Wretched And Divine
Black Veil Brides Lyrics

I am the innocence
I represent the pure and untarnished qualities that exist within a person

I am what could have been
I embody the potentiality of what could have been accomplished or attained

The dreams you talk about
I symbolize the aspirations and visions that individuals discuss and hope to achieve

Now left on broken skin
Yet, these dreams have been shattered and the hope or excitement for the future has been replaced with despair and pain

Your lies is stereo
The deceit and dishonesty that exist within society is widespread and ever-present like sounds coming from a stereo system

All in when chaos rings
Despite this, when chaos or disorder arises, individuals generally band together to try and solve the issues that emerge

The world is sturdy huh
The world is a strong and robust entity that is unaffected by the personal struggles of individuals living within it

Bounced down and twisted maze
However, navigating through this world can be a difficult and complicated challenge that can leave people feeling confused and discombobulated

A word of hate a race we are the ones
The human race is one that is often marked by hostility, especially towards those who are different

They all look the same
Despite this, many people tend to conform and blend in with others to avoid standing out and being targeted

Our time is come
Still, there are those who believe that it is finally their moment to rise up and challenge the systemic oppression and marginalization that they face

I am the chosen wretched and divine
I am one of these people who has been marked by a sense of sin and fallenness, but also selected and ordained for a higher calling

I am the unspoken
Despite being chosen, many of us are overlooked, marginalized, or silenced even within movements or groups that claim to fight for justice and equality

The one they left behind
As a result, we often feel ignored, abandoned, and forgotten by society as a whole

Feelings fire till we die
Yet, this sense of injustice and passion for change continues to burn within us until the end of our lives

I am broken the wretched and divine
As such, we are both damaged and challenged by our circumstances and experiences, but also empowered and chosen to make a difference

I am the devil's smile
Some may view us as threatening, subversive, or even demonic for daring to challenge the status quo and disrupt the social order

The one caught every day
Despite this, we are constantly watched, monitored, and surveilled by those who are afraid of what we might do or what truths we might reveal

A hopeful people's speech
Many people talk about hope, progress, and change, but often these are just empty words that do nothing to actually improve people's lives

Won't stop to you to bleed
Indeed, many people seem more than willing to cause harm or pain to others in order to maintain their own power, influence, or wealth

I am the hurricane
Despite this, we are a force to be reckoned with, a powerful and unstoppable storm that cannot be diverted or stopped

And I'm the strongest one
In fact, we may be the strongest and most resilient people in society, precisely because we have had to survive and thrive in the face of so much adversity

As they sit back and laugh
Meanwhile, those who benefit from the status quo or who are indifferent to the suffering of others often mock, belittle, or dismiss us for daring to challenge their worldview

The world you left is just being
They fail to recognize that the world they have inherited and perpetuated is not fixed or complete, but rather constantly changing and evolving in response to new ideas and struggles

We live from the broken hearts
For us, life is not an easy or straightforward path, but rather one that is marked by pain, heartbreak, and betrayal. Our experiences of violence, abuse, and oppression have left us scarred and vulnerable

We watch them fall apart
Nevertheless, we continue to bear witness to the suffering and pain of others, to stand in solidarity with the marginalized and oppressed, and to work towards a more just and humane society

We live for the ones who don't know they exist
Moreover, we recognize that there are many people in society who are ignored, forgotten, or deemed unworthy of attention or care, and we strive to make them visible and heard

We die for the endless winter
Our struggle is not just about momentary victories or fleeting joy, but rather about creating a world that is sustainable, equitable, and just for future generations

We came from the land of sin
For many of us, our identities and experiences are often marked by shame, guilt, and stigma, whether because of our race, class, gender, sexuality, or nationality

We die for the ones who raise their
Yet despite this, we are willing to put our bodies, our lives, and our souls on the line for the sake of those who dare to challenge the prevailing norms and values of society

The wretched and divine
We are the wretched and divine, the ones who have been rejected, ostracized, and stigmatized by society, but also the ones who have been reckoned by a higher power for a special purpose