Lyrics
Face to face you’ll hear them tell a different story
Loose lips may sink ship, but honesty’s forever
Eye’s of envy try to cut and try to sever
Cowards that hide behind their words!
Don’t care whose feelings will get hurt
Beware the voice without a face
That’s hidden underneath the
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you hear them?!)
Beware the voice without a face
That’s hidden underneath the
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you hear them?!)
Cowards that hide behind their words!
Don’t care whose feelings will get hurt
Their eyes are blinded by their rage
Beware the voice without a face
When your insecure, they’ll find the fuel to start a fire
They’re bitter pricks with only hatred to inspire
Level heads prevail, revenge won’t make it better
Trust your instinct like you trust what’s in the mirror
Cowards that hide behind their words!
Don’t care whose feelings will get hurt
Beware the voice without a face
That’s hidden underneath the
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you hear them?!)
Beware the voice without a face
That’s hidden underneath the
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you hear them?!)
Cowards that hide behind their words!
Don’t care whose feelings will get hurt
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you hear them?!)
Beware the voice without a face
That’s hidden underneath the
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you see them?!)
Covered of Cowardice! (Can’t you hear them?!)
Cowards that hide behind their words!
Don’t care whose feelings will get hurt
A voice without a face!
A voice without a face!
In a world that’s constantly shifting beneath the weight of digital voices and veiled personas, ‘Covered In Cowardice’ by Billy Talent plunges into the heart of a societal malaise that is as insidious as it is common. This high-octane anthem excoriates the faceless naysayers of our time, unfolding a narrative that is as compelling as it is condemning.
The song, with its pounding drums and searing guitars, isn’t just a vessel for punk energy—it’s a scathing critique of the cowardliness manifesting in the age of social media. Billy Talent encapsulates a generation’s frustration with bravado-laced rhetoric that comes without consequence, capturing the zeitgeist of internet-infused confrontations where accountability often slips through the cracks.
The Venomous Tongues of the Unseen Critics
The opening lines of ‘Covered In Cowardice’ take a jab at the duplicity that thrives within society, how twisted tongues craft narratives that suit their agenda. It’s an allusion to the manipulation of words, by those who hide behind screens, warping the story to fit their divisive aims. From political spin doctors to the trolls that skulk in online forums, the track takes no prisoners.
Billy Talent is relentless in calling out these architects of discord, stating clear-cut that while they may ‘place you in their category’ with a narrative of their choosing, these tendentious accounts are inherently at odds with the truth—an invaluable currency in today’s era of fake news.
Cowardice Emboldened by Anonymity
The chorus acts as a powerful refrain, not just melodically but in message. ‘Covered in Cowardice’, repeated with increasing urgency, hammers the core theme home: the anonymity afforded by modern communication platforms emboldens cowards. These are the aggressors who remorselessly inflict wounds with their words, unbothered by the sting their vitriol causes.
In this call to arms, frontman Benjamin Kowalewicz’s aggressive vocal delivery serves to underscore the courage it takes to stand in defiance of these unseen assailants, and the resilience required to navigate a terrain rife with such clandestine aggression.
Igniting the Flames of Insecurity: The Bully’s Fuel
Insecurity is the wellspring of many a conflict, and ‘Covered In Cowardice’ doesn’t shy away from this truth. With surgical precision, the lyrics dissect how those consumed by their own bitterness exploit the vulnerabilities of others, ‘to start a fire’. It’s a prescient observation of how cyberbullying and character assassination are mere clicks away in our connected world.
Billy Talent critiques not just these emotional arsonists but also remarks on the perverse pleasure they derive from stoking the embers of self-doubt and social anxiety. These ‘bitter pricks’, as the band witheringly refers to them, thrive on inducing pain without the slightest intention of constructive dialogue.
Unmasking the Hidden Meaning: A Call to Individual Honesty
While the song lashes out against the cowardly tormentors, it’s also a subtle tribute to individual integrity. ‘Honesty’s forever,’ as the saying goes, and in these times, trusting one’s instinct is juxtaposed against the maelstrom of deceit and masked intentions that is ever-so-present online.
Billy Talent dares listeners to remain unwavering in their self-truths, perhaps suggesting that the true reflection one sees in the mirror should be the compass by which they navigate the trickery that surrounds them. Thus, the song transcends mere criticism and becomes an anthem for authenticity and personal valor.
Line of the Times: A Manifesto for the Hurt
There are certain lines in music that come to represent a cultural sentiment, and in ‘Covered In Cowardice’, it is the phrase ‘Don’t care whose feelings will get hurt’ that echoes loudest. It resonates as a lament and a battle cry, acknowledging the collective pain of those who’ve been on the receiving end of callousness, while simultaneously rejecting the apathy of the attackers.
‘Beware the voice without a face,’ beams as a modern-age cautionary adage, a memorable line that sticks with you and implores a deeper reflection on our conduct, our respect for humanity, and our ability to choose courage over cowardice. In this lyrical uprising, Billy Talent doesn’t just sing a song—they sing of a sorely needed revolution in character.