Currents Convulsive
Pierce The Veil Lyrics
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Congratulations, break a leg tonight
What a shame
I heard the understudy died under the knife
Crying backwards under bedroom light
The operation
I don't think you'll ever want to love me
You'd better listen to your doctor
Sober up
And bury the empty cup
In a backyard of Seattle we used to lie
When I sew you up
Don't let me stop bleeding
Tiny stitches that you placed into my skin
Won't let me go, oh no, oh no
And they're ruining the mood
So I'll toast every beat of my heart like a miracle
And I don't think you'll ever want to love me
You'd better listen to your doctor
Doctors lie, lie, lie!
If the dollar is right
Oh my sweet little girl, hold your mouth and you'll be alright
(Gather round, gather round. Ladies and gentlemen
Come from far come from wide
The moment you've all been waiting for
Tonight, join us as we explore the spine-chilling mystery of death
And the miracle of resurrection!)
Please understand me when
I'd rather see you dead
Than live without me, so thirsty for more
Beyond the sea blue light I met the love of my life
She'd rather see me dead than face me
I like your starry eyes,
They yell surprise! Surprise!
I'm in love...but not for long
Our operation, call off the operation
Another wave has turned its back on me
Crashed back on the eyes of the first I see
(If your delicate eyes don't blink someday they might as well be gone)
Can't count on anything. For you I'd count the salt under the sea
The song "Currents Convulsive" by Pierce the Veil is about love, loss, and the pain of heartbreak. The opening lyrics refer to a theater performance, where the understudy has died under the knife, setting the theme of the song which is the loss of a loved one. The following lines alternate between desperation for love and rejection. The singer wants to be loved by their partner but is told by the doctor that they will never love them. The song takes a personal turn as the singer demands that their partner understands them and love them, even if it causes him harm. The lines "Please understand me when I'd rather see you dead than live without me" signify the singer's fixation on their partner, which is causing him mental agony. The song's one dramatic tone throughout coupled with the rawness of the lyrics makes it a distinctive alternative rock song.
One interesting fact about Pierce the Veil’s "Currents Convulsive" is that it features a video game reference. The line “I like your starry eyes, they yell surprise! Surprise!” is a reference to the classic video game, Super Mario Bros. Also, the lyrics "Crying backwards under bedroom light" were taken from a poem by singer Vic Fuentes' girlfriend at the time, who was studying literature. The song was recorded in producer Mike green's vintage studio in California, and additional vocals are provided by Members of The Sounds, performed by Martin Skold, Jesper Anderberg, Felix Rodriguez, Johan Bengtsson and Fredrik Nilsson, who also contributed to the backing vocals of the album.
Line by Line Meaning
So long
Farewell
Congratulations, break a leg tonight
Wishing you good luck for your upcoming performance
What a shame
It's unfortunate
I heard the understudy died under the knife
I heard that the substitute performer passed away during surgery
Crying backwards under bedroom light
Weeping silently in the privacy of one's room
The operation
Surgery
I don't think you'll ever want to love me
I doubt you'll ever want to be with me romantically
You'd better listen to your doctor
It's crucial that you follow medical advice
Sober up
Regain sobriety
And bury the empty cup
Dispose of the empty container of alcohol
In a backyard of Seattle we used to lie
We used to spend time together in a yard in Seattle
When I sew you up
When I stitch your wounds
Don't let me stop bleeding
Prevent me from continuing to bleed
Tiny stitches that you placed into my skin
Small sutures that you sewed into my skin
Won't let me go, oh no, oh no
I can't escape the hold of the stitches
And they're ruining the mood
The stitches are detracting from the ambiance
So I'll toast every beat of my heart like a miracle
I'll celebrate every moment of my life as a wonder
Doctors lie, lie, lie!
Doctors aren't always truthful
If the dollar is right
If the price is acceptable
Oh my sweet little girl, hold your mouth and you'll be alright
You'll be fine if you keep your mouth shut, my darling
(Gather round, gather round. Ladies and gentlemen Come from far come from wide The moment you've all been waiting for Tonight, join us as we explore the spine-chilling mystery of death And the miracle of resurrection!)
