Hard news, taken harder, don't look to me
Disappointed, we don't agree, I don't need your praise...
(don't look my way for help,
from the beginning you came to me)
Never asked you to like me,
I don't want your praise (we won't play your games)
Look down on me, spit in my face,
you're nothing to me:not to me

Darkened eyes you'll see,
there is no hope, no savior in me
(don't look this way, don't breathe this way,
don't stare this way, anymore)
Learned from years gone by, no one will care,
what happens to me
(don't look this way, don't breathe this way,
don't stare this way, anymore)

My presence won't be ignored, no not today
Don't walk in my direction, turn the other way
(don't look my way for help,
from the beginning you came to me)
Asking questions, predetermined answers,
you won't find them here (we don't want your opinion)
And I don't want you, I won't let you think,
compromise is near. 'Cause it's not near.

I'm alone in here
No more feelings
Killed my fears
Don't ask
you'll never know
you're left behind and I'll be exposed

Far away, you keep on trying...
Holding me down, breaking away,
trying to distance my life.
Not one in the crowd, but one with the answer
the one that could change your mind

But it's not true, I don't know you
Don't waste your time, and don't waste mine
I'm not your friend, I won't soothe your soul
And in the end you're all dead to me....



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Desecrate Through Reverance song meanings
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    General Comment:Maybe it's speaking from the point of view of God? A creator who never necessarily wanted to be looked at as a god? Never wanted to be prayed to, asked for help by millions of people, and possibly a creator who has even lost hope in his creation over time? (ex. "Darkened eyes you'll see - there is no hope, no savior in me...learned from years gone by - no one will care what happens to me) Maybe he's sick of always being asked for help, and having to care about everyone, with no one caring about what his condition/situation?

    Could be the Devil's point of view also, or maybe even a verse from god and a verse from the devil..I do think that it's definitely about religion though...mainly because the title, like someone already said, basically means "to make something less important by making it more than it should be" ...
    Flag PatientOneon October 14, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:i think its basically about being ignored or talked shit about by a person/group of persons, and thinking: "ok now that i need your help you fuckers are ignoring me, but don't think i will help you when you get back to me, cuz i wont, because you guys turned me into the shitty person i am now"
    Flag Teocosmoon September 19, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:yeah i think Shadows is speaking AS the devil. M shadows himself is not condemning religion, but is speaking as the devil, saying i dont want religion, i cant be saved, just leave me alone i dont like you.

    but what i dont understand is why it is named "desecrate through reverance" any help?
    Flag bassaroon February 27, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:i agree with Drew-dizzle the name avenged sevenfold came from the bible. and most of their songs have something about the bible.
    Flag notinsane13on August 23, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:its like hes speaking as the devil, the way the devil would talk if he cared and all of a sudden realized what hes done. like the last verse:
    But it's not true, I don't know you
    Don't waste your time, and don't waste mine
    I'm not your friend, I won't soothe your soul
    And in the end you're all dead to me....

    the devil doesn't know you, hes not you friend, and he doesn't care. in the last line you may think he cares about you but he doesn't and he will stop pretending he cares in the end. You don't matter to him!
    Flag nikkisixx_metal4evaon August 02, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:in relation to all the ideas that have been thrown out there, where does that last part fit in?
    Flag ZVfan6661on June 28, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:this all sounds fine and dandy but does anyone have any idea wat the last part mean?
    "But it's not true, I don't need you
    Don't waste your time, and don't waste mine
    I'm not your friend, I won't soothe your soul
    And in the end you're all dead to me.... "
    Flag ZVfan6661on June 25, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:these lyrics are more correct i think:


    Hard news, taken harder, don't look to me
    Disappointed, we don't agree, I don't need your praise...
    (don't look my way for help,
    from the beginning you came to me)
    Never asked you to like me,
    I don't want your praise (we won't play your games)
    Look down on me, spit in my face,
    you're nothing to me:not to me

    Darkened eyes you'll see,
    there is no hope, no savior in me
    (don't look this way, don't breathe this way,
    don't stare this way, anymore)
    Learned from years gone by, no one will care,
    what happens to me
    (don't look this way, don't breathe this way,
    don't stare this way, anymore)

    My presence won't be ignored, no not today
    Don't walk in my direction, turn the other way
    (don't look my way for help,
    from the beginning you came to me)
    Asking questions, predetermined answers,
    you won't find them here (we don't want your opinion)
    And I don't want you, I won't let you think,
    compromise is near. 'Cause it's not near.

    Darkened eyes you'll see,
    there is no hope, no savior in me
    (don't look this way, don't breathe this way,
    don't stare this way, anymore)
    Learned from years gone by, no one will care,
    what happens to me
    (don't look this way, don't breathe this way,
    don't stare this way, anymore)

    I'm alone in here
    No more feelings
    Killed my fears
    Don't ask
    you'll never know
    you're left behind and I'll be exposed

    Far away, you keep on trying...
    Holding me down, breaking away,
    trying to distance my life.
    Not one in the crowd, but one with the answer
    the one that could change your mind

    But it's not true, I don't need you
    Don't waste your time, and don't waste mine
    I'm not your friend, I won't soothe your soul
    And in the end you're all dead to me....
    Flag triviumfan1991on December 19, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:also you must take into consideration what the song totle means.....

    desicrate:To violate the sacredness of
    through
    reverance:An act showing respect, especially a bow or curtsy



    so basicly the title is saying: violate there sacredness through great respect
    Flag rewenr3on November 03, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:nicksa7x, you're wrong. They're not religious, they just happen to appreciate mythology. They, however, criticize religion a lot. Look at Remenissions.

    KurdTBO, they spelled Reverence correctly, it is the one who made this.. thread who spelled it wrong.

    And anyways, WakingtheFallen118 is the only one who got it right.

    This song is about making away of a person that likes him. She is naive, and he explains himself to her, expressing his nihilistic state within society and making her apart.
    Flag Scythe Deathon September 22, 2007   Link

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