Suffering Made Bliss
Blaze of Perdition Lyrics
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In a spiral of struggle
Futile battle for another dawn
Dreaming of heavens
Heading south further and further
Craving for peace - devoted to war
In search for purpose
In search for meaning
For even the richest content
And the purest of joys
Cannot satisfy our hunger anymore
Hearts like vessels, impossible to fill
Leaking the blood, drop by drop
Promises made by us for ourselves
A spark of hope - shield and weapon alike
To hide behind and to strike with wrath
Yet the target is us and it attracts the blade
Every thought we breed tonight
Every chance we face
Every choice we make
They all lead us back
Every dream we breed tonight
Every chance we take
Every choice we make
They all lead us back
Every scar we get tonight
Every memory
Every star and every day
Day after day alone we paint the scars
Layer upon layer and brush is the knife
Day after day alone we paint the scars
Layer upon layer and canvas is the heart
Every thought we breed tonight
Every chance we face
Every choice we make
They all lead us back
Every dream we breed tonight
Every chance we take
Every choice we make
They all lead us back
Every scar we get tonight
Every memory
And this starlit sky
They all lead us back
Every suffering, every joy
Every night and every day
Day after day alone we paint the scars
Layer upon layer and brush is the knife
Day after day alone we paint the scars
Layer upon layer and canvas is the heart
Suffering made bliss
A promise of peace
Self-sacrifice
In hope of serenity
Suffering made bliss
Prosthetic of peace
To kindle a light
In the darkness of mere being
Thicker and thicker
One more scab we paint
To fill the hole again
Thicker and thicker
One more scab we paint
To feel whole again
And no one knows
When it falls apart
The song "Suffering Made Bliss" by Blaze of Perdition discusses the human struggle for purpose and meaning in life. The lyrics convey the idea that despite our efforts to find peace and satisfaction, our hearts remain trapped in a cycle of frustration and struggle. The song describes a futile battle for a better tomorrow and a craving for peace that seems unattainable. The lyrics also touch on the idea of our hearts being like vessels that are impossible to fill, no matter how much we strive for contentment or joy.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that every thought, dream, and scar we have ultimately leads us back to where we started. For every choice we make, there is a consequence, and no matter how hard we try to change our lives or escape our suffering, we only end up painting more scars on our canvas - our hearts. The song draws upon the theme of self-sacrifice, as the promise of peace and serenity becomes a prosthetic for the human condition.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the human experience of suffering, and the paradox of how we often find the most bliss in moments of pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Our hearts are trapped
Our emotions are constrained
In a spiral of struggle
In a cycle of difficulties
Futile battle for another dawn
Fruitless fight for a fresh start
Dreaