The Deceiver

from IV by Dark Haven

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The Deceiver

Who are we to let them judge
The moral fabric of our being

The aging questions
The fueling doubts
That eat our minds

Lack of light
Abundant void
The walls are closing in this struggle

There is little time
To lay this to rest

Thrashing out, destroying purity
The threads that create, unravel

The suffering,
numbing the pain
The endless shame

We hurt ourselves, The Temple burns
Utopia has fallen

Will we give up now, or will we take a stand?

Close your eyes,
and see this life for what it is behind the veil
Sever ties,
Disconnect yourself from the machines that make you slave

Brood

Carry out, the will of masters
A pawn in their grand scheme

Distracting words
Cognitive Dissonance
Endless Suffering

Painted worlds, unreal creations
A new breed taking over

Beauty in life
Is washed away
And still you feast

Into these halls
Shadows of the Fall
A brooding storm to drown, us out

Inside these halls
Serpents of the Fall
A coming storm to drown, drown us all

Without a tear in those eyes
Sewing chaos, steeped in lies
Without a tear in its eyes
The deceiver, in disguise

credits

from IV, released February 4, 2024
Music & lyrics written by Brandon McLaughlin & Brennan Kilpatrick
Recorded at The Temple
Engineered & Produced by Brandon McLaughlin & Brennan Kilpatrick
Mixed & Mastered by Brandon McLaughlin

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Dark Haven San Diego, California

Dark Haven, formed in 2004, is an influential melodic death metal band known for its blend of aggressive riffs and melodic harmonies. Hailing from the United States, the band made a name for itself in the metal community with its unique sound that balances brutality with musicality. Their lyrics often delve into themes of existentialism, human struggles, and philosophical introspection. ... more