Year Of The Knife is a five-piece metalcore band from Delaware. By its very… Read Full Bio ↴Year Of The Knife is a five-piece metalcore band from Delaware. By its very nature, hardcore is a conduit for channeling frustration, aggression, and discontent into musical form, but for Year Of The Knife, that process is so much more than just a simple release. The band’s debut full-length Internal Incarceration is a profound reaction to the very real losses and the challenges of the world around them, and a way to turn that discontent into community, compassion, and change. While Year Of The Knife’s lineup includes actual familial connections—the band is vocalist Tyler Mullen alongside twin brothers Aaron and Andrew Kisielewski on guitar and drums, and husband and wife Brandon and Madison Watkins on guitar and bass—their approach to the band is rooted in the idea of chosen family. The band came together in 2015 over a shared love of traditional metalcore/death metal and an investment in the straight edge lifestyle.

Last Laugh
Year Of The Knife Lyrics

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A trail of ruin
Left in your wake
Nowhere to run
No one to blame

Your turn to hurt
My turn to maim
Savor the hunt

You become prey

Broken teeth
Blood running down
Caved in skull
Thoughts spilling out

Now laid low
A visage of pain
Your spiteful acts
A mirror of shame

Hacked apart
Ripped in half
Always told you

I'd have the last laugh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Year Of The Knife's song "Last Laugh" depict a narrative of revenge and the exertion of power dynamics. The opening lines suggest that someone has caused widespread destruction and chaos, leaving behind a path of ruin. The subsequent lines imply that this person is now on the run, with no one to hold accountable for their actions.

The following verse emphasizes a shift in power dynamics, where the person who was previously causing harm is now experiencing pain themselves. The line "My turn to maim" suggests that the singer is now inflicting harm on this person, enjoying the hunt and reveling in their vulnerable state.

The lyrics further describe the physical consequences of this retaliation, with images of broken teeth, blood, and a caved-in skull. The line "Thoughts spilling out" hints at the infliction of mental pain as well, suggesting that the singer has succeeded in not only physically harming the subject but also breaking their spirit.

The final lines of the song, "Now laid low, A visage of pain, Your spiteful acts, A mirror of shame," imply that the person who previously caused harm is now in a state of defeat, presenting a visage of pain, and their previous actions are now reflected back upon them in a shameful manner. The song ends with the affirmation that the singer has been successful in seeking revenge and having the last laugh.

Line by Line Meaning

A trail of ruin
Your actions have caused destruction and devastation

Left in your wake
These consequences are a result of your actions

Nowhere to run
There is no escape or avoidance of accountability

No one to blame
You cannot shift the responsibility onto others

Your turn to hurt
It is now your time to feel pain and suffering

My turn to maim
I will now cause you significant harm

Savor the hunt
Enjoy the chase and pursuit as I seek revenge

You become prey
You have become the target of my wrath

Broken teeth
Physical damage inflicted upon you

Blood running down
Visible evidence of your injuries

Caved in skull
Severe head trauma inflicted upon you

Thoughts spilling out
Your mental state is crumbling and your inner thoughts are revealed

Now laid low
You have been reduced to a position of weakness and vulnerability

A visage of pain
Your outward appearance reflects the agony you are experiencing

Your spiteful acts
The malicious actions you have taken

A mirror of shame
These actions reflect poorly upon you and evoke feelings of guilt and embarrassment

Hacked apart
I will relentlessly dismantle you

Ripped in half
You will be completely torn apart and broken

Always told you
I constantly warned and predicted that this would happen

I'd have the last laugh
I will ultimately emerge triumphant and full of satisfaction, having the final victory

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aaron Kisielewski, Andrew Kisielewski, Brandon Watkins, Madison Watkins

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