Defeater - Mothers' Sons Lyrics






We drink to those lost at sea
Who never made it off the beach
To those who won't make it home
Buried in the salty deep
Mothers' sons that we knew so well
Without a care or a chance in hell
Laid a life on a line in harm's way and out of mine
So their brothers could live to tell

So my brother could live to tell

"How the sky never looked so deep
With the moon shining down on me"
"I never known it before burning foreign shores
Boys in flak and trench, prayers to stave off death unheard"

"So old man pour another couple rounds on me
Keep 'em coming and the rye in reach"
"Be it shellshock or heartbreak
We're all dying for a stiffer drink
Or dying on a line
No god there to hear our plea"
"We've been laid out and desperate
No blood here left to bleed"

We drink to those lost at sea
Who never made it off the beach
To those who won't make it home
Buried in the salty deep
Mothers' sons that we knew so well
Without a care or a chance in hell
Laid a life on a line in harm's way and out of mine
So their brothers could live to tell

So old man pour another couple rounds on me
Keep 'em coming and the rye in reach
Be it shellshock or heartbreak

Or dying on a line
No god there to hear our plea
We've been laid out and desperate

So my brother could live to tell
So my brother and I...





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  1. G.... B....

    The vocals in this mix are simply unacceptable. Sorry. Good thing the instrumental is good.

  2. H.... E....

    Never close pornhub so fast

  3. S.... B....

    FUCK WILL YIP AND HIS STUPID VOCAL MIXING


    love Defeater tho. great song and album. :)

  4. G.... ....

    So is this one just flying under the radar currently?

  5. D.... ....

    бля истеричка

  6. M.... D....

    “We drink to those lost at sea”
    “Who never made it off the beach”
    “To those who won’t make it home”
    “Buried in the salty deep”

    Those lyrics hit me harder than a kick to the dick

  7. �.... �....

    Случайно наткнулся на эту группу в своё время и очень их полюбил, стал читать тексты. Врят ли они конечно приедут в Россию, но если приедут, сделаю всё, чтобы попасть на концерт!

  8. B.... A....

    BRUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

  9. X.... ....

    Good song, got to be honest kind of stale. You might say boring even. I'm sure it'll grow on me but whatever.

  10. x.... ....

    I don't understand there's so much people complaining about the low mixed vocals ... We can clearly understand what he says and that "far away" voice just had more feelings and despair to the songs, just my opinion.

  11. J.... ....

    Can't wait to see these guys at the Che Cafe

  12. A.... H....

    some of the best of 2019

  13. S.... P....

    Only wow🤘🏻🖤

  14. A.... H....

    Bass, bass good fucking bass

  15. S.... P....

    Does anyone know what the narration is from at the end? Sounds like a description of D-Day, but couldn't find the exact source on google. "...speed and direction with pilot and began their continuous plotting of position. as we headed to the coast the bulky transport silhouetted against the sky..."

  16. F.... G....

    Wicked fucking awesome song!

  17. z.... a....

    👍👍👍

  18. L.... C....

    https://youtu.be/SFugI5235aE HARDCORE! 🇧🇷

  19. J.... M....

    https://youtu.be/U1I8lBixcWE

  20. U.... N....

    I LOVE THIS BAND AND I LOVED THE FACT THAT THEY STARTED USING THE TRIANGLES IN THEIR VIDEOS.
    FUCK ILLUMINATI AND HIGH FREEMASSONERIE. I HOPE/WISH IN THE NEXT VIDEO THEY WILL PUT SOME NASA'S BULLSHIT.

  21. J.... X....

    Is this about ww2?

  22. m.... ....

    Anyone figure out the meaning of this or the story ? I listened and cant seem to put it together. Part of it sounds like the uncle (fathers brother) some of it seems like the priest.

  23. V.... ....

    69k views. Humanity has zero taste.

  24. p.... n....

    To Defeater. Thank you! Brilliant. Please visit Sydney, Australia. Janine

  25. C.... ....

    Specifically came to a public forum to see if there were many comments about the vocals being too quiet in the mix. Yep.

