Discover the story of the song > Scapegoat – Kylesa

The lyrics describe a situation where the protagonist is being blamed for something they did not do, while their partner is portrayed as a violent and soulless creature who causes destruction. The song talks about how the real cause of the problem has been buried, and by the time it is discovered, it may be too late to solve. The chorus asks to dig up the real root of the problem, or let the consequences of the problem swing like a pendulum.