It is often linked with Symphonic Metal and Neo-Classical Metal.
Thorns
Demon Hunter Lyrics
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Save the nights your hollow dreams revealed the sweet release of death
In your thoughts you played a symphony of self
But your soul had bled a darker song of close to nothing left
Oh, The deliverance of blade and flame, your love
And greater is the blood
You'll find it in the veil of night where solitude is born
In the emptiness of broken flesh, at the mercy of the thorns
You'll find it in the veil of night where solitude is born
In the emptiness of broken flesh, at the mercy of the thorns
Every line a path into an empty heart
Where the words of now forgotten love fall silent in the dark
Oh, The deliverance of blade and flame, your love
And greater is the blood
You'll find it in the veil of night where solitude is born
In the emptiness of broken flesh, at the mercy of the thorns
You'll find it in the veil of night where solitude is born
In the emptiness of broken flesh, at the mercy of the thorns
Sister, don't you sleep through your own eulogy
Don't sever what you are for what you couldn't be
You'll find it in the veil of night where solitude is born
In the emptiness of broken flesh, at the mercy of the thorns
You'll find it in the veil of night where solitude is born
In the emptiness of broken flesh, at the mercy of the thorns
The lyrics of Demon Hunter's song Thorns speak about the struggles of dealing with bitter thoughts and self-destructive tendencies. The opening lines suggest that the singer is consumed by negative thoughts, except for the nights when they dream of death as a sweet release. The next part of the lyrics talks about how the singer's soul is bleeding a darker song, indicating that their inner turmoil is far worse than what they may show on the surface. The lines "Oh, The deliverance of blade and flame, your love And greater is the blood" evoke a sense of violence, and the singer seems to find solace in this destructive behavior. The final verses urge the singer's sister not to make the same mistakes and not to give up what she is for what she couldn't be.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitter thoughts became your every waking breath
Your mind is consumed with negative and resentful thoughts, affecting every moment of your day
Save the nights your hollow dreams revealed the sweet release of death
The only relief from your pain comes in dreams of death, where you can finally escape the suffering
In your thoughts you played a symphony of self
You've spent countless hours contemplating your existence, pondering the meaning of your life and place in the world
But your soul had bled a darker song of close to nothing left
Despite your attempts to find meaning and purpose, your innermost self is dark, and you're left feeling hollow and empty
You'll find it in the veil of night where solitude is born
The darkness and isolation of nighttime is where you can truly face your pain and suffering
In the emptiness of broken flesh, at the mercy of the thorns
You are broken and wounded, and the only thing left to do is surrender to the pain and allow it to engulf you
Every line a path into an empty heart
Every experience, every thought, leads you further into a dark void of emptiness and despair
Where the words of now forgotten love fall silent in the dark
The memory of love and happiness has faded away, and now you are left alone in the darkness
Sister, don't you sleep through your own eulogy
Wake up and realize that you are living a life of despair, before it's too late
Don't sever what you are for what you couldn't be
Don't give up on yourself or abandon your true self, just because you couldn't become what you wanted to be
Oh, The deliverance of blade and flame, your love
The idea of self-harm or suicide may seem like a release, but it's not a true solution and will ultimately cause more pain and suffering to yourself and those who love you
And greater is the blood
The consequences of such actions are severe and far-reaching
You'll find it in the veil of night where solitude is born
Again, emphasizing the importance of facing and confronting your pain and despair
In the emptiness of broken flesh, at the mercy of the thorns
Surrendering to your pain and allowing yourself to feel it, rather than numbing it or trying to escape it, is the only true path to healing and growth
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DON CLARK, RYAN CLARK
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