In May 2014, Biersack revealed to Kerrang! magazine that he had been working on new music outside of Black Veil Brides, of which he will be called 'Andy Black'. He explains that his solo project will have a radically different sound compared to the band, and that he felt that he couldn't create that sound within the band, so decided to take it on as a solo artist. Andy's inspiration for this project was his love for '80s synth and goth music, and will be working with former Black Veil Brides producer John Feldmann. Despite this project, he reassured his fans that this does not mean this is his primary focus, and that this is more of a hobby or a side-project. On May 19, he premiered his first song titled 'They Don't Need to Understand' online with a music video via Hot Topic.
Broken Pieces
Andy Black Lyrics
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We all start with the beautiful
Hope, pride, and love
It's never meant to feel so difficult
Your dreams become your drug
I'll give you something to believe in
I'd rather fail than never try
Broken pieces will fall apart
Promises will tear down the trust
Find a reason to give your heart
But I'll find a reason for us
Whoa (I'll find a reason)
Whoa (I'll find a)
We all wish for a miracle
That shines bright in the dark
Never fall for the ritual
Of pride, killing the art
Broken pieces will fall apart
Promises will tear down the trust
Find a reason to give your heart
But I'll find a reason for us
I remember when we dreamed of lives and
Now we only pray one of the known
I remember when we lived for everything
Looking back now, but it's all gone
Broken pieces will fall apart
Promises will tear down the trust
Find a reason to give your heart
But I'll find a reason for us
Whoa (I'll found a reason)
Whoa (I'll found a)
Whoa (I'll found a reason)
Whoa
Andy Black's song, "Broken Pieces," is a poignant reflection on life's struggles and the need for hope and resilience. The first verse speaks of the initial beauty that accompanies hope, pride, and love, yet it eventually becomes challenging, and the dream becomes an addiction. Despite the difficulties, the artist offers a reason to believe in oneself and the importance of striving for success even if one may fail.
In the chorus, Black reminds the listener that broken pieces and broken promises occur unexpectedly, but these issues should not deter someone from giving their heart. He adds that he will find a reason for "us," uniting himself and the listener in a shared experience of adversity. The second verse continues to emphasize the importance of perseverance, with Black warning against giving in to pride and killing the art of dreaming.
Towards the end, the artist emphasizes the loss of certain pleasures that one once held dear, but he ends the song with a strong message of continuing to fight through the challenges. The ultimate message in "Broken Pieces" is one of resilience, hope, and the importance of searching for a purpose in life despite the difficulties one may encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh, oh oh
The song is starting with an interjection where the singer expresses his emotions and feelings towards the lyrics.
We all start with the beautiful
Everyone in this world starts with beautiful things such as hope, pride, and love that makes them feel happy and satisfied.
Hope, pride, and love
These are the beautiful things that everyone starts with and enjoys in their life.
It's never meant to feel so difficult
It is never meant to feel difficult or hard in life, but sometimes situations in life make it hard.
Your dreams become your drug
Sometimes in life, the only thing that keeps us going is our dreams, just like drugs keep us going. They become our motivation.
I'll give you something to believe in
The singer is assuring the listener that he will give them something to believe in because he knows that everyone needs a purpose in their life.
I'd rather fail than never try
It is better to try and fail than to never try at all because trying creates a chance for success.
Broken pieces will fall apart
When something is broken, it will eventually fall apart as the damage cannot be corrected completely.
Promises will tear down the trust
Promises that are not kept will break the trust and ruin relationships between people.
Find a reason to give your heart
Everyone should have something to look forward to or love in their life that keeps them motivated and moving forward.
But I'll find a reason for us
The singer will try to find a reason for both him and the listener to continue moving forward and not give up on their dreams and aspirations.
We all wish for a miracle
Everyone wishes for a miracle in their life that can help them overcome difficulties and make their dreams come true.
That shines bright in the dark
Miracles are something that can give hope and light even in the darkest of situations.
Never fall for the ritual
Pride is sometimes referred to as a ritual that people follow which can lead to negative consequences and ruin creativity and artistic passion.
Of pride, killing the art
Pride can sometimes destroy the spark and passion that comes along with being an artist, killing creativity and their potential to express themselves.
I remember when we dreamed of lives and
The singer reminisces about the time when he and the listener dreamed of a better life and happier times.
Now we only pray one of the known
Now all we can do is pray for one of the few things that we already know or have experience with because we fear the unknown.
I remember when we lived for everything
The singer remembers the time when he and the listener had something to live for that made them happy and fulfilled.
Looking back now, but it's all gone
The past times that they once cherished and had vanished, and they cannot relive them or bring them back.
Whoa (I'll found a reason)
The singer emphasizes that he will find a reason for continuing the journey and not losing hope.
Whoa (I'll found a)
The singer repeats the phrase to emphasize his commitment to finding a reason to move forward.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW BIERSACK, BENJI MADDEN, JOEL MADDEN, JOHN WILLIAM FELDMANN, QUINN SCOTT ALLMAN
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