Vocals- John, Dave
Guitar- Terry, Matt
Bass- Scott
Vocals- John, Dave
Guitar- Terry, Matt
Bass- Scott
Drums- Grant
With lyrics like, “I kill for straight edge” and “Strong I stand, with no shame,” the band wears their lifestyle on their sleeve, something too many bands abstain from these days in favor of commercial success. This Motor
City metalcore band formed in 2003 from the ashes of xTrephinex, Driven by Fire, Provoke, and King of Clubz and quickly became one of the most brutal and olemical bands in the area. Although not touring extensively, they’ve left their mark locally and promise to bring their heavy breakdowns and confrontational lyrics to any scene they play. A unique six-member line up
ensures not only a crushing wall of guitars, but also a diverse vocal arrangement that delivers the band’s militant straight edge stance with ferocity. After hearing the band’s self-titled demo in 2004, Seventh Dagger Records quickly made plans to release a full-length the following year. The marriage between Seventh Dagger and xTyrantx was consummated by a passion for straight edge and “Welcome to Hell” was the couple’s hate-filled offspring. In an increasingly glamorized and commercialized hardcore scene, where bands would rather parade around on stage like David Bowie instead of confronting the morally bankrupt society that we live in, xTyrantx will be a welcome despot to the angry youth that still remain.
Destroy Everything
xTyrantx Lyrics
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Beat his face into the ground
Everything you’ve built up
Everything you stood for
Nothing but deceit and lies
Erasing memories
You’re nothing more than talk
And there’s nothing to say
You fucking piece of shit
Is this what’s come to be
Fake sheep heard around trends
Well things are about to get real
Lets get something clear
I don’t know you anymore
Nothing levels the playing ground
The damages done
No commitment
No conviction
Because there is no
Consequences
The ultimate betrayal
You fucking sellout
The lyrics of xTyrantx's song "Destroy Everything" depict a rebellious and aggressive attitude towards someone who has betrayed or disappointed the singer. The opening lines, "Tear this fucking kid apart, Beat his face into the ground," suggest violence and vindictiveness towards the subject of the song. The singer is clearly angry and hurt by the actions of the other person, who has apparently misled or lied to them. They express their frustration with the line "Everything you've built up, Everything you stood for, Nothing but deceit and lies, Erasing memories."
The singer dismisses the other person's attempts to make amends, calling them "nothing more than talk." They have lost respect and trust for the person, evident in the line "You fucking piece of shit." They paint a picture of conformity and inauthenticity in the line "Fake sheep heard around trends," and seem to be calling for a return to realness and authenticity.
The song's message is one of refusing to tolerate or accept betrayal, lies, and fakery. It advocates for standing up for oneself and for authenticity, even if it means being confrontational or aggressive. The lyrics of "Destroy Everything" are a cathartic release of negative emotions, a call to action and a rejection of conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
Tear this fucking kid apart
Physically harm and tear apart this person who is being addressed
Beat his face into the ground
Violently assault with fists until this person is defeated and humiliated
Everything you’ve built up
All of the accomplishments and successes that you claim to have achieved
Everything you stood for
All of the values and principles that you purportedly believed in
Nothing but deceit and lies
All of the actions and words were dishonest and false
Erasing memories
Eliminating any recollection or evidence of past events or experiences
I don’t fucking care
Complete disregard and indifference towards the person being addressed
You’re nothing more than talk
The person being addressed is incapable of backing up their words with actions
And there’s nothing to say
There is no justification or explanation for the person's behavior
You fucking piece of shit
An insult to the person being addressed, emphasizing their worthlessness and feces-like qualities
Is this what’s come to be
A rhetorical question expressing disappointment or frustration with the current situation
Fake sheep heard around trends
People who are blindly following popular fads and trends without any original thought or critical thinking skills
Well things are about to get real
A warning that the situation is about to intensify or escalate significantly
Lets get something clear
A request to communicate something emphatically and straightforwardly
I don’t know you anymore
The person being addressed has changed so drastically that the singer no longer recognizes or understands them
Nothing levels the playing ground
There is no way to make the situation fair or equitable
The damages done
The harm and damage caused by the person being addressed is irreversible and significant
No commitment
The person being addressed lacks dedication or loyalty to any cause or belief
No conviction
The person being addressed lacks the courage or strength to uphold their principles or beliefs
Because there is no
The reason for the person's lack of commitment and conviction is due to the absence of something
Consequences
The person being addressed faces no repercussions or punishment for their actions
The ultimate betrayal
A significant and unforgivable act of disloyalty and betrayal towards the artist
You fucking sellout
An insult to the person being addressed, accusing them of betraying their beliefs or values for material gain
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@scubaskyd
favorite straight edge band ever.
@ArielSynyster
Awesome band to see live. I seem All My Blood before also.
@0zeroquest
I'm Not Straight Edge, but I fucking love this band.
@WNxKaos
Probably one of the sickest breakdowns ever.
@fikarbadass
Straight edge
@ottovonbismarck64
Great
@trevorjohnson8027
Tyrant ball for free merch was fun blood and carnage for a whole song. Gang unit had to show up and piss on all the fun tho
@scubaskyd
@potatocreamchip I just saw them at fucking awesome fest in Detroit last week, Dave Hayes started throwing microphone stands. hahaha those things are heavy
@XWoodbineX
I'm a girl and I'm Straight Edge. I've been straight edge for 7 years now. I dont really see myself changing...it's been too long for me to have wanted to change.
@zefside420
wow that's super neat and cool