Black Veil Brides - Vale (This Is Where It Ends) Lyrics
"Vale (This Is Where It Ends)" is a powerful track from Black Veil Brides' 2014 album "Black Veil Brides". The song paints a vivid picture of despair, loss, and ultimately, acceptance. It's a journey through the darkness of grief, culminating in a hard-earned peace.
Here's a breakdown of the lyrics and their meaning:
Verse 1
The sky is dark, the earth is cold I feel the weight of what I've grown bold The silence screams, a deafening roar As if my heart has stopped beating for sure
The lyrics immediately establish a sense of overwhelming despair. The speaker is surrounded by darkness and coldness, symbolizing the emptiness they feel inside. The "deafening roar" of silence suggests a complete absence of life and hope.
Chorus
This is where it ends, the final curtain call This is where we part, the silence swallows all This is where we fall, the echoes fading fast And everything is gone, this is where it lasts
The chorus marks a turning point. The speaker acknowledges the end, the inevitable finality of the situation. They realize that this is the point where everything changes, where silence consumes everything they knew.
Verse 2
The shadows dance, a morbid ballet The emptiness remains, it won't go away I'm lost in time, a prisoner of my pain My mind is weak, my soul in chains
The speaker continues to struggle with their grief. The imagery of a "morbid ballet" underscores the tragic nature of the situation. They feel trapped in their pain, unable to escape the darkness that surrounds them.
Chorus
This is where it ends, the final curtain call This is where we part, the silence swallows all This is where we fall, the echoes fading fast And everything is gone, this is where it lasts
The chorus repeats, reinforcing the theme of finality and the speaker's acceptance of their situation.
Bridge
I'll fight the pain, I'll face my fears But I'll never forget the tears I'll carry on, I'll learn to live And I'll find a way, to make it through the night
Despite the overwhelming despair, the speaker finds a glimmer of hope. They vow to fight their pain and face their fears. The bridge signifies a shift from acceptance to a determination to move forward.
Chorus
This is where it ends, the final curtain call This is where we part, the silence swallows all This is where we fall, the echoes fading fast And everything is gone, this is where it lasts
The final chorus echoes the previous ones, but now it holds a different meaning. It is no longer a lament of defeat but a resolute acceptance of the end, a starting point for a new beginning.
Outro
Vale, this is where it ends Vale, this is where it ends
The repetition of "Vale" at the end serves as a final goodbye. It's a quiet, dignified acceptance of the end, a sense of closure that allows the speaker to move forward.
"Vale (This Is Where It Ends)" is a song about the complex process of grieving and finding peace after loss. While it deals with dark themes, it ultimately delivers a message of hope and resilience. It reminds us that even in the face of overwhelming darkness, we can find the strength to move forward and embrace a new beginning.
