Faces
Whitechapel Lyrics


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Erase your words and die.
We are the livid elite protesters.
The faces of justice.
And your reign has come to an end.
We will hold your head high above your lifeless carcass.

We are the livid elite protesters.
The faces of justice.

Dethroned, de-ranked, we'll take away everything.
And rip your throat out and set you aflame.
I will not pledge, for I stand against every word.
One nation under hypocrisy.

We will not live in, one nation under hypocrisy.
We are the faces.
Of justice fueling anarchy.

And your reign has come to an end.
We will hold your head high above your lifeless carcass.

We are the livid elite protesters.
The faces of justice.

The masses cringe as they watch you burn, and we stain the earth with your blood.
Justice has been served.

If you dare, step on this pedestal and promise us change.
We'll change the features on your face.

One nation under hypocrisy.

Erase your words and die.
We are the livid elite protesters.
The faces of justice.
I will not pledge, for I stand against every word.
One nation under hypocrisy.

We will not live in, one nation under hypocrisy.
We are the faces.
Of justice fueling anarchy.





One nation under hypocrisy.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Whitechapel's song "Faces" express the anger and frustration of a group of protesters who feel like they're living in a society where the government and those in power are corrupt and hypocritical. They are the "livid elite protesters", the "faces of justice" who are fed up with people in power making promises they never keep and using their position to exploit and manipulate the masses.


The first line, "Erase your words and die", is a clear message to those in power to stop lying and making false promises. The protesters have had enough, and they're ready to fight for what they believe in, even if that means using violence against those who stand in their way. The chorus "We are the livid elite protesters, the faces of justice" emphasizes the power and determination of the protesters, who see themselves as the rightful leaders of a society that has lost its way.


The lyrics also suggest that the protesters are not just fighting against the current regime but against a system that allows corruption and hypocrisy to flourish. They are "fueling anarchy", which can be seen as a rejection of the status quo and a call for a radical change in the way society is organized. The line "One nation under hypocrisy" highlights the irony of a society that claims to value honesty and justice but is run by people who don't practice what they preach.


Overall, "Faces" is a powerful protest song that expresses the frustration and anger of people who have been marginalized and oppressed by those in power. It's a call to action for anyone who wants to fight back against a system that's rigged against them.


Line by Line Meaning

Erase your words and die.
We demand complete accountability for your words and actions.


We are the livid elite protesters.
We are a group of passionate activists taking a stand against injustice. We are unyielding in our pursuit for truth and equality.


The faces of justice.
We represent the face of justice in a system that doesn't always favor the underprivileged or oppressed. We will be the voice and face of those that cannot speak or show themselves.


And your reign has come to an end.
You, the oppressor, your time is up. The people have spoken, and your deceit and lies will no longer rule our world.


We will hold your head high above your lifeless carcass.
We will not stop until you, the oppressor, have been held accountable for your crimes. And at that moment, we will celebrate our victory over you and all you represent.


Dethroned, de-ranked, we'll take away everything.
We'll ensure that you are stripped of your power and wealth, so you understand the pain and suffering of those you've oppressed.


And rip your throat out and set you aflame.
We will not tolerate your wrong actions and will show our anger and frustration by any means necessary.


I will not pledge, for I stand against every word.
We will not be silenced, and we'll continue to stand up against injustice without fear of any authority. We pledge allegiance to justice and nothing else.


One nation under hypocrisy.
We will not silently accept the current state of affairs where those in power commit crimes and remain unpunished. We reject any form of hypocrisy in the judicial system.


We will not live in, one nation under hypocrisy.
We refuse to settle for a world where injustice thrives. We demand accountability and action to create a more just world.


We are the faces.
We are the visible representation of those fighting for justice. We are the ones standing up and calling for change.


Of justice fueling anarchy.
We believe in a world where justice, fairness, and equality of opportunity are the norm. And until that time, we will fuel anarchy to get the change we need.


The masses cringe as they watch you burn, and we stain the earth with your blood.
We stand up for the victims of a system that glorifies the oppressor, and we are unapologetic in our actions to restore balance and justice. We will make sure that you are held accountable even if we have to use extreme measures.


If you dare, step on this pedestal and promise us change.
We challenge you to come forward and pledge to make a change – a real change, instead of empty words – to do your job with truth, integrity, and fairness.


We'll change the features on your face.
We will not allow those in power to remain unaccountable, enjoying their authority while the people suffer. You will pay the consequences, and you will feel the weight of accountability in the form of the anger and backlash of the people.




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Written by: ALEX WADE, BEN SAVAGE, PHIL BOZEMAN

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