Interlude 3
Alesana Lyrics


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The night sky feels as though it has never been darker
With the fleeting hope of vengeance compelling me I will attempt to recollect myself and resume my chase
But what is it that I'm chasing?
I'm not really chasing anything at all
Am I simply drowning myself in revenge to avoid the horrifying truth?
I've lost the only thing that made me feel truly alive
Are my hands responsible?
Are these?
Who was he? Who was the mad man that stood before me tonight




I swear I've seen his face before
I know I've seen his face before

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alesana's song "Interlude 3" paint a picture of a character who is grappling with a sense of loss and confusion. The night sky is dark and the character is filled with a sense of vengeance, the desire to right some wrong that has been done to them. They are attempting to recollect themselves and continue their pursuit, but it is unclear what they are chasing. The character realizes that the pursuit may just be a way to avoid the truth of something that they have lost - something that made them feel truly alive. They question whether they are responsible for the loss, whether their own hands played a role in it. They are haunted by the image of a madman they encountered.


The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they seem to speak to a sense of grief and uncertainty. The character is struggling to come to terms with a loss and is using vengeance as a means of coping. However, they realize that this may not be a healthy or productive way to deal with their emotions. The mention of the madman suggests some kind of trauma or violence that the character has experienced, and the repetition of the question about the madman's identity implies a sense of confusion or disorientation.


Line by Line Meaning

The night sky feels as though it has never been darker
The current situation feels like the bleakest it has ever been


With the fleeting hope of vengeance compelling me I will attempt to recollect myself and resume my chase
Even though the temporary feeling of retribution motivates me, I still need to gather myself and continue my pursuit


But what is it that I'm chasing?
I am unsure of the actual goal I am pursuing


I'm not really chasing anything at all
It's possible that there is no actual target/objective to what I'm doing


Am I simply drowning myself in revenge to avoid the horrifying truth?
Perhaps I am just using my thirst for revenge to avoid facing a painful reality


I've lost the only thing that made me feel truly alive
The only thing that brought me genuine happiness is now gone


Are my hands responsible?
Did my actions cause the loss of what I held so dear?


Are these?
Is it possible that someone else is behind this loss?


Who was he? Who was the mad man that stood before me tonight
I am left with more questions than answers - who is the person I just encountered?


I swear I've seen his face before
He seems familiar and I am convinced I have met him previously




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