Crown The Empire - Johnny's Revenge

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How could this really have happened
One second life was looking up
The next I'm on my way down
I thought my story had ended.
But if this hell is where I'm trapped
Then I will seek my revenge
I've come for
Blood blood blood
And I'm not leaving till I
Have your heart
You're going to pay for all that you have
Done done done
I'll feel Alive when I have
Blood, your blood
Because revenge is all I haven't lost
You thought I was through
You may have killed me but now I'll come for you
You thought I was through?
Well that was far from your first mistake...
I have a twisted mind
And I have seen your fate
You think the end is close for you
When really, you're fucking late.
Your reign is over
There's no forgiveness
There's no forgiveness for all that you've done.
I've come for
Blood blood blood
And I'm not leaving till I
Have your heart
You're going to pay for all that you have
Done done done
I'll feel alive when I have
Blood, your blood
Because Revenge is all I haven't lost
You've taken everything I've ever loved
So give me blood blood blood
I'll feel alive when I have blood
Your blood
I want it all
See the way
Your blood spills on the ground
But then before my eyes
He turned into a man...
I've been fooled again
I've been fooled again
YOU ARE JUST A SLAVE...
YOU'VE MADE YOUR BED, DEEP DOWN INSIDE OF YOUR GRAVE.
NOW SLEEP, YOU WILL SLEEP
FOR ETERNITY, FOR ETERNITY
I've come for
Blood blood blood
And I'm not leaving till I
Have your heart
You're going to pay for all that you have
Done done done
I'll feel alive when I have
Blood, your blood
Because revenge is all I haven't lost
Because revenge is all I haven't lost
You've taken everything I've ever loved
So give me
Blood blood blood
I'll feel alive when I have
Blood, your blood
I want it all

[@CrownTheEmpire]

Johnny Ringo was written in about 15 minutes. Brendan, our manager, and I (Brandon) wrote the song, and when we started working on "The Fallout" we got the idea to write a sequel to the song. Johnny Ringo is about Johnny selling his soul to the devil only to get tricked in to being sent to hell, Johnny's Revenge is about him being in hell, and seeking revenge on the devil for tricking him. But you don't fuck with the devil, so he get's screwed again haha. Hope that clears things up!

[@venomking3045]

Would you be interested in having this written as a web novel? I'd even do it for free.

[@SangNguyen-uz4pb]

@@venomking3045 it's 8 years ago already bro!

[@venomking3045]

@@SangNguyen-uz4pb hey that doesnt mean it's not a great web novel concept.

[@SangNguyen-uz4pb]

@@venomking3045 ok

[@auto_toons_official2423]

15 minutes amd it's my favorite song from you guys. Nice

[@nwm7535]

The circus part in the intro is my favorite part oml

[@amyoosh]

same omg

[@yourlocalpugdealer2633]

it ne SamE like Johnny Ringo from limitless is my favORITe ever

[@amberrichard8874]

sameeeee

[@dadekuscrub2040]

Yeah, I wish there was more lf the circus stuff in the song

[@yourlocalpugdealer2633]

Da DekuScrub same

[@deitywashere]

Just gonna give you guys the run-down of the story behind Johnny Ringo and his plight (Most of you know, but some of you might be wondering what these songs are talking about): Johnny Ringo is speaking about a man losing everything, including his life, and selling his soul to the devil, or something in that entities realm, for that same creature to fix his life and give it back to him, and in turn, was betrayed by said creature or entity, who instead made his life living hell. and Johnny's Revenge, speaks of him exacting his revenge on said entity, or creature, for torturing him throughout his life, and stealing his soul and taking everything from him. Quite a sick ass and compelling little tale. c;

[@ryzymx]

I knew there was a story behind those 2 songs. Thank you :P

[@deitywashere]

Yeah no probs :D

[@MyMetalHealth]

well in the end of "Johnny' Revenge", didn't he get screwed over AGAIN by that so called creature/devil? "but he turned into a man, i've been fooled again"

[@ryzymx]

Taylor Jensen no idea

[@deitywashere]

Good point. Maybe that calls for a sequel... or did the creature actually turn out to be Johnny all along? INCEPTION.