  26. M.... ....

    Ça le fait.

  27. G.... M....

    They need to work with Kurt Ballou

  28. G.... M....

    I had to turn my mids all the way up just to hear Derek’s voice.

  29. D.... M....

    Good to see how far they made it in the last 10 years :)

  30. E.... S....

    Fucking love y’all I learned how to scream from u , la dispute, capsize and maylene and son of disaster. Ur music has helped me a fucking out . I have seen yall2 times . When r y’all coming to Birmingham al....

  31. B.... T....

    Jesus why put any effort into a vocal if it's gonna be buried in the mix like that>?

  32. r.... ....

    So, who's the character this time? Doesn't sound like the Mother

    r.... ....

    Based on the lyrics maybe the older brother? Maybe the train didnt actually hit and kill him?

  33. D.... L....

    I listened to this before I read any comments and I'm glad it's not just me that thinks the vocals are low in the mix!

  34. J.... S....

    is Joe still in the band or has he left for Amity full time?

  35. K.... ....

    So will this album be from the Father's brother's perspective? I'd love another album with a POV of the war.

  36. j.... ....

    The mix is a mess. Vocals are completely squashed by the drums. Makes it a frustrating listen

  37. A.... W....

    And that bassline is syiiiiiiiick

  38. A.... W....

    OH MY FUCKING GOD

  39. G.... D....

    Can. Not.Wait.

  40. l.... r....

    and there still is some good music out there. thank you kindly gentlemen

  41. P.... P....

    Don't hear the voice :( ...

  42. k.... ....

    Cant wait... :) So interesting what story this record will tell us

  43. A.... T....

    too processed, lacks emotion. 5/10

  44. S.... ....

    This album is gonna be so good!

  45. A.... L....

    So that's the millenial hardcore?

  46. B.... G....

    i'm so glad that giving this band shit for their previous albums might bring the results with this one. i don't know what's the narrative about though, maybe about everyone since it's the s/t, because if it's just some guy again, that's gonna blow

  47. G.... ....

    NEW DEFEATER?!??!?!?! KP;JASDGLKJHA;LKKA;DMNAD

  48. A.... ....

    I don't get the thing with low vocals. Why are you mixing the vocals so quiet on this type of music ? How to ruin a good song.

    A.... ....

    Ruin? You don't understand the lyrics anyway. I think this fits the genre. I've seen so many hardcore bands that do this and i think it sounds good.

    A.... ....

    @Ozan GÜNER It's about feeling the voice.

    A.... ....

    the entire point is to make it feel overwhelming. you’re supposed to be listening to this with the volume all the way turned up

  49. B.... S....

    So glad they're still making music.

  50. G.... G....

    I love Defeater more than anything, and I understand that there’s thematic merit to the idea that all of the characters in the story are involved in war/aggressively don’t believe in God/have issues with substance abuse, but I’m really hoping this record treads some new ground as far as character development goes. Abandoned fell a little flat for me because it was a bit too thematically identical to Letters Home in a lot of aspects, at least to me. Still, musically tight as fuck, which is a relief, I was a bit worried about how long this record took to roll out without Jay Maas, so it’s good to hear that they can write just as interestingly without my main man. Fuckin’ excited

  51. D.... B....

    Will Yip!! The same with new La Dispute! TURN UP THE VOCALS!! Come on. Solid track but, why does he undermine the vocals? Esp. for Defeater and La Dispute where the vocals are a HUGE part of the entire equation. Love you guys. Canada awaits you.

    D.... B....

    The new mewithoutYou really suffered from the low vocals too :/

    D.... B....

    I'm a huge fan of both and I agree it would only make it better

    D.... B....

    One of the things I love most about Will Yip is that he mixes the vocals into the track as if it was an additional instrument, but there are some bands that works wonders for and other bands that it might not work as well for.

    D.... B....

