15 Best Disturbed Tracks

In an interview, David Draiman explained the themes and musical style that were put together during the making of the album ‘Indestructible’. A lot of it was based on his own misfortunes and bad relationships, and Deceiver was the crux of that mentality. This guitar-driven song is very explicit in its references to being lied to and betrayed by a loved one, and the subsequent loss of trust that can have.

The entire band works in perfect harmony to create this ever-changing song. The pace quickens and slows between verses, creating this feeling of so much happening so quickly, followed by a sudden and powerful realisation during the chorus that one has been deceived so thoroughly and painfully.

Once again, it’s during the bridge where things get interesting. Using his trademark staccato voice, Draiman creates the idea that the puppet master (the deceiver) and the puppet (presumably Draiman) are fighting, as he wants freedom and she wants to keep toying with him. The way that the guitar and drums build around this image make it feel extra powerful.

Despite the ‘Indestructible’ album receiving less-than-stellar reviews from a few critics, the album is worth listening to in its entirety, and Deceiver is one song that anyone should take special care to really dig into.

Best Lyrics:

“It's all been a lie,
I don't ever want to know why,
You've mastered the art of,
Deceiving me now”