[@filyfoxgirl9428]

"What do you say we show Johnny a thing or two, of how it's like to die, haha" I love that laugh so much 11/10

[@ashlynjackson5640]

The circus parts make me shiver

[@kaura2154]

i know, i love it lmao

[@gokhanceken]

Napstablook is the best

[@shwebbid8778]

makes me feel good about myself for some reason

[@dakotavalenzuela2467]

Ash Raine the circus parts are the best.... FUCKING love them. they scare the hell out of people at my school.

[@edgesworld9555]

Ash Raine yeah me too

[@foreverparadise678]

im so in love with the beginning of this song

[@EprilSiDragon]

I love the use of accordion in here. Its so incredibly creepy in this context

[@Khiyro]

it's a carnival theme, it sounds good

[@amandaplackard8958]

sorry i only drink diet blood

[@MiaLeona69]

or blood zero if you have any in?

[@heavenlocklear9564]

that made me think of the episode of spongebob where patrick is like -“you want some blood ?” and spongebob says- “no sorry i have diet blood -giggle-“

[@thaddeusbingman7133]

Blood zero for me thanks lol

[@dropdeaddarling3661]

This is me in line at McD's getting ripped off for a 99 cent cone

[@nobodycares6506]

Pffft, made my day. That's what happens to my mom. She goes Godzilla on everyone. XD

[@adwardington]

+DropDead Darling xD Oh god, McD's war over an ice cream cone, instead it's "I've come for nuggets nuggets nuggets!" xDD

[@dropdeaddarling3661]

I've come for nugs nugs nugs! And I'm not leaving without dipping sauce!

[@epicempire2352]

Omfg lol 😆

[@biground7207]

+DropDead Darling 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@99thsoul]

the beginning is so sinister and creepy, i fucking love that.

[@adwardington]

"Oh well look what we have here boys, everybody give a warm welcome tooooo Johnny!" Johnny: "Oh shut the fuck up, we're all gonna die anyways."

[@coconutbun4460]

This was literally me as the only new student in my new school

[@Strellok100]

how can they die, if they're already dead? It's a warm welcome to hell.

[@TheNerdsFromHell]

Where they gonna go Detroit?

[@nathanrex8037]

When you run out of ketchup

[@shwebbid8778]

XD

[@Shiromoo_]

LMFAO😂

[@freeda363]

Nice

[@SangNguyen-uz4pb]

ok

[@jerredrobinette7295]

Had to come back and listen to the original cause the reimagined version bummed me out

[@HorizonEyes]

Me too but I think the mixing is just better here & the mastering on the new one is over the top

[@sushz785]

am I the only one who still listens to their old songs

[@austinschimke5721]

I still listen to their old songs too

[@kingrylee1572]

no, their (original) first album is fucking great

[@neongreenstar101]

nahh man, i still listen to their old stuff

[@ItzRageYo1]

nope :D

[@ghoste_girll]

nah 💖

[@UmDroid]

Listening to Johnny Ringo, this, and Johnny's Rebellion back-to-back makes this little adventure in these songs all the more fun ^.^

[@MrVilla124]

This track is nothing but a master piece

[@nathanrex8037]

I came in to donate blood and sang this

[@Kingovcurses]

You came for blood blood blood but lost some?

[@campyouisthatway4099]

I gave them blood blood gallons of the stuff I gave them all that they could drink and it has never been enough i gave them blood blood bloooood grab a glass because there’s going to be a flood

[@mastadon1151]

I came to donate some blood.....someone else's.... -Stephan Weyte (Caleb from Blood: One unit whole)

[@staciebarrow9161]

personally this is my favorite song of the Johnny trilogy

[@freyabarber5784]

mine to ^.^

[@mariojackson6514]

Honestly same

[@bryanquinnfilms4401]

I think he wants blood.

[@wgglwrm962]

How did you know

[@nmks4126]

just a wild geuss

[@AlexPies1]

Me too Johnny. Me too...

[@rylieeden2745]

Bryan Quinn Films yea

[@undeadcreatureix7369]

THEN WE WILL GIVE HIM BLOOD!!!!!!!

[@ModdestMills]

I love that they make songs into a story plot I love it.

[@DraculaXHunter101]

Seven members of a Post-Hardcore band? Jesus Christ.

