1) Betrayal are a strai… Read Full Bio ↴There are more bands with the name Betrayal:
1) Betrayal are a straight edge metalcore band from Woodland Hills, California. They are currently signed to Mediaskare Records, The Band mixes hardcore and metal with intensive 2-steps that result in a heavy sound in the vein of such bands as Recon, The Acacia Strain, and thick as blood. Their debut EP was release on October 21st, 2008. Their most recent album, Abandonment was released April 26th, 2011. Recently they announced that they renamed themselves Runaway Kids and will be releasing a new EP summer 2015.
2) Betrayal: a Thrash Metal band (1988-1994), Industrial Gothic Metal (1999- ) from Van Nuys, California with lyrical themes about Christianity.
Former/past members:
Chris Ackermann - vocals
Matt Maners - guitars
Bob McCue - guitar
Jeff Lain - bass
Brian Meuse - drums
Jeff Mason - drums (Deliverance (USA)
3) German Death metal band Betrayal.
Founded in Aschaffenburg in 2005, BETRAYAL soon released 'Of Lust And Loss' in 2007, an EP that stirred up the local underground, sold out on the day of release and showed the potential of the young band around drummer Manuel Caccamese.
After several line-up changes, BETRAYAL found themselves together again in 2014. With Alex Burkl on rhythm guitar/vocals and Philipp Gherig on bass, a foundation was finally laid to build a golden future on. They quickly drew attention to themselves again with a demo in 2015.
In 2016, eleven years after the band was founded, BETRAYAL released their first album 'Infinite Circles' on Transcending Records. They were able to gain many new fans and received nothing but great reviews.
With their new addition Bastian Kraus on Lead Guitar in January 2019, they not only got fresh blood but also musical quality and creativity on board. BETRAYAL hit the studio 2019, working on their second full length album 'Disorder Remains' which was released via Rising Nemesis Records on April 16th 2021.
members
MANUEL (DRUMS)
PHIL (BASS)
ALEX (GUITAR / VOCALS)
BASTI (GUITAR)
4) A Brazilian Thrash Metal band formed in 2003.
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6) A Thrash Metal band from Chile.
7) A Power/Heavy Metal band from Finland.
8) A Thrash Metal band from Turkey formed in 2006.
8) A Progressive Thrash Metal band from Staten Island, New York formed in 2005.
9) A Tech Death Metal Band from Germany formed in 2005.
the invitation
betrayal Lyrics
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So why do I lock myself in chains?
To live in sin is death
So why does it reign in my brain?
My God of mercy has heard my cry of desperation
I seek His face to free me from this lustful perversion
Can I live this shame
My thoughts, slave of depravity
Pleasures of wickedness is offered unto me
Impurity's dominion is calling out to be received
The invitation, an offer of sensual gain
Extended arms of death, self control falls to be slain
Plagued with sorrow
Reaching for false dreams
Lies have filled my head
I must run instead
Grace has freed me
Why I feel this need
To go back to a way
Of false love I've played
Resist the devil, he must flee
Resist the touch, God save me
Break the control, upon my mind
I'm freed indeed, the past behind
The idea of pleasures
Is not always what it seems
An enticing way of seduction
Has a wage to be paid
The world revelling in their pleasures
Is inviting with appeal
But the devil through this lust
Come to destroy, kill and steal
The lyrics of Betrayal's song "The Invitation" explore the internal struggle of the singer to break free from the chains of lust and temptation. The opening lines question the contradiction between the desire for freedom and the self-imposed restrictions that bind us to our vices. The singer recognizes that indulging in sinful behavior leads to death, yet it continues to dominate their thoughts.
The next lines describe the singer's cry for mercy to God to help them overcome their lustful obsession. They express the desperation the singer feels in their enslavement to depravity and the longing to break free from the shame that is associated with it. The invitation that is extended to the singer is one of sensual gain, which is offered by the dominion of impurity. However, the singer understands that giving in to the temptation will lead to death, and self-control will be slain, which further emphasizes the intensity of the struggle.
