Arch Enemy - Handshake With Hell Lyrics

Arch Enemy Lyrics

"Handshake With Hell"

Collective consciousness
Synapses between us
We pierce the sky with fists
We shroud the Earth in dust

Bow, sit down, take a knee
Before powers that be
We're here to spread the flame
Welcome to the game

And after all is said and done
Since the moon eclipsed the sun
Can you feel the wrath of truth?
Does it burn you like abuse?

Come along to the killing grounds
It's execution day
The grip of a thousand hands
Squeezes the life from supremacy

And after all is said and done
When the dark delays the dawn
Walk your path towards the reaper
Learn that hell is other people

Obey
As we
Decay
Buy me a lobotomy

Fools never cease to amaze
Keep digging your grave
A lobotomy

Down here for eternity
Where fire and ice meet
You burnt the world above
We rule the world beneath

And after all is said and done
Before a new day has begun
Bid your worries all goodbye
Flee the pan into the fire

Obey
As we
Decay
Buy me a lobotomy

Fools never cease to amaze
Keep digging your grave
A lobotomy

Fool me once and I'm numb
Twice and I'm dumb
Thrice, I won't be fooled again

Fool me once and I'm done
Twice I succumb
To a handshake with hell

In the end, we only reap what we have sown
Can't leave well enough alone
The world's at stake
Under an oath that cannot break

Obey
As we
Decay
Buy me a lobotomy

Fools never cease to complain
Keep digging your grave
A lobotomy

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Writer(s): Michael Amott, Daniel Erlandsson, Alissa White Gluz

"Handshake With Hell" is the third single from Arch Enemy's 11th studio album, "Deceivers". The song was premiered on February 4, 2022, accompanied by a music video.

"Our new single/video 'Handshake with Hell' started off with some riffs and melodies that I thought might be suitable for each other, and when I showed the parts I had to Daniel, he also felt it had potential," explained guitarist Michael Amott. "To me, it's a stand-out track on the new 'Deceivers' album, really showcasing what we are capable of as songwriters and performers in 2022 - it's definitely one of the new songs I'm dying to play live on tour!"

Frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz told about working on this track, "When Michael and Daniel showed me the instrumental they had cooked up, I got a ton of vocal ideas to complete the song. 'Handshake with Hell' has a classic heavy-metal feel, and it felt like the right time to unleash some classic heavy-metal vocals to match. I think the result is really interesting and catchy!"

album: "Deceivers" (2022)

Handshake With Hell

Deceiver, Deceiver

In The Eye Of The Storm

The Watcher

Poisoned Arrow

Sunset Over The Empire

House Of Mirrors

Spreading Black Wings

Mourning Star

(Instrumental)

(Bonus Track)

(Bonus Track)

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