    Couldn't agree more. Absolutely destroyed this album mixing that way. I used to play Letter's Home weekly in full, but I can't remember the last time I listened to this album because the vocals are so damn frustrating. Completely takes me out of it with this band.

  52. B.... M....

    Im not a virgin anymore. This song make me fuck myself. Great

  53. N.... S....

    Goddamn, this is a good year for hardcore

    N.... S....

    what else are you looking forward to?/dug already? Lookin for some new shit

  54. D.... E....

    this is wicked

  55. J.... W....

    Will Yip once again has the vocals too quiet in the mix.
    I expect it from everything he does now..
    TURN THE VOCALS UP

    J.... W....

    THIS!!!!

  56. d.... a....

    Plz bring the vocals up . Almost perfect

    d.... a....

    go to a live performance or listen to alcoa ;) hah

  57. I.... Z....

    It happened!

  58. j.... l....

    Mommy son Certified!

  59. K.... K....

    Solid af

  60. V.... ....

    I was worried when jay Maas left the band. He has been such a core pillar of Defeater's sound, more than people probably realise. I can hear the production differences in this track to anything on Abandoned and I like what I hear. This sounds a little cleaner than Jay's production style, but I like it, it reminds me of La Dispute in many ways. After listening to this track a few times, I am not worried at all. Bring on May, you bloody legends.

  61. A.... ....

    Welcome back ❤

  62. C.... ....

    brilliant song, TURN THE VOCALS UP though. if the final release has this mix i will be upset. I have to really listen to understand the lyrics.

    C.... ....

    ​@Dave B That is annoying af if it does, Yip always does this and it's annoying as hell.

    C.... ....

    @Cameron I agree and I do not understand it.

    C.... ....

    @Dave B heard lad and it is quiet as hell, it fits it in some senses but overall it does not. Defeater have always had prominent vocals and the fans have grown accustomed to it, quieting them does not do the music and favours whatsoever as it is not what fans expect.

    C.... ....

    @Cameron I couldn't agree more. I'd like to hear the band's take on it. Maybe they are just experimenting which I can respect. Sometimes it's frustrating for fans when bands do that but afterall, it's their art.

    C.... ....

    Vocals sound great to me. Don't know what you're talking about. Here's the lyrics if it bothers you so much.
    We drink to those lost at sea Who never made it of the beach To those who won't make it home Buried in the salty deep While these sons that we knew so well Without a care or a chance in hell Laid their life on the line [...] so their brothers could live to tell So my brother could live to tell The ocean never looked so deep With the moon shining down on me I never [...] before [...] foreign shores [...] So old man pour another couple rounds on me Keep 'em coming and right in reach Be it shellshock, or heartbreak Well I'm dying for a stiffer drink We're dying on a line No god there to hear our plea We've been laid out and desperate No blood here left to bleed Drink to those lost at sea Who never made it of the beach To those who won't make it home Buried in the salty deep While these sons that we knew so well Without a care or a chance in hell Laid their life on the line And [...] so their brothers could live to tell So old man pour another couple rounds on me Keep 'em coming and right in reach Be it shellshock, or heartbreak We're dying on a line No god there to hear our plea We've been laid out and desperate So my brother could live to tell So my brother and I...

  63. T.... S....

    Can't wait for that new album!! Defeater writes the ultimate workout motivation songs.

  64. J.... W....

    I love Defeater, in my opinion every song they've ever wrote is an absolute masterpiece. I love the continuous story they tell through lyrics and no band has or in my opinion ever will match them. I'm absolutely stoked for the new album and will pre order it, because I have nothing but faith in our boys. Thank you for the continuous amazing music. Love you guys. Sincerely; a depressed, alcoholic.

  65. R.... T....

    Makes me think of Sheer Terror from waaaay back in the day.

  66. H.... P....

    So auf die schnauze! Ich verstehe kein Wort seit 3 Alben, und will es auch nicht, denn, melodisch und vom flow werd ich so abgeholt. Ich brauche das auf tape.

