III
Walls of Jericho Lyrics


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"Lock the door, a killer is loose
Head count is 3.
A terrifying reality that won't end.
It's the shock of the century.

Blueprint of hate,
Blueprint of death.
Evidence will soon unfold.

Stateside road A1A.
Searching.
Another trail left cold.
Searching.
Body still not found.
Searching.
Discovery too unreal.

News is in.
Only bones remain.
Horror.
One after another.
Horror.
The gruesome three are found.
Horror.
Decaying bodies lay.

Report is in.
The wolf has struck again.
This is the work of a madman.
The true face of evil.
This is the work of a madman.
The true face of death.

Your time is up,
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.
The noose is set for your demise.

We must.
Convict at any cost.
We must.
Lay them to rest.
We must.
Grant the request.
The end will justify the means.

Terror.
A mother cries out.
Terror.
A turn for the worse.
Terror.
A nation shocked by fear.
You turned him loose to kill again.

This is the work of a madman.
The true face of evil.




This is the work of a madman.
The true face of death."

Overall Meaning

The Walls of Jericho song "III. Shock Of The Century" is a haunting reflection on the aftermath of a serial killer's rampage. In the opening lines, the singer establishes a sense of urgency, calling for the doors to be locked to keep the killer out. The headcount is at three, indicating that there have already been multiple victims. The singer laments the "terrifying reality that won't end" and declares that this is "the shock of the century."


The lyrics describe the investigation that follows as law enforcement searches for the killer. The singer references a "blueprint of hate" and a "blueprint of death," suggesting that the killer had planned their crimes meticulously. The evidence soon unfolds, and the search continues along Stateside road A1A. However, the trail is left cold, and the body is still missing. When the news comes in, only bones remain, and the singer expresses shock at the horror of it all.


The imagery in the song is vivid and graphic, describing decaying bodies and the true face of evil. The lyrics suggest that the killer is a madman and that the nation is in a state of fear. Ultimately, the singer calls for justice to be served and for the killer to be brought to justice.


Line by Line Meaning

Lock the door, a killer is loose
We need to secure ourselves, as there is a dangerous murderer out there.


Head count is 3.
We are missing three people, who are likely the victims of the killer.


A terrifying reality that won't end.
The situation is frightening, and it doesn't seem like it will get better anytime soon.


It's the shock of the century.
The level of horror and disbelief from the public is unprecedented.


Blueprint of hate,
The killer has a deep-seated resentment for their victims.


Blueprint of death.
The killer has a specific plan for how they will kill their victims.


Evidence will soon unfold.
The proof of the killer's actions will soon be discovered.


Stateside road A1A.
The authorities are searching for clues related to the killer's whereabouts on this specific roadway.


Searching.
The investigators are actively seeking out any hint of evidence or leads on the case.


Another trail left cold.
Despite their best efforts, the investigators have come up empty-handed in their search for evidence.


Body still not found.
The killer has been successful in disposing of one or more victims' bodies, making the case even more challenging to solve.


Discovery too unreal.
Even for seasoned investigators, some of the things they uncover during the case are too shocking to believe.


News is in.
The latest updates on the case have just been released to the public.


Only bones remain.
The victim(s) have been dead for a while, and all that's left of them now are their skeletal remains.


Horror.
The level of terror and revulsion experienced by the public as more details about the killings emerge.


One after another.
The killer has claimed multiple victims in a short amount of time.


The gruesome three are found.
The missing three individuals were tragically found dead in disturbing conditions.


The wolf has struck again.
The killer has committed another murder.


This is the work of a madman.
These heinous acts were committed by someone with an unstable mind.


The true face of evil.
The brutal killings are evidence of deep-seated wickedness in the world.


Your time is up,
The killer has been caught, and their moment of reckoning is at hand.


Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.
The perpetrator has no escape, and must face the consequences of their actions.


The noose is set for your demise.
The killer will be punished harshly for their crimes, likely facing the death penalty.


We must.
It is imperative that justice is served in this case.


Convict at any cost.
The perpetrator must be found guilty, regardless of the difficulty or cost of the investigation or trial.


