Kiss of Death
At Vance Lyrics

Can't you see
The singer is asking the listener to pay attention to the world around them.

Nothing lasts forever
This line highlights the transient nature of life.

Things won't change
The singer recognizes that change is difficult to achieve.

Just try to watch behind the scenes
The singer advises us to look deeper into things in order to understand what's happening.

Take a look where the river runs
The metaphor of the river illustrates how things can be corrupted and poisoned over time if left unchecked.

Water trades for poison
This line emphasizes the metaphor of the river and how something that was once pure can be corrupted.

No one cares, No one sees
The singer expresses concern that no one seems to be paying attention to the world around them.

Maybe you won't too
The singer is directing this line towards the listener, reminding them that they too might not see what's happening.

But don't we have a given mission
The singer asserts that we have a duty to try and make the world a better place.

Save up all we have
The singer implores us to protect what we can for the future.

For a better world in a better time
This line emphasizes the importance of striving for a positive future.

Every little thing has got its destination
This line suggests that everything happens for a reason.

Take good care
The singer is advising us to be cautious and watchful.

Watchin' every move
This line reiterates the importance of being careful.

Good and bad is so close together
The singer reminds us that it can be difficult to differentiate between good and bad.

Everytime when you don't think they use you
The singer warns us that people can take advantage of us when we least expect it.

Doesn't that refuse you
This line suggests that we should refuse to be taken advantage of.

As time moves on
This line suggests the passage of time.

Thoughts are rushin' through your head
The singer reflects on the introspective nature of life.

Minutes and seconds seem to be an endless time
This line emphasizes the slow passing of time when one is reflecting on their life.

Kiss of death
This line is a metaphor for the destructive behavior of people.

They will never learn
This line expresses the singer's belief that some people never learn from their mistakes.

Destroying and burning what they have
This line emphasizes the idea that destructive behavior can destroy what is good and beautiful in the world.

Suddenly your vision's getting clearer
This line symbolizes a moment of clarity in the mind of the singer.

And you start to get things sorted out
The singer is trying to put their thoughts and reflections in order.

You try to change what went wrong
The singer wants to make positive changes in their life and in the world around them.

But do you really know
This line emphasizes the uncertainty that comes with making big changes.

Where the path is leading you
The singer is introspective and uncertain about where their actions will lead them.

The only thing you see
The singer is metaphorically in a dark place, searching for a way out.

Is a dark deep horizon
This line emphasizes the dark and uncertain future that the singer sees ahead of them.

The clouds are filled with rain
This line symbolizes the sadness and pain that the singer feels.

They drag away the blue
This line emphasizes the negative feelings that the singer is experiencing.