Iscariot
walkthemoon Lyrics
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That if you had thrown yourself down
Into the lion's den
My brother I'd follow you in
Perhaps I lack some foresight (should have known)
Brother you were so right
Sure as the setting sun
Can't trust just anyone
That's what you want, but it's not what you're asking for
I said that's what you're asking, but you're gonna get more than you bargained for
I said that's what you had, but you don't have it any more
You had it coming
I never imagined you dead (I never)
But tell me, are you even aware
That all that we did, you undo
Iscariot, you fool
That's what you want, but it's not what you're asking for
I said that's what you're asking, but you're gonna get more than you bargained for
I said that's what you had, but you don't have it any more
You had it coming
Oh you know you had it coming my friend, my friend
You know you had it coming my brother, oh my brother
Had it coming my friend, my friend
You know you had it coming my brother, oh my brother
Had it coming my friend, my friend
You know you had it coming my brother, oh my brother
Had it coming my friend, my friend
You had it coming.
The lyrics to Walk the Moon's song "Iscariot" explore betrayal and consequences. The singer talks about following a friend or brother into a dangerous situation despite his own reservations. He admits to lacking foresight and trusting too easily, and realizes too late that his friend was "right" about not trusting just anyone. The chorus repeats the idea that the friend had it coming, indicating that they were responsible for their own downfall.
The use of the name "Iscariot" is interesting as it is a reference to Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus in the Bible. The name has become synonymous with betrayal and treachery, which fits the theme of the song. The lyrics suggest that the friend was aware of what they were getting into, and that they had done something to deserve their own downfall. The repetition of "my friend, my brother" adds an emotional weight to the song, indicating that the betrayal is particularly painful because of the closeness of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Until now, I knew this of myself
Up until this point, I believed this about who I am.
That if you had thrown yourself down
If you were to put yourself in harm's way.
Into the lion's den
A dangerous or risky situation.
My brother I'd follow you in
I would follow and support you, even in difficult circumstances.
Perhaps I lack some foresight
I may not have had the ability to predict the outcome of a situation.
Brother you were so right
You were correct in your assessment of the situation.
Sure as the setting sun
As certain as the end of the day.
Can't trust just anyone
One must be cautious in determining who to trust.
That's what you want, but it's not what you're asking for
The desired outcome may not be what is being requested.
I said that's what you're asking, but you're gonna get more than you bargained for
Be careful what you wish for, as it may come with unintended consequences.
I said that's what you had, but you don't have it any more
You may have had what you wanted before, but it no longer exists.
You had it coming
You brought this upon yourself.
I never imagined you dead (I never)
I never thought that you would come to harm.
But tell me, are you even aware
Do you even understand the consequences of your actions?
That all that we did, you undo
You have undone all of our efforts and progress.
Iscariot, you fool
You have betrayed and disappointed us.
Oh you know you had it coming my friend, my friend
You knew that your actions would lead to consequences, my friend.
You know you had it coming my brother, oh my brother
You knew that your actions would lead to consequences, my brother.
Had it coming my friend, my friend
Your actions have led to this consequence, my friend.
You know you had it coming my brother, oh my brother
You knew that your actions would lead to consequences, my brother.
Had it coming my friend, my friend
Your actions have led to this consequence, my friend.
You know you had it coming my brother, oh my brother
You knew that your actions would lead to consequences, my brother.
Had it coming my friend, my friend
Your actions have led to this consequence, my friend.
You had it coming.
You are responsible for this outcome.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS PETRICCA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@emilyc2348
Until now, I knew this of myself
That if you had thrown yourself down
Into the lion's den
My brother I'd follow you in
Perhaps I lack some foresight (should have known)
Brother you were so right
Sure as the setting sun
Can't trust just anyone
That's what you want, but it's not what you're asking for
I said that's what you're asking, but you're gonna get more than you bargained for
I said that's what you had, but you don't have it any more
You had it coming
I never imagined you dead (I never)
But tell me, are you even aware
That all that we did, you undo
Iscariot, you fool
That's what you want, but it's not what you're asking for
I said that's what you're asking, but you're gonna get more than you bargained for
I said that's what you had, but you don't have it any more
You had it coming
Oh you know you had it coming my friend, my friend
You know you had it coming my brother, oh my brother
Had it coming my friend, my friend
You know you had it coming my brother, oh my brother
Had it coming my friend, my friend
You know you had it coming my brother, oh my brother
Had it coming my friend, my friend
You had it coming
@consultingmoose
i love this song, but also i love this video just because its 5 minutes of uninterrupted eye contact with Nicholas and I cant handle that
@bryanr8775
Lmaoo ikr
@quixotedon4168
At CVG nonetheless
@CRTRRTinGA
At the risk of being incredibly superficial and bypassing the absolute perfection of Walk the Moon...That man right there is beautiful.
@weheartislands
what u feel like doing when u have headphones in
@UserUser-er2ks
Listen To Ghostbuster by Walk The Moon.
Walk The Moon,
With Love my Fan,
Wajdy
@temporaryphase
Wow. I'm watching this man lip sing into the camera in a badly lit airport yet it's one of the more powerful experiances I've had musically. The melody combined with his intensity create something you could drown in.
@l.i.3667
***** Yeah, she's exaggerating a bit. However, the song is a bit personal for some, especially considering the subject matter. I think that may be where people are getting the "powerful" adjective from.
@97javic
It's powerful. There's no other word for it. She's right
@l.i.3667
*****
He's on mine, I think he's attempting to "troll" but he's not doing a very good job.