Desecrate Through Reverance
Avenged Sevenfold · Waking The Fallen [2003]
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
(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 saviour 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, you're not to tell
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 (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 saviour 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, picking away
Trying to distance my life
I'm one in the crowd
One with the answer
One that could change your mind
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
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
(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 saviour 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, you're not to tell
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 (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 saviour 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, picking away
Trying to distance my life
I'm one in the crowd
One with the answer
One that could change your mind
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
Desecrate Through Reverance
From the debut studio album Waking The Fallen, this track exemplifies the early heavy metal sound of Avenged Sevenfold. Released in 2003, the song blends aggressive riffing with melodic sensibilities that would define the band's subsequent career. It stands as a significant piece of their discography, showcasing the raw energy and technical proficiency characteristic of their formative years. The recording captures the essence of the nu-metal and alternative metal movements of the mid-2000s, serving as a foundational work for fans of the genre. Its enduring presence in the band's catalog highlights its impact on their evolution from a local act to a major force in heavy music.