The chorus emphasizes the need to resist temptation and break free from the control that sinful thoughts have over the mind. The second stanza highlights the struggle of moving on from false love that has filled the singer's head with lies. The idea of freedom has been realized, but there is still a strong desire to go back to the old ways, which signifies the powerlessness of the singer against temptation. The lyrics conclude with a warning against the destructive nature of indulging in pleasures as the devil seeks to destroy, kill, and steal.
Line by Line Meaning
Freedom is nice
Although freedom is a great thing, the singer does not enjoy true freedom due to their sinful ways.
So why do I lock myself in chains?
The singer recognizes their own role in their bondage to sin and questions why they continue to make choices which lead to their own enslavement.
To live in sin is death
The singer recognizes the inherent danger of living a life of sin, as it leads to spiritual death.
So why does it reign in my brain?
Despite knowing that choosing sin can lead to death, the artist struggles with thoughts of sin and temptation on a regular basis.
My God of mercy has heard my cry of desperation
The artist believes in a merciful God who can save them from their sin if they cry out to Him for help.
I seek His face to free me from this lustful perversion
The singer asks God for help in overcoming their sexual desires, which they see as a perverted expression of their sinful nature.
No more no more
The singer has grown tired of living a life of sin and desires to escape from its grasp.
Can I live this shame
The artist questions whether they can continue to bear the weight of their shameful actions and thoughts.
My thoughts, slave of depravity
The artist recognizes that their own thoughts are a source of temptation towards sinful behavior.
Pleasures of wickedness is offered unto me
The artist is faced with opportunities to indulge in sinful pleasures.
Impurity's dominion is calling out to be received
The singer feels as if they are being pulled towards impure and sinful desires.
The invitation, an offer of sensual gain
The artist sees temptation as an invitation to experience physical pleasure and satisfaction.
Extended arms of death, self control falls to be slain
The singer recognizes that giving in to temptation leads to spiritual death, and that they are in danger of falling to their own lack of self control.
Plagued with sorrow
The singer feels deep emotional pain due to their own choices and struggles with temptation.
Reaching for false dreams
The singer has been reaching for fulfillment in sinful desires, which ultimately lead to empty promises and lies.
Lies have filled my head
The artist recognizes that their own thoughts and desires are full of deception and falsehood.
I must run instead
The artist realizes that they must actively choose to leave behind their sinful ways and pursue a better path.
Grace has freed me
The singer recognizes that they have been saved by grace, despite their sinfulness.
Why I feel this need
Although they have been saved by grace, the singer still feels the temptation to indulge in their old sinful ways.
To go back to a way
The artist recognizes the danger of returning to their old sinful lifestyle.
Of false love I've played
The artist sees their old sinful ways as a false form of love.
Resist the devil, he must flee
The artist understands that they must resist the temptation to sin, and that the devil will flee if they do so.
Resist the touch, God save me
The singer calls out to God for help in resisting temptation.
Break the control, upon my mind
The artist desires to break free from the mental and emotional control that sinful thoughts have over them.
I'm freed indeed, the past behind
The singer recognizes that they are truly free from sin and can leave their past behind them.
The idea of pleasures
The singer understands that the promise of pleasure and satisfaction is not always what it seems.
Is not always what it seems
The singer recognizes that their previous experiences with sinful pleasure have been empty and unsatisfying.
An enticing way of seduction
The artist sees the way of sin as tempting and seductive.
Has a wage to be paid
The artist understands that their sinful actions have consequences and they will ultimately have to pay for their choices.
The world revelling in their pleasures
The singer sees that the world around them is consumed with the pursuit of pleasure and satisfaction.
Is inviting with appeal
The singer recognizes the appeal of following the desires of their flesh and the promises of worldly pleasure.
But the devil through this lust
The artist recognizes that the devil uses lustful desires as a means of leading people astray.
Come to destroy, kill and steal
The artist recognizes the destructive power of sin and temptation, and that it ultimately leads to spiritual destruction.
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Jarifman X
I had all but forgotten about this band. I remember buying this on cassette not long after it was released.