative rock band which formed in 1998 in Bakersfield, California, United States, though the band resided in Seattle, Washington for most of their career. They were known for their unusual lyrics and frontman Zach Davidson's distinctive vocal style.

Vendetta Red independently released their first record, Blackout Analysis, in 2000, and followed that with White Knuckled Substance in 2001, through Loveless Records. Vendetta Red signed to Epic Records and released their major label debut, Between the Never and the Now, in 2003. Sisters of the Red Death, released in late 2005 before the band's 2006 breakup, charted at #21 on the Top Heatseeker's Chart

After their split, former Vendetta Red members Zach, Leif, and Jeff started the band Sirens Sister.

Vendetta Red reunited in March 2011, playing the entirety of Sisters of the Red Death at El Corazon in Seatle, Washington. Afterwards they started creating new record and played the 2011 Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival. In 2012 they released single Close To Me.
In 2013 they released two EPs: Scripture and Light Year Anniversary.
In 2018 they suddenly released an LP Quinceañera.

Current Members
Zach Davidson - Vocals (Sirens Sister)
Leif Anderson - Guitar (Sirens Sister)
Jonah Bergman - Bass (Schoolyard Heroes)
Burke Thomas - Drums (Megasapien)

Studio Albums
- Blackout Analysis (2000)
- White Knuckled Substance (2001)
- Between the Never and the Now (2003)
- Sisters of the Red Death (2005)
- Quinceañera (2018)

EPs
- 6 Kisses, A Blatant Reminder of Why We Are Alive (1999)
- Cut Your Noose EP (2002)
- Shatterday EP (2003)
- Scripture (2013)
- Light Year Anniversary (2013)

Muad'dib
Vendetta Red Lyrics

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If this is your jihad then I am maud'dib
If caution cuts your cord I'll sever everything
Cause I can't stand hanging out pretending I'm okay
Regretting things I did and things I couldn't say
Wept and walked away, whispered weird
Finally face me now
It's alright if you hate yourself
I can show you how

Cause the call to arms come way too late
To wake me up this time

And all my friends just laugh at me
Cause I don't wanna get high

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song Muad’dib by Vendetta Red. The song talks about standing up for oneself and not pretending to be okay with things that hurt us. The line “If this is your jihad then I am muad’dib” refers to the singer in Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel “Dune”. The character's name is Paul Atreides, but he is later called “Muad'dib” after going into the desert and leading a group of people called Fremen to fight against the corrupt government. In the song, the lyrics imply that if the listener has a cause they are fighting for, then the artist is with them, ready to cut ties with anything that holds them back.

The next line, “If caution cuts your cord I'll sever everything” is a powerful statement of solidarity. It means that if the listener needs help breaking free from anything that holds them down, the artist will be there even if it means ending every tie that they have with their past. The next few lines describe the artist’s struggle with anxiety and regret about things they've done or said. But, in the end, they are ready to face their fears and help others do the same.

Overall, the song is about breaking free and standing up for oneself even if it means facing fears and past mistakes. It is a message of self-awareness and self-help that encourages listeners to take control of their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

If this is your jihad then I am maud'dib
If you believe in a cause so much that it consumes you, then I will follow with equal passion.

If caution cuts your cord I'll sever everything
If you are being held back by fear or doubt, I will destroy any obstacle in the way of achieving our goals.

Cause I can't stand hanging out pretending I'm okay
I refuse to hide my true feelings and pretend that everything is fine when it's not.

Regretting things I did and things I couldn't say
I am haunted by past actions and words left unsaid, and I am determined not to repeat those mistakes.

Wept and walked away, whispered weird
I have experienced deep emotional pain and left without explanation, speaking strange words that only hint at my anguish.

Finally face me now
I am ready for you to confront me and challenge my beliefs.

It's alright if you hate yourself
I understand that self-loathing can be a powerful motivator, and I accept that you may feel this way.

I can show you how
I can offer you a path to overcome self-hatred and achieve greater things.

Cause the call to arms come way too late
I have already taken up arms and committed myself to our cause, while others are only just realizing the urgency of the situation.

To wake me up this time
I am already awake and fully committed to our mission.

And all my friends just laugh at me
My peers may view me with skepticism or ridicule, but I am steadfast in my beliefs regardless.

Cause I don't wanna get high
I choose not to escape reality through drugs or other means, preferring to confront life's challenges head-on.

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