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.
The Void
Andy Black Lyrics
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We burn down the past
Like ghost-drifted ash
Your photograph
Is all that will last
There's no turning back
The future unknown
Got nowhere to go
But I'll survive, the loneliest nights
Won't give up the fight
Through the void, through the void, through the endless void
I'll march on and on and on and on without you
Hear the voice, hear the voice, of the hearts destroyed
I'll march on and on and on and on without you
And I'll keep singing our song, 'till tomorrow
The emptiness
It kills like a kiss
The violent abyss
Farewell again
We've come to an end
I'll miss you my friend
Carry on, carry on
Through the void, through the void, through the endless void
I'll march on and on and on and on without you
Hear the voice, hear the voice, of the hearts destroyed
I'll march on and on and on and on without you
And I'll keep singing our song, 'till tomorrow
How can I carry on, carry on without you?
(Oh)
Carry on
We fail, we fall
But just keep walking through it all
Got to face another day
You're here, you're gone
But I had to move along
'Till the darkness starts to fade
We fail, we fall
Just keep walking through it all
Got to face another day
Won't give up the fight
Through the void, through the void, through the endless void
I'll march on and on and on and on without you
Hear the voice, hear the voice, of the hearts destroyed
I'll march on and on and on and on without you
And I'll keep singing our song, 'till tomorrow
(How can I carry on, carry on without you?)
"The Void" is a poignant song about loss and moving on from it. Andy Black sings about a ship that has crashed, leaving him alone in the void with nothing but a photograph to remember a past that has burned down. He acknowledges the emptiness that surrounds him, describing it as a violent abyss that kills like a kiss. The song is about coming to terms with a separation, be it from a lover or a friend, and finding the strength to carry on without them.
Andy Black's lyrics convey a strong message of resilience and determination. Through the void, through the endless void, he will march on and on and on without the person he has lost. While the future might be unknown, he won't give up the fight. The song's chorus is a powerful reminder that, despite the pain and heartbreak, life must go on. "I'll keep singing our song till tomorrow" is an expression of hope that tomorrow is a new day, a fresh start and a chance to leave the void behind.
"The Void" is a song that resonates with those who have experienced loss and separation. It's a reminder that even though the road might be long and hard, there is always a way forward, and we must keep walking through it all. The powerful lyrics and Andy Black's emotive delivery make this song a moving tribute to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
This ship has crashed
We've come to the end of our journey together
We burn down the past
We're leaving behind what has been and starting anew
Like ghost-drifted ash
Our memories are fading away like ashes on the wind
Your photograph
The only physical reminder I have of you
Is all that will last
Everything else fades away, but this photograph will remain
There's no turning back
We can't undo what's been done
Now I'm all alone
I'm on my own without you now
The future unknown
I don't know what's ahead of me
Got nowhere to go
I don't have a clear path forward
But I'll survive, the loneliest nights
Even though it's difficult, I'll make it through the toughest times
Won't give up the fight
I won't stop struggling despite the challenges
Through the void, through the void, through the endless void
I'll move ahead even though I feel empty and alone
I'll march on and on and on and on without you
I'll keep going even though you're not with me anymore
Hear the voice, hear the voice, of the hearts destroyed
I'm not alone in my pain, others are also hurting
And I'll keep singing our song, 'till tomorrow
I'll remember and cherish what we had together
The emptiness
The feeling of loneliness and loss
It kills like a kiss
It's a slow and painful death
The violent abyss
The overwhelming, dark emptiness can be violent and tumultuous
Farewell again
I'm saying goodbye once more
We've come to an end
Our time together is over
I'll miss you my friend
I'll always remember and cherish the time we spent together
Carry on, carry on
Keep moving forward despite the pain and loss
How can I carry on, carry on without you?
It's difficult to move ahead without you
We fail, we fall
We stumble and make mistakes
But just keep walking through it all
Despite the challenges, we need to keep moving forward
Got to face another day
We need to confront each new day despite the struggle
You're here, you're gone
You were a part of my life, but now you're not
But I had to move along
I had to continue without you
'Till the darkness starts to fade
Until the pain and sorrow start to lessen
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW BIERSACK, BONNIE LEIGH MCKEE, JOHN WILLIAM FELDMANN, MATTHEW PAULING, SARAH HUDSON, ZAKK CERVINI
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