An Epic of Time Wasted
Avenged Sevenfold · Sounding the Seventh Trumpet [2001]
I truly never ever thought it'd come to this
Never would I doubt you
But the truth kept smacking me in the face
Reality
You never stopped to think that you ripped us apart
How could you?
Now our time is gone but now it's breaking my heart
Tears run down as I think of the days we've had
The memories will last forever
But you and I will die
And go our separate ways
You are the one
You are the wrong one
Breaking the mold
Going your own way
All I feel is betrayal
So much time I've wasted, that I never thought it'd come to this
So much time I've wasted, that I never thought it'd come to this
So much time I've wasted, that I never thought it'd come to this
So much time I've wasted, that I never thought it'd come to this
We had something great, then it was washed away
We had something more, than I can explain
I'm sorry
No! We had something great, then it was washed away
No! Not all friendships last, the genuine are harder to take
No! Time to start again, hope someday you'll think of me
No! The end reality, I know someday I'll think of you
An Epic of Time Wasted
Released on the 2001 album Sounding the Seventh Trumpet, this track stands as a defining example of Avenged Sevenfold's early metalcore fusion. The song showcases the band's signature blend of heavy, downtuned riffs with melodic, soaring vocals, establishing a sonic template that would influence the genre for years to come. As a key recording from their formative period, it captures the raw energy and technical proficiency that characterized their debut era, distinguishing them from the prevailing nu-metal sound of the late 1990s. The composition features dynamic shifts and aggressive instrumentation typical of the era, serving as a testament to the group's rapid development and commitment to a heavier, more polished approach to metalcore.