“Mark of the Blade” is the title track for Whitechapel’s 2016 album, “Mark of the Blade.” I do believe it is talking about how the bad choices of the past can haunt you if you let them.
[Intro]
Go!
[Verse 1]
I know you can feel it, let it in
People will still hate you in the end
So hate back, plan the attack
Then they'll realize they can't crack the mind of a fucking maniac
[Pre-Chorus]
The voice inside you always wins
Your graves been dug, so lie in it
And commit until the end for your dear old friend
And I promise that amends will meet at the end
[Chorus]
Why can't I be anything without you?
'Cause the scars will fade, and you'll never age
When you'll give your life to the mark of the blade
The cold grasp of the past still haunts me
I will erase everything
If you'll give your life to the mark of the blade!
[Verse 2]
Yeah, you can come with me or you can stay and grow old
And let the universe swallow your rotting soul
Turn a blind eye to everything or take a chance
To be blind to model ignorance
[Pre-Chorus]
Voice inside you never quits
It'll haunt you until your dying breath
So breathe in and breathe out, reach deep within
And I promise that amends will meet at the end
[Chorus]
Why can't I be anything without you?
'Cause the scars will fade, and you'll never age
When you'll give your life to the mark of the blade
The cold grasp of the past still haunts me
I will erase everything
If you'll give your life to the mark of the blade!
[Post-Chorus]
Give your life to the mark of the blade
(Give your life)
I'll take your name beyond the grave
Give your life to the mark of the blade
(Give your life)
Give your life to the mark of the blade
[Bridge]
I bleed the blood that is cut from the blade
I bear the mark and I won't be a slave, come with me and be saved
[Chorus]
Why can't I be anything without you?
'Cause the scars will fade and you'll never age
When you'll give your life to the mark of the blade
The cold grasp of the past still haunts me
I will erase everything
If you'll give your life to the mark of the blade!
Mark of the Blade was written by Ben Savage & Phil Bozeman & Gabe Crisp & Alex Wade & Zach Householder & Ben Harclerode.
Mark of the Blade was produced by Whitechapel & Mark Lewis.
Whitechapel released Mark of the Blade on Wed Apr 27 2016.