    Muy bien

  67. P.... L....

    That was awesome

  68. R.... F....

    No amount of words could ever find a way...
    ...to make sense of this so I...
    ...wanna hear your Mothers' Sons~



    Oops, wrong video

    R.... F....

    That adds even more depth though as a qoute

  69. S.... A....

    YEAHHHHHHHHHH.

  70. l.... ....

    Was not expecting this! I'm glad they got something awesome out after all the lineup changes, stoked for May.

  71. S.... ....

    Vox are a little quiet.

  72. F.... G....

    Dude!!! I didnt know they were even still making music!!! I'm hyped!!!!

  73. V.... N....

    I'm fucking excited.
    Just today I listened to them while training.
    There are so many similars to my story, abusive Parents, alcoholic father, mother with personality disorder, sexual abuse,brother almost OD, abusing alcohol myself, etc.
    I really love this band!
    I've got even a tattoo on my leg from empty days & sleepless nights.
    Can't thank them enough. The feeling I get from the music and the lyrics..
    Thanks

  74. M.... A....

    Already the best song of the year.

  75. M.... P....

    POV brother of “Letters Home” POV?

  76. r.... j....

    Holy Christ!!!

  77. H.... ....

    Was excited to here this but these vocals are way too quiet.

  78. N.... R....

    Ive been waiting for this for so long!

  79. j.... k....

    Finally

  80. D.... L....

    So is this album a departure from the theme of the previous 4 or is it the same story from yet another point of view?

    Serious question.

    D.... L....

    The name gives me hope it will be finally the mothers perspective

    D.... L....

    From what I gathered it’s the Father’s Brothers perspective. ;-; maybe mother’s album will be next ?

  81. D.... K....

    I have been waiting for this for so long, thank you !

  82. @.... ....

    So good to hear Defeater again.

  83. T.... O....

    Glad to see their songs are still about tragedy. 👍🏼

  84. R.... ....

    About damn time!

    R.... ....

    Well worth the waiT

  85. R.... M....

    I see notifications. I don't mind

  86. J.... K....

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

  87. C.... D....

    THEY'RE FUCKING BACK.

  88. S.... ....

    Still bang 10 years later!

  89. S.... ....

    Is it me or do the vocals sound too quiet? Bangin’ song nonetheless.

  90. y.... d....

    Been waiting for this for a while now

  91. g.... ....

    i was scared that jay no longer being in band will take a toll on their music, but this proves me wrong so hard. and i'm so happy. forever one of my favorite bands <3

  92. S.... ....

    This is a really good song.

  93. Z.... ....

    This makes me happy

  94. a.... ....

    Good song but vocals are a bit low in the mix and I’m still trying to cope with the whole La Dispute situation.

    Also I kinda wish this band would move on lyrically. The concept was cool for the first couple albums but I’m just kind of bored of it now.

    a.... ....

    i think they will at some point but i really enjoy getting bits and pieces of story with every album that add to the whole. this seems to be about the fathers brother, only person i can think of after that to write about is the mother but im not sure how that would work. never got a lot of info of how the father let his brother die, so im interested

  95. D.... ....

    Omfg <3

  96. S.... F....

    Really like the song, but the vocals are way too quiet :(

    S.... F....

    It's Will Kip, (the Asian dude in the video), man. He's a great producer, but he makes the vocals too damn quiet on everything he does. Look up La Dispute's new stuff. He also produced it.

    S.... F....

    Micah Barnes That sucks. I really can’t stand a bad production. I hope the album isn’t like that. If it is, I might skip this one. It just sounds bad.

  97. m.... u....

    00:53 that sleeve though

  98. D.... ....

    Defeater’s new self-titled album comes out May 10 via Epitaph Records. Pre-order Now at https://defeaterhc.com

    D.... ....

    This is sooooo good!!!

    D.... ....

    I have waited patiently

    D.... ....

    Out on my bday!!! Fucking stoked rn the boys are back

    D.... ....

    never heard of you before, but holly shit great work guys

    D.... ....

    The sound is awesome. Much respect from Spain