Traitor
Unveiling Deceit: Jim Moginie's "Traitor" Revealed
Lyrics
One day I will see through you
Expressing a desire to gain insight into someone's true nature or motives.
One day I will
Reiterating the anticipation of understanding the person in question in the future.
Something lurks beneath your smile
Suggesting that there is a hidden or deceptive aspect behind the person's seemingly pleasant demeanor.
One day I'll know it for what it really is
Looking forward to recognizing and acknowledging the true nature of what lies beneath the person's facade.
Traitor, are you a traitor
Prompting a direct question to the individual, questioning their loyalty or trustworthiness.
Hiding in the cloistered halls
Specifying the potential location of the traitor, possibly within a secretive or exclusive environment.
Traitor are you the traitor
Repeating the query about the person's loyalty, emphasizing the potential betrayal.
Cause no one's gonna come for you
Stating that the traitor shouldn't expect help or support, as no one will come to their aid.
One day I will choose a side
Declaring a future intention to take a clear stance or make a decision regarding the situation.
One day I will
Affirming the commitment to eventually make a choice or judgment.
Judas, quisling, turncoat, snake
Using various terms (Judas, quisling, turncoat, snake) to emphasize the negative perception of the person as a betrayer.
One day I'll know you
Repeating the anticipation of gaining a true understanding of the person's character.
For what you really are
Expecting to see the person for who they truly are, implying a revelation of their deceptive nature.
Traitor are you a traitor
Reiterating the question about the person's loyalty, now in a more accusatory tone.
Hanging from the city walls
Depicting a scenario where the traitor is exposed and possibly facing consequences, metaphorically hanging from the city walls.
So tell me, are you the traitor
Persisting in seeking confirmation of the person's betrayal, questioning their loyalty again.
Cause no one's gonna run to you
Emphasizing that the traitor shouldn't expect refuge or assistance, as no one will come to their rescue.
No one's gonna come for you
Reiterating the lack of support or assistance for the traitor, emphasizing their isolation.
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