[@quintin6982]

6 now

[@samrouse5556]

+Quintin Thompson actually it's five now Benn supposedly left the band page on Instagram isn't following him anymore

[@quintin6982]

Sam Rouse oh wow

[@samrouse5556]

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[@nmks4126]

It's to have an edge.

[@EprilSiDragon]

I relate to Johnny

[@firest4ff]

+Epril SiDragøn (Kate) so u were tricked by the devil and want revenge?

[@EprilSiDragon]

firest4ff​ Ive come for blood. And I want revenge on everyone regardless if they did anything to me because I am the Devil and the carrier of bad karma

[@angelicfruitcake520]

+Epril “Kate” SiDragøn awesome :D do you roleplay? hue -Ashes

[@EprilSiDragon]

Ashes Dragon​ roleplaying is so fun yesss

[@daltonsmith6704]

sure,jan

[@giannaheinz5462]

This band is so underrated.... I can't understand why..... I started listening to mnstr and it just hooked me onto the whole damn band.

[@AmaryxGamesYT]

I just realized that Johnny Ringo Reissue and Johnny's Revenge are both exactly 4 minutes and 16 seconds long.

[@swizbrute9210]

And that Johnny Ringo is about his deal with the devil to "come back to life" and Johnny's Revenge is about him wanting to get revenge against the devil for basically stabbing him in the back. Right?

[@AmaryxGamesYT]

Swiz Brute yupp i knew that.

[@themevrouwdewi]

This is so deliciously fucked up.

[@angelicfruitcake520]

Couldn't of said it better myself ;w; -Ashes

[@MakimaMelee]

I've seen this band hyped up so much lately, and I never really gave them a chance until I saw the explanation behind this trilogy of songs, and I have to say, I've really been missing out

[@simplyfantastic58]

CTE used to be a seven man band. It's amazing how time flies and people leave. I still love this band.

[@JeremyBraunsMusic]

2017, still here, still the best song ever written

[@sophiablack5508]

don't you love it when you are in a catholic school, and your phone starts BLARING this for all the nuns to hear?

[@krypjutsu129]

lol wow you hard asf.

[@darknesseverdeen9007]

Sophia Black hun I do that shit all the time and that's why they always beat me lol

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa420]

R/thathappened

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa420]

Darknesseverdeen 900 r/thathappened

[@Yoursourscent]

Did that actually happened If so that's fucked up

[@trevorzoellin3019]

My grandmother is christian anc when i was listeninv to this she just started yelling and yellin JESUS CHRIST GET THIS CHILD TOGETHER... isnt it about them defeating the devil and there is nothing to do with satan jesus or the inbetween

[@TwinSunsCentral]

It's clearly about revenge.

[@xXLunaPie89Xx]

And Johnny ends up taking the devil's place in Rebellion... So... XD

[@TwinSunsCentral]

+Bunnyismybestie whaaaat

[@dropdeaddarling3661]

+kasey zoellin in all fairness to your g-ma this is a little heavy for many people. I'm a christian and i love cte lol it's just people can't get past what it sounds like :/

[@MrKr4dy]

Funny how people think all rock music is satanic

[@skylarbrown7572]

omg in the being it sorta sounded like a demented circus I would fit in love with this

[@Castlemight]

This makes me think of Stephen King for some reason!?

[@freddielongshore-neate7851]

Because "Here's Johnny!" Maybe?

[@Castlemight]

The Faded Lone Ranger true!

[@joeblow549]

Kinda has a clown vibe lol like from it

[@hollowheart]

Castlemight And because this song is kinda fucked up xD

[@Castlemight]

ThyArtIsEli Kinda lol

[@maestyles9853]

the begining though i just don't know what to feel :3

[@bearbeastv]

Nobody knows quite what to feel. You just feel it.

[@GoodRots]

Holy shit this song is amazing

[@wyattconnor3136]

It's amazing

[@_mia.rose.]

my sister took the last bowl so i couldn’t have cereal so i started listening to this

[@xCOLLIDEWITHTHESKYx]

It's been long since I listened to them, I stopped listening a few months after limitless then listened again to the fallout and stopped and here I am again reliving memories. I miss these guys

[@marsjake8]

Crown The Empire and Alesana should have a little get together sometime.

