The Dear Hunter 'The Revival' (Lyric Video)

Lyrics:
It took a little longer than we hoped,
but it was worth it.
You know, it takes a village to raise a scheme;
to patch the holes of a mausoleum.

Well, we’re packing in the patronage
like it's a lotto, and everybody wins.
Now take a seat so the show can start,
and will you welcome these works of art…

Isn’t she beautiful? No?
Maybe another one here could entertain…Yes?
We swear that every minute's worth the wait.

Hey! It's a cry you can’t contain;
a release you couldn’t estimate,
and the secret's safe as long as you pay.

It's so good to be so bad.
You can leave it when you walk away,
and pretend you’ve washed your hands of it.

Last call for the Sunday squaws,
and there's no room left for the hem and haw.
We’ll give a gift long overdue
and make a sultan out of you.

That’s right; any troglodyte
can have a life in the party as a socialite,
Or if you’re looking to efface,
you can retire without a trace…

Don’t you bother with doubt.

Hey! It's a cry you can’t contain;
a release you couldn’t estimate,
but the secret's safe as long as you pay.

It's so good to be so bad!
You can leave it when you walk away,
and pretend you’ve washed your hands of it.

Another candidate for giving her bruises.
Another night that she’ll dissociate.
Another man who thinks the rules don’t apply to him.

Long was this road I’ve wandered,
but short did my temperance live.
Here I’ve helped him build a temple
to deify this czar of sin.

Now who to blame, but I for tying
these knots so well at my wrists.
The noose would surely find me
If I’m too wily… but what of the life I’d live?

The sale of a soul that falls
as foolish as young Esau...
It's better if I withdraw.

Hey! It's a cry you can’t contain;
a release you couldn’t estimate,
but the secret's safe as long as you pay.

It's so good to be so bad!
You can leave it when you walk away,
and pretend you’ve washed your hands of it.

#TheDearHunter #ActV #HymnsWithTheDevilInConfessional

[Drudwinder]

Let it be known that this is the first time the word 'troglodyte' has ever been set to music.

[EvanVonHiser]

"And everybody wins" at 0:42 is possibly my favorite part. I wish they incorporated that into the song more
Edit: "It's so good to be so bad" is a really good part too though

[fabiodias]

The fact that Casey writes everything and also MAKES THESE VIDEO CLIPS HIMSELF is mind boggling.

[lukedavies]

At 3:59 the bassline ever so slightly calls back to Ouroboros. Whenever there's a reprisal of another Act song I freak out a little bit, even it's if it's only 4 notes.

[kennethbring]

This man can do no wrong. It never ceases to amaze me.

[seantuohy]

Absolutely stellar! The story of the Acts has turned from a flame/fire theme to a sea theme over time, as the Pimpin' Priest becomes more powerful and prevalent. The symbolism is great, as water extinguishes fire if it overwhelms the fire. It seems wherever The Boy (The Man Act IV onward) meets misfortune, liquid or water is involved. The River and Lake leads him to The City, the beaches where The Boy and Ms. Leading exchange heartbreaking letters, the steam ships that bring The Boy to war, and in 'Waves', the waves of sorrow that Ms. Leading gave him.

[krumplin]

So it looks like the pimp is having a swell time, now that he's been able to blackmail the boy into not only leaving him be, but perhaps even into helping and improving the church. I'm interested to see how this goes

[TakeFlightRaven]

OH NO
"THE REVIVAL"
THE DIME IS BACK

[SleepTalkMetropolis]

This is definitely going to be album of the year for me.

[samanthakelly]

Whenever I listen to this song, I imagine a pompous and respected priest spending church donations on prostitutes and blackmailing anyone who once joined him but is now trying to expose him.

[AvePonies]

This reminds me of that one time when vaguely vampire lady was going after an angel.

[darkphoenix]

IT'S SO GOOD TO BE SO BAD

i love that line

and god dammit the ending sounds like it leads into another great song

[_JXILL]

Yep this album should be able to take me through the school year. Lol

[Rainokoe]

I can already tell this album will be a masterpiece, like II and IV were.

[MatthijsvandenHoven]

I needed this but I didn't even know that I needed it.

[Jofsewi]

goddamit why isn't it september 9th yet ? :'(

[therealxan]

Honestly, who downvoted this. Embarassing.

[fencechildllg]

My excitement is a cry I can't contain! Everything about this song and video was so perfect. Casey Crescenzo is a damned genius to carry a similar feel in all of these concept albums yet at the same time create such intricate and unique pieces of music. Throw the lyricism on top of that and....

[leonardonascimento]

oh my god!! this music is... I no have words to describe

[malcolmcooke]

Fuck man, "Hymns With the Devil in Confessional"??!?!?! That name is so