Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: heavy-metal
Song Meaning of “Judas kiss” by Denied
“Judas kiss” by Denied is a dark, hard-hitting song about deception and betrayal. The song opens with a powerful verse that speaks of the sorrow and despair that can follow betrayal: “Inside your broken heart you feel the dreadful pain/Of a Judas kiss that failed to bring the promised gain.” The singer then goes on to paint a vivid picture of the person who betrayed them: “Judas, your mask is off, and I can see you clear/A cold and empty soul’s the name you chose to bear.” In the chorus, the singer expresses bitterness and a sense of desperation: “My final Judas kiss, my final embrace/I thought that I knew you, but I was wrong, you were just another mask.” The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer resolving to take back control of their life and not let the experience of betrayal bring them down: “I choose to leave this scene, I refuse to stay entombed/I fought my way back to reclaim my throne.” Ultimately, the song is about resilience in the face of betrayal and disappointment, and how we can still find strength and hope despite the darkness we experience.