[@reconxodst9193]

More like Crown The Empire and EarlyRiseBand

[@inuian]

the ironic thing i came here after listening to Alesana and it wasn't even through a recommendation lol i just felt like hearing this song XD

[@OurSweetBlasphemy]

Oh my god yes that'd be awesome

[@annalied459]

I was listening to this song in class the my headphone speakers came on... v.v my teacher wasn't happy

[@jamesphillips708]

cuz the teachers have no taste in musis

[@annalied459]

So true! She had a talk about listening to music wile she was "teaching"

[@trey_nation]

When my phone went off in class the chorus started playing. Everyone gave me weird looks XD

[@courageluv-heart1524]

We had to do a report on our favorite song and we had to play it to our class and my teacher tried to send me to the counselor after she heard this and I was like umm no

[@DnRxHarukawa]

Courage Luv-heart I wish I had assignments like that :S

[@ihatethisstupidform]

The band wouldn't be anything without their drummer, guitarists, or vocalists. That's how I see it. They're all amazing at what they do. Which is what makes the band so amazing when you collaborate them all together as musicians. I mean, I can understand people having their favorites, but when all is said, and done. With all opinions aside. That's pretty much the straight fact.

[@ghoulbeansz]

I saw these guys live in Salt Lake city, and let's just say it was the best time of my life. I even got to get a picture with Dave. It was so awesome!

[@jeppoboy3000]

Kalvin Watters I was there! It was amazing!

[@ghoulbeansz]

Arik Jeppsen Kinda sucks Of mice and men couldn't play but the concert was still epic!! :D

[@jeppoboy3000]

I was way impressed with CTE tho.

[@Mitchelwhitney2117]

the beginning and the chorus are my two favorite parts. anyone else agree?

[@kennethjurls8549]

This song is. uhm.. pleasant, and I love it

[@DrPatrickNeon]

I personally think it isn't just one person that always gets the most attention. When it comes down to it, you can always find another singer or bassist or whatever. It is the band as a whole that makes them who they are.

[@peppermeister8165]

0:54 I never realized this with headphones, but his voice just cracked.

[@Sp00kyYelah]

Oshikuru Demon if you go back to the first release of this album each song sounds incredibly different it's amazing. I love both versions

[@Mary-id2gc]

this song.... it's just so amazing X)

[@devinlucien1487]

Literally the only band that can pull of a Accordion in their songs

[@hellocnp79]

Funny story: At my university there’s that blood donation thing every semester This semester I decided to go in the blood donation bus to support my friends ( as I cannot donate blood because I’m suffering from anaemia) and while entering the bus( being all funny) I yelled “ I’ve come for blood blood blood.......” proud moment when two guys at the back continued the song ! CTE fans ❤️🖤

[@shaddsamuelson3383]

So funny haha

[@shaddsamuelson3383]

One day my daughter started singing the lion king song at the store and a guy who worked there continued the song😂😂

[@indefinite_rage]

Honestly, this is the first Screamer I have enjoyed since Tim Lambesis. Don't get me wrong I love listening to bands like Of Mice & Men or I See Stars. But this is the first screamer I can say I absolutely love his screams. Like I said I haven't felt that way since As I Lay Dying. Too bad Tim gone did fucked that up.

[@jacobjackson7675]

Do you know if AILD is gonna go on without Tim?

[@GibsonLesPaul2000]

Winston McCall is a monster vocalist. Listen to Parkway Drive...

[@somethingolder2756]

i'm slowly getting into this genre of music... can anyone recommend any other good bands similar to this?

[@tobescaredbyanowl7391]

If you like the storytelling thing in this band. i bet you'll like ALESANA. like you, im still quite new to this genre. i started listening since 2012. start on their album "The Emptiness".

[@damiantgvideos9643]

Asking Alexanderia, listen to stand up and scream album....... of mice and men, all there albums are good but the flood is the best in my taste. . Bring me the horizon..... count my blessing - mostly screams- bmth - sucside season. . .. bmth - sempiternal. ...... pierce the vail........ sleeping with sirens.... if you like cte then you like these probably

[@davidbeedle1743]

The Color Morale and The Amity Affliction are both really good

[@grajosful]

a day to remember im sure you will like it

[@lisbet16ify]

I would highly suggest Pierce the Veil.

