Black Ice
Apocalyptica Feat. Hanna Pakarinen Lyrics


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the candles are all burnt out
the glasses empty
no one here but this quiet

you have nowhere to be
but you're here so
why do I try?
Chorus :
to give
What I never get?
say
the words I need to hear
forgive
what I can't forget

B chorus :

so tired, I know you hear me
there's nothing but a chill between us
bled dry, my veins are empty
there's nothing
but a chill inside me
someday your gonna wake up
and find yourself
alone ith baggage
so tragic
where nothing's ever good enough

we all are guilty
there is no innocent tonight
we hurt each other
just to feel something inside
how I've tried

to give
When I never get
say
when I'm the only one t
the cry
don't you ever

B chorus :

so cold when we're together
there's nothing
but a chill between us
slow down, we know it's over
there's nothing
but a chill inside me
someday your gonna wake up
your gonna find yourself
alone and broken
still frozen
when nothing's ever good enough

Didn't I share my darkest dreams?
Didn't I give you everything?
have the nerve
to look me in the eye

And I'm all out of breathe
nothing is left
and I'm alll out of breathe

so cold there's a chill between us
so cold it will never leave us
so cruel there's a chill between us
so cruel will you ever let me in

B chorus 3:

so tired, I know you hear me
there's nothing
but a chill between us
bled dry, my veins are empty
there's nothing
but a chill inside of me
someday your gonna wake up
and find yourself
alone with baggage
the damage




the kind of emptiness that kills
you give me the chills

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Apocalyptica's "Black Ice" depict a strained and troubled relationship filled with emotional detachment and unfulfilled needs. The opening lines suggest a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction. The candles are burned out, the glasses are empty, and there is a quietness that pervades the atmosphere. The singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing has no other obligations or commitments, yet they still feel the need to be present in their life. This duality of feelings is expressed in the question, "Why do I try?"


The chorus reveals the underlying desire for love, understanding, and forgiveness. The singer longs to receive what they have struggled to give. They yearn for the words they need to hear, indicating a lack of emotional communication within the relationship. The repetition of the line "what I can't forget" suggests painful experiences or past grievances that remain unresolved.


The second verse highlights the growing distance between the two individuals. The singer expresses exhaustion and a chilling void within themselves. They believe that someday the person they are addressing will wake up and realize the weight of their emotional baggage, leading them to be alone. The lyrics convey a sense of tragedy and unfulfilled expectations.


The bridge emphasizes the mutual guilt and hurt within the relationship. Both parties are responsible for causing pain in order to feel something, illustrating the desperation to maintain a connection. Despite the efforts made by the singer to give and understand, they feel unappreciated and unheard. The cry for acknowledgment goes unanswered.


The repetition of the chorus and bridge throughout the song reinforces the emotional disconnect and dissatisfaction. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing, loneliness, and the realization that nothing is ever good enough within this relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

the candles are all burnt out
The passion and excitement in our relationship have faded away.


the glasses empty
There is nothing left to toast or celebrate.


no one here but this quiet
There is a silence and loneliness between us.


you have nowhere to be
You have no other obligations or priorities.


but you're here so
Despite having no obligations, you choose to be here.


why do I try?
I wonder why I continue to make efforts in this relationship.


to give
I try to be generous and selfless.


What I never get?
But I never receive the same in return.


say
Express


the words I need to hear
The words of affirmation and love that I long for.


forgive
I want to let go of past hurts.


what I can't forget
But there are certain things that still haunt me.


so tired, I know you hear me
I am exhausted, and I believe you can sense it.


there's nothing but a chill between us
There is a coldness and distance in our relationship.


bled dry, my veins are empty
I have given everything I had, and now I feel drained.


there's nothing but a chill inside me
I feel a constant emptiness and coldness within myself.


someday your gonna wake up
One day, you will realize


and find yourself
And discover


alone with baggage
That you are alone and burdened with unresolved issues.


so tragic
It is a heartbreaking situation.


where nothing's ever good enough
No matter what I do, it never satisfies or fulfills you.


we all are guilty
We both share the blame.


there is no innocent tonight
Neither of us can claim innocence in this moment.


we hurt each other
We intentionally cause pain to one another.


just to feel something inside
We do it to experience any emotion, even if it's negative.


how I've tried
I have made countless attempts.


When I never get
But I never receive the same in return.


when I'm the only one t
When I am the sole person


the cry
To shed tears and express my emotions openly.


don't you ever
Do you never


so cold when we're together
There is a noticeable coldness when we are in each other's presence.


slow down, we know it's over
Let's take our time, as we both understand that our relationship has reached its end.


there's nothing but a chill inside me
I feel a constant coldness and emptiness within myself.


Didn't I share my darkest dreams?
Didn't I open up and reveal my deepest desires and fears?


Didn't I give you everything?
Didn't I put my all into this relationship?


have the nerve
Do you possess the audacity


to look me in the eye
To confront me directly with your gaze.


And I'm all out of breathe
I am completely exhausted.


nothing is left
There is nothing remaining.


and I'm alll out of breathe
I am completely breathless.


so cold there's a chill between us
There is an undeniable coldness and distance between us.


so cold it will never leave us
This coldness will always be present in our relationship.


so cruel there's a chill between us
There is a harshness and cruelty in our connection.


so cruel will you ever let me in
Will you ever allow me to truly connect with you?


the damage
The harm and pain caused.


the kind of emptiness that kills
The type of emptiness that is emotionally devastating.


you give me the chills
You evoke fear and unease within me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNY LEE ANDREWS, EICCA TOPPINEN

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Comments from YouTube:

Sopuli

Oh my god ❤️❤️. Hanna Pakarinen is the best singer in The World ❤️❤️

Lauri Kustonen

Hanna is the BEST! ♥

Matai Yarah

even the song more than 10years i still listen on this!! its sound great wt APOCALYPTICA!!!

Can Tekin

I love this song, many greetings from Turkey ;)

Zagor Mud

That cello... :)

Nancy André

I can't help but miss Eicca in this video :)

Els Spandel

Waw... !

Khris Lumiere

Eicca Toppinen is the composer

SexRobotOfDoom

@piratica999 Eicca Toppinen of Apocalyptica did write and play this.

Lauri Kustonen

@piratica999 It is Apocalyptica... :D Or atleast Eicca Toppinen :)

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