The single version of the song is a re-worked version, remixed by Jacknife Lee who previously remixed Biffy Clyro's (and Sucioperro's) side project Marmaduke Duke's single Silouettes. This single version is released under the alternate title 'Many of Horror (When We Collide).'
According to the Many of Horror Songfacts, The use of this song for X Factor champion X Matt Cardle's debut single prompted a surge of interest in Biffy Clyro's original and it stormed into the UK Top 10 for the first time in the week after the show's final, peaking at #8.
'Many Of Horror' was the fourth top twenty UK single in the last eighteen months from Scots rockers Biffy Clyro. It follows the success of 'Mountains', 'That Golden Rule' and 'The Captain' – all of which are now featured on their fifth studio album 'Only Revolutions'.
Many Of Horror
Biffy Clyro Lyrics
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But I know you lie
I trust you all the same
I don't know why
'Cause when my back is turned
My bruises shine
Our broken fairytale
I still believe
It's you and me 'til the end of time
When we collide we come together
If we don't we'll always be apart
I'll take a bruise, I know you're worth it
When you hit me, hit me hard
Sitting in a wishing hole
Hoping it stays dry
Feet cast in solid stone
I got Gilligan's eyes
I still believe
It's you and me 'til the end of time
When we collide we come together
If we don't we'll always be apart
I'll take a bruise, I know you're worth it
When you hit me, hit me hard
'Cause you said love
Was letting us go against what
Our future is for
Many of horror
Our future is for
Many of horror
I still believe
It's you and me 'til the end of time
When we collide we come together
If we don't we'll always be apart
I'll take a bruise, I know you're worth it
When you hit me, hit me hard
The opening lines of "Many of Horror" explore the conflicting emotions of a toxic relationship. The singer's partner expresses love, but it's clear from their actions and behavior that it's not genuine. Despite this, the singer still trusts and believes them, highlighting the desperation and confusion that can arise when one is in this type of relationship.
The song continues with vivid metaphors; the bruises on their skin represent a broken fairytale, alluding to the emotional and physical scars of an unhealthy relationship. The singer's steadfast belief in their partner's love is reinforced through the repetition of the line "It's you and me 'til the end of time," despite the reality of their situation.
The chorus is a bold statement on the relationship dynamic - with or without collision, they will always be apart. The singer is willing to take the physical and emotional pain of the relationship, believing their partner is worth it, and hoping that they will be together in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
You say, "I love you boy"
You claim that you love me, although I know that it's not true
But I know you lie
I am aware that you are not being truthful
I trust you all the same
Despite knowing that you are lying, I still have faith in you
I don't know why
I am unsure why I still trust you despite your dishonesty
'Cause when my back is turned
In instances when I am not watching you
My bruises shine
The marks you leave on me become evident
Our broken fairytale
Our relationship is flawed and not as perfect as a fairy tale
So hard to hide
It is difficult to conceal the problems in our relationship
I still believe
Despite the issues we face, I still have faith in our relationship
It's you and me 'til the end of time
I am committed to being with you indefinitely
When we collide we come together
When we argue or face problems, we work together to resolve them
If we don't we'll always be apart
If we do not address our issues, our relationship will continue to suffer
I'll take a bruise, I know you're worth it
I am willing to endure pain if it means being with you
When you hit me, hit me hard
If you must hurt me, do it with conviction and purpose
Sitting in a wishing hole
I am feeling stuck and hoping for better circumstances
Hoping it stays dry
I am hoping that things do not get worse
Feet cast in solid stone
I feel trapped and unable to move forward
I got Gilligan's eyes
I feel lost and confused like the character from Gilligan's Island
"Cause you said love
The reason I am enduring the difficulties in our relationship is because you said that love requires sacrifice
Was letting us go against what
Ignoring our problems and not working on them goes against the idea of love
Our future is for
We need to work on our relationship to ensure a positive future together
Many of horror
Our relationship is full of difficult challenges and problems
I still believe
Despite the difficulties we face, I still have faith in us
It's you and me 'til the end of time
I am committed to staying with you forever
When we collide we come together
We work together to overcome challenges in our relationship
If we don't we'll always be apart
If we do not address our problems, our relationship will suffer and we may not end up together
I'll take a bruise, I know you're worth it
I am willing to endure pain and suffering for the sake of our relationship
When you hit me, hit me hard
If you must hurt me, do it with conviction and purpose
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Simon Alexander Neil
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DₑBₒ☂️
2023 and still hits me the same way it did all those years ago. Biffy Clyro my number 1 band.🖤🖤
scott Hiddleston
The best ✌✌👍..cant belive how underrated they r ...
Frances Haigney
Pure honest talent
King of the Bridge
Tooo good mannn. This song is special captured an era.
potsnpans
I love the Clyro mind you
GULKO STUDIO
Superfresh everytime like the first time.
Rafael Donnelly
Nice to read all the appreciative comments, especially those from abroad. Shows that good music can transcend the barriers that separate us.
LittleAirBalloon
No word can describe how amazing Biffy Clyro is, no word.
Jag
you already described them though... amazing
Charlie Birch
@Jag very true