[@rvxitalia5804]

I'm still here in 2016👌😂

[@40saur]

same here lol

[@faithiechan7153]

Same

[@chocotop]

me too .3.

[@CCubes88]

This will never get old

[@PsFlux]

+Andy Brinx :D

[@scottjones6556]

Their old songs are the best, and Johnny's trilogy is just the best!

[@TonyvToons]

0:18 I came...

[@gingi1337]

these guys kick ass i cant wait to see them in concert when they go on tour

[@shaddsamuelson3383]

Sameeeee❤❤❤❤

[@Anonyuh]

I may be slow as hell or not but I just realized they whisper "give me your blood" at 2:49

[@imadinoful]

I saw this song live and I loved it. These guys are so talented ohmy god. They put on a fabulous show.

[@EasyTarget82]

may be one of the greatest intros to a song

[@IIxLordOfDarknessxII]

They made "Johnny's Rebellion" :D Cant wait to hear it!

[@courageluv-heart1524]

I played this for my friend Maddie today she looked at me like O_O then she asked me what was wrong when I said nothing she kept looking at me then she said you have a lot of weird interests and I was just like what it's a good song and when I started singing it she hid from me in the bathroom

[@freyabarber5784]

aww

[@guyknightley3499]

she doesnt know what good music is thats it

[@33nepetaleijon49]

Almost Exactly what happened to me and the strange is I showed this to my sis Maddie

[@nickwerstler5512]

Lol omg

[@alejandramolina5389]

Lucky me is that me and my friends all like the same music so we get eachother. Except I prefer to blast this in my ears

[@hectorg362]

Just finished listening to this album. So much memory and nostalgia!

[@FearOfTheDarkS312]

One thing I love about this song is how independent it is. I doubt I could find one like it, even if I tried.

[@championthemoon7030]

I've come for blood blood blood and i'm not leaveing till i have your heart

[@netrunner2.0]

I want to hear a band that stays with the style of 0:19

[@cassieconway6490]

same omg

[@webberscott7755]

ice nine kills - IT is the end

[@netrunner2.0]

Mad Webb damn dudddee. you just reminded me of this gem of a song after 5 years. lol

[@webberscott7755]

@@netrunner2.0 pls check out ice nine kills too, you'll probably like their style

[@netrunner2.0]

Mad Webb definitely will 👍

[@cas6826]

i must say, coming back here after listening to their newly released stuff is pretty refreshing

[@SKuLL96024]

always loved this song but when my ex who i deeply loved cheated on me- "because revenge is all i havnt lost, youve taken everything ive ever loved." makes me ball because of how how relatable it is

[@SKuLL96024]

@shaddsamuelson3383 I'm gonna get my revenge I promise🙏

[@Hanako-San100]

@@SKuLL96024hows the revenge going?

[@SKuLL96024]

@hanako-san3421 went out as planned, his entire school, friend group, even his best frienf of 14 years blocked him- I was so happy dude

[@Hanako-San100]

@@SKuLL96024 oh wow reminds me of my own personal revenge against my crush who ruined my life for 5 years. Kudos to you❤️❤️

[@SKuLL96024]

@@Hanako-San100 that's nicee!!

[@CorgiGiant]

Saw em' live on Monday with Issues. David went hard. Dude is a fucking beast. I'm not a huge fan of CTE but this song specifically made me love their performance.

[@kiaramichelle5128]

I saw them live and they opened with this song ;-; They play kick ass

[@DaianaAyelenS]

This song is simply perfect .

[@chaadddd_]

We definitely need more songs like that from Crown The Empire.

[@jacobsaunders6740]

I'm in love with the beginning

[@lf8736]

Same dude

[@fruitsalad6664]

Me tooooo

[@KandidVision]

Can't imagine a music video for the beginning of the song...

[@WesMan282]

As someone who can play pretty much play every rock instrument, I wish I could sing. That's why I tend to be the most impressed by the singers.

[@kailbreak1114]

I've had this song stuck in my head for weeks. But it was only the "BLOOD BLOOD BLOOD" part and let me tell you that it takes 3 hours of googling blood blood blood to finally find this song

[@Sarewilly]

The next one should be called Johnnys Return.