Announcement on the topic of death and resurrection
Please understand me when I'd rather see you dead Than live without me, so thirsty for more
It's better for you to die than to live without me, because I crave more
Beyond the sea blue light I met the love of my life
I found the love of my life beyond the blue light of the sea
She'd rather see me dead than face me
She would prefer my death over confronting me
I like your starry eyes, They yell surprise! Surprise! I'm in love...but not for long
Your eyes are beautiful and expressive. They convey a feeling of surprise. I'm in love with you, but it won't last long
Our operation, call off the operation
We should cancel the surgery
Another wave has turned its back on me Crashed back on the eyes of the first I see
I feel rejected once again, and it's evident in the eyes of the first person I encounter
(If your delicate eyes don't blink someday they might as well be gone)
Reminding someone to rest their eyes and take care of them
Can't count on anything. For you I'd count the salt under the sea
I can't rely on anything, but I'd do anything for you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL FUENTES, VICTOR FUENTES, VICTOR VINCENT FUENTES
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@-Party_Poison-
So) Congratulations, (Long!) break a leg tonight
What a shame I heard the understudy died under the knife
Crying backwards under bedroom lights
The operation, congratulations
[Chorus]
I don't think you'll ever want to love me
You'd better listen to your doctor, doctor
[Verse 2]
Sober up and bury the empty cup
In a backyard of Seattle, we used to lie
When I sew you up
Don't let me stop bleeding
Tiny stitches that you placed into my skin
Won't let me go, oh no, oh no
And they're ruining the mood
So I'll toast every beat of my heart like a miracle
[Chorus]
And I don't think you'll ever want to love me
You'd better listen to your doctor
Doctors lie, lie, lie if the dollar is right
Oh, my sweet little girl, hold your mouth and you'll be alright
[Bridge]
"Gather round, gather round!
Ladies and gentlemen, come from far, come from wide
The moment you've all been waiting for
Tonight, join us as we explore the spine-chilling mystery of death!
And the miracle of resurrection!"
Please understand me when I'd rather see you dead
Than live without me, so thirsty for more
[Verse 3]
Beyond the sea blue light, I met the love of my life
She'd rather see me dead than face me
I like your starry eyes, they yell "Surprise, surprise!"
I'm in love, but not for long
Our operation, call off the operation
Our operation, call off, off, off
[Outro]
Another wave has turned its back on me
Crashed back on the eyes of the first I see
Can't count on anything (If your delicate eyes don't blink someday)
For you, I'd count the salt under the sea (They might as well be gone)
(Might as well be gone)
@bottombykatiemcgrath
Hasta luego
Felicitaciones
Romper una pierna esta noche
Qué lástima escuché que el suplente murió bajo el cuchillo
Llorando al revés
Bajo las luces del dormitorio
La operación
Felicitaciones
Creo que nunca querrás amarme. Será mejor que escuches a tu médico, doctor
Sobrio
Y enterrar la taza vacía
En un patio trasero de Seattle
Solíamos mentir
Cuando te cosí
No me dejes
Deja de sangrar
Pequeños puntos que colocaste en mi piel
No me dejarás ir <br > Oh no, oh no
Y están arruinando el estado de ánimo
Así que brindaré por cada latido de mi corazón como un milagro
Y no creo que alguna vez quieras amarme < br> Será mejor que escuches a tu médico
Los médicos mienten, mienten, mienten
Si el dólar está bien
Oh, mi dulce niña
Cierra la boca y estarás bien
Reúnanse, reúnannse
Damas y caballeros
Vengan de lejos, vengan de ancho
¡El momento que todos han estado esperando esta noche!
Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos la columna vertebral escalofriante misterio de muerte h
Y el milagro de la resurrección
Por favor, entiéndeme cuando prefiero verte muerto
Que vivir sin mí
Tan sediento de más
Más allá del mar azul ligero
conocí al amor de mi vida
Preferiría verme muerto antes que enfrentarme
Me gustan tus ojos estrellados
Gritan sorpresa, sorpresa
Estoy enamorado, pero no por mucho tiempo
Nuestra operación
Cancelar la operación
Otra ola me ha dado la espalda
Se estrelló contra los ojos de la primera que veo
No puedo contar con nada <br > Para ti, contaría la sal bajo el mar
Si algún día tus ojos delicados no parpadean, bien podrían haberse ido
@-Party_Poison-
I’m leaving this comment so if anyone likes or comments it means I have to listen to this masterpiece again
@Bootyeater566
This song is too good to forget
@cherrioni5206
Come and listen to this song again
@wafflez2007
DO IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!
@zero7769
this song makes me feel something i haven’t experienced in a really powerful way
@cyberflamez4406
Most of this album makes me feel like that cx
@kawneki
i swear
@mroberts7519
I saw them live and they opened with this song at a venue in Atlanta called The Masquerade in 2008. It was so amazing....the crowd did not know how to react to Vic's voice haha. I went straight home and found them on Myspace and was a fan since. I just saw them again in 2022 here in Texas.
@kianedwardpaz1653
So fuckin' underrated
@dianacutie99
this is so nostalgiac omg. i feel like im 13 again, crying over my first ever heartbreak... but like,, in a good way lmao. it's been many years since and frankly, ive been in a happy healthy longterm relationship for quite a bit now, so o really struggle relating to the music nowadays, but the emotional impact it had on me back when i was younger will never be erased by time, and listening to it will always be comforting for me.