The lyrics of Get Scared's song "Deceiver" express the narrator's feelings of betrayal and being deceived by someone they once trusted. The song suggests that the narrator had been fooled by this person, but eventually saw through their lies and manipulations. The opening lines "It's all the same to me, so you can go / 'Cause you're on your own" indicate a sense of detachment and indifference towards the person who deceived them. The narrator believed that this person had successfully fooled them, but now realizes that they were never truly fooled at all - "Thought you had me fucking fooled, not even close." The lyrics continue to describe how the narrator was caught off guard, like a deer in headlights, when they discovered the person's deceitful actions. The line "There hasn't been a colder night in my entire life" suggests that this betrayal was emotionally devastating for the narrator. The chorus emphasizes the narrator's resentment towards this person who betrayed them. They express their inability to stand the sound of their voice or to heal the emotional wounds caused by their actions. The lines "Took all the abuse, walked away black and blue / And betrayed me in the worst way you knew" convey the pain and damage inflicted by this person. The song also briefly reflects on a past time of innocence and happiness, symbolized by the year 1999 and fireflies in Indiana nights. This is contrasted with the present, where the narrator feels the weight of the betrayal. Towards the end of the song, the lyrics convey a sense of empowerment and moving on. The narrator expresses their willingness to distance themselves from the deception, even if it means being alone. The lines "More afraid than ashamed / I can't express enough the lengths I am willing to go / Filled my veins with disdain to save your withered bones" suggest a rejection of the person's toxicity. Overall, "Deceiver" tells a story of betrayal and the journey towards overcoming the pain inflicted by someone who deceived the narrator. They find strength in recognizing the truth and choosing to move forward without that person in their life.