[@111nomnom111]

u don't look like u listen to this kind of music .-. awesome

[@Sarewilly]

DudahBlast bass I do... All the time. Don't stereotype.

[@111nomnom111]

Lol sorry I mean is just you seem really nice didn't mean it in a bad way :P

[@Sarewilly]

its okay. :P

[@111nomnom111]

Bleh hehe:P

[@myblasphemouslife9052]

Thank you Spotify for introducing the Johnny Trilogy to me.

[@fuckamitheonlysaneone7426]

Black butler the shit

[@Vick13x00]

Saw these guys on Warped Tour, first time hearing them and loved their performance especially this one

[@alexanelson2229]

I love the beginning especially when he says “ I will seek my revenge”

[@sabrienabdelrahman9816]

There should make a music video for this. I can picture the creepy clowns in the beginning. It would be awesome!

[@RossDaws]

Are you guys serious? well i think david's screams are the best in the genre, not to mention how amazing he is live!

[@MrsLayla85]

All three of the Johnny songs are great but then again all songs from CTE are great!

[@lovedrexo]

Still loving that intro♥️

[@floralfire]

I've never heard an accordion breakdown before...until now 😂😂😂

[@matthewking6467]

For all you who call this satanic music and asking why we listen to this, THIS IS WHAT WE LIKE. Its like us asking you why you listen to people rap about drinking, raping, and killing, and shootouts. /: And the word Emo isn't accurate check the definition and some people who listen to this are scene kids or adults but that doesn't mean all are.

[@AnnihilationFilms1]

I love this song, and I'm a Christian.

[@roseanwoolery5512]

***** me too. this just proves "to each his own"

[@emmabroughton5445]

***** Same :D

[@rileyscott3756]

I'm not scene bro. I'm perfectly (almost) normal, and I listen to this. I thank you for standing up for people like me.

[@131500719]

Matt King Lmfao yeah. Totally agree with you. I also listen to indie, dubstep, rap, and classical music. \m/

[@waffles21855]

OHMYGOD WHEN THIS SONG LIKE FIRST CAME OUT I WAS SO OBSESSED WITH THAT PART AND I WOULD SHOW MY FRIENDS AND BE LIKE "OMG THIS PART OF THE SONG IS AMAZING I WISH IT WAS LONGER"

[@brianawillard9499]

Middle school memories 😩they used to be my favorite band.

[@Michelle-lq6tg]

Petition for make an official music video idc is 2015

[@maddiev318]

Duuuuuuuuude I get to see them at Warped Tour this summer. I CANNOT wait I'm gonna start crying because I know ALMOST every songs' words

[@NashayaO.]

I'm Still Loving This Song Too.

[@apocallyptcally3680]

Badass. I have loved this band since they came out, their music is amazing.

[@ethanm3043]

So if I'm right the order in the Johnny trilogy is Johnny ringo, Johnny's revenge and johnnys rebellion. And Johnny ringo is basically about his life then johnnys revenge is him going to hell and confronting the devil then johnnys rebellion is him fighting with the devil

[@onceinabluemoon348]

This is now my theme song

[@neverbloom8405]

I'VE COME FOR BLOOD BLOOD BLOOD! This gets me so pumped up. Love this band.

[@sempiternalxa5631]

I had just started listening to this band this year and I'm so impressed. They're all young and fucking talented, plus if you've ever seen them live they really know how to get a crowd up on their feet, they came to a show in tampa and nonstop they got the crowd to do a wall of death and moshpits the whole time. Cant wait to hear more from this band

[@plague6174]

Legend says he still needs that blood

[@sanfransiscon]

If this were part of the movie that seemed to be set up in the beginning... what the hell would this scene be?

[@fosforo515]

still listening

[@musicswallowed6405]

Damn had to come back you guys helped me through a lot when I was kid I thank you

[@josephmooney6097]

look at the guy at the end of the right corner

[@SierraMajenna]

Who still here in 2021?

[@123JRUN]

Easily one of my favorite bands

[@laurenmary4468]

this and johnny ringo are my favorite songs off the album... makes sense