A Covenant of Thorns is a one-man, Synthpop/Darkwave project from the Unite… Read Full Bio ↴A Covenant of Thorns is a one-man, Synthpop/Darkwave project from the United States. Formed in Seattle, in 1992, by Scott-David Allen, the project is currently based in the upper midwest, outside of Chicago.

His music is NOT an attempt to drunkenly lash out with personal demons. His music is NOT an attempt to escape and fortify nor to overindulge and obsess. Scott-David's music is brave. Hopeful. Honest. His lyrics and music contain a humility that comforts the human condition.

Transparent
A Covenant of Thorns Lyrics

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An angel's smile
A devil's soul
I hear your words
But they always sound so hollow

I slip on tears
From things you've said
I block them out

But they're always in my head

I see your face
And I hear your voice
It rings out
But I'm always standing here alone

And I would give anything
To be adored in your eyes

I see right through
Your empty lies
The helplessness
We all hide inside

And I would give anything
To be adored in your eyes

I would give anything
To be adored in God's eyes

Overall Meaning

The song "Transparent" by A Covenant of Thorns explores themes of love and the desire for validation through lyrics that describe the conflict between an angel's smile and a devil's soul. The singer hears the words of their loved one, but they always sound hollow and insincere. The hurt caused by their words leaves the singer slipping on tears and struggling to block out their influence. Even though they see their loved one's face and hear their voice ringing out, they still feel alone.

The desire for validation is a recurring theme throughout the song. The singer would give anything to be adored in the eyes of the person they love, and even in the eyes of God. However, they see through the lies and the helplessness that people hide and yearn for something true and genuine. These lyrics reveal the vulnerability of the human heart and the need for recognition and acceptance. The song's melody and instrumentation complement the lyrics, creating an atmosphere of melancholy and introspection.

Line by Line Meaning

An angel's smile
Your initial façade seems pure and innocent

A devil's soul
But underneath the exterior is something more insidious

I hear your words
I listen to what you say

But they always sound so hollow
But it feels like there’s nothing genuine behind them

I slip on tears
I can't help but cry

From things you've said
Because of the words you've spoken

I block them out
I try to ignore them

But they're always in my head
But they never really leave my thoughts

I see your face
I look at your countenance

And I hear your voice
And I listen to your tone

It rings out
It resonates in my ears