Discover the story of the song > Daggers Speak Louder Than Words – Alesana

The protagonist is waking up and realizing that he has been betrayed by his partner. He feels the pain of the knife in his back, both physically and emotionally. He is filled with anger and thirsts for revenge. He questions why his partner would leave him to die and walk away. He feels completely betrayed and vows to make sure that his partner never forgets what they have done. The protagonist is torn between seeking revenge or living with regret, but he knows that his heart is struggling to make sense of the situation. Ultimately, he declares that his partner is dead to him.