Lay them to rest.
The families of the victims deserve closure, which can only come from concluding the case and putting the perpetrator to justice.


Grant the request.
It is necessary to provide the victim's families with the answers and resolution they need in the wake of the tragedy.


The end will justify the means.
The outcome of delivering justice will make the efforts and sacrifices made to achieve it worth it in the end.


A mother cries out.
A parent is mourning the loss of their child, leaving them inconsolable.


A turn for the worse.
The news surrounding the case has devolved into something even more horrifying and tragic than before.


A nation shocked by fear.
The public has been gripped with feelings of terror due to the senseless killings.


You turned him loose to kill again.
Someone in a position of power failed to prevent the killer from claiming more victims.


The true face of death.
The murders reveal the ultimate fate that awaits all people, no matter how much we try to avoid or ignore it.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

AlexH123

Lyrics:
Once again I face this world
Broken and bruised again I have walked through the gates of hell
And we've only just begun
Came up short let it slip through my finger Till i hated who I saw in the mirror
Lost all hope for the shit I let linger
Bore down to break my shoulders
Love these scares because I earned them on my terms
All the cuts and scraps and the deep burns
I walk proud every corner that I turn, stand up And break the barriers
Again on my own
I walk alone
Once again I face this world
Broken and bruised again
I have walked through the gates of hell
And we've only just begun
Time is now.
Wipe this shit off my shoulders
My minds set getting stronger and stronger
I won't stop till this city is burning
These flames light my journey
Stare right though the enemy in my way I'm already seeing signs of a brighter day Take that step in getting stronger in my fight
Victory is all I see in my sights
Again on my own
I walk alone
Once again I face this world
Broken and bruised again I have walked through the gates of hell
And we've only just begun
Forward infinite
Keep the past distant
Forever militant
We build walls to keep everybody out
We build walls to stop all the pain
We build walls to keep our self-suffering we build walls.
Tear down these fucking walls
Once again I face this world
Broken and bruised again I have walked through the gates of hell
And we've only just begun
Forward infinite
Keep the past distant
Forever militant
Hold on to the past that you have left



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Ion Etxaniz

Love Candace...pure energy, pure dynamite...one of the best fronties of HardCore ever. RESPECT from Basque Country....would be nice to see you live again

mike derasmo

Bilbao?

Rikus RedBlack

Bayonne ?

Skroto Perplejo

¿España?

Basham86

This band are incredible live. Candace completely owns the stage. Not usually a huge fan of metalcore. Saw them on an all dayer in London, and they just owned the day!

JaxJordan35

This is Hardcore, not Metalcore

Alen Vidović

@JaxJordan35 metalcore lel

Cody Durfee

​@JaxJordan35not metal core, Metal Core is like Killswitch, really heavy hardcore like this with metal pieces is Cross-over

AlexH123

Lyrics:
Once again I face this world
Broken and bruised again I have walked through the gates of hell
And we've only just begun
Came up short let it slip through my finger Till i hated who I saw in the mirror
Lost all hope for the shit I let linger
Bore down to break my shoulders
Love these scares because I earned them on my terms
All the cuts and scraps and the deep burns
I walk proud every corner that I turn, stand up And break the barriers
Again on my own
I walk alone
Once again I face this world
Broken and bruised again
I have walked through the gates of hell
And we've only just begun
Time is now.
Wipe this shit off my shoulders
My minds set getting stronger and stronger
I won't stop till this city is burning
These flames light my journey
Stare right though the enemy in my way I'm already seeing signs of a brighter day Take that step in getting stronger in my fight
Victory is all I see in my sights
Again on my own
I walk alone
Once again I face this world
Broken and bruised again I have walked through the gates of hell
And we've only just begun
Forward infinite
Keep the past distant
Forever militant
We build walls to keep everybody out
We build walls to stop all the pain
We build walls to keep our self-suffering we build walls.
Tear down these fucking walls
Once again I face this world
Broken and bruised again I have walked through the gates of hell
And we've only just begun
Forward infinite
Keep the past distant
Forever militant
Hold on to the past that you have left

Jonathan Barnes

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