Story Behind The Song

I was intrigued with the concept of rhetoric and crap-talking as a verbal abuse and a weapon in itself. Whether in the right or wrong, many people know how to talk a good fight, and this song explored that theme... but not too oppressively or darkly.

Song Description

Have you ever caught anyone redhanded screwing you over? Have you been in a position where you could give it back to them tenfold and then some? That's what this song is playfully about... payback and the merciless bitch that it is. An instrumental mix of indie rock and funk, spiced up with a dancehall-approach to the verse vocals. Although the lead plays a bouncy, taunting little riff for a hook, the choruses are unapologetic, full-out guitar rock. The vocal harmonies throughout (particularly the final verse) are equal parts pretty and anxious. Inevitable beatdowns have never sounded so fun. :)

Lyrics

DEVASTATE


Listen up, it's about to go awry
Squint your eyes at the lightning in the sky
Sets the tone when it cuts into the night
Only to fade

But then a rumble comes to take its place
A loud crack, and the calm is soon erased
And you find that was only a taste
It's not OK

And you know -- there's no way out
And we know -- there's no way out
And we've come to take you out of this place

CHORUS: We've got the arsenal
To intercept and devastate
We're making this personal
No way we'll ever let you get away

So you're here like you've come to save us all
Spreading rumors of writings on the wall
But the problems are mostly all your fault
You are to blame

So bring your best when it's time to take your shot
Make sure enough is the least of what you got
'Cuz it'll hurt if ready's what you're not
This ain't no game

And you know -- there's no way out
And we know -- there's no way out
And we've come to take you out of this place

And this can't wait for another day
The burn will go in deep and penetrate



Lyrics & Music © 2004 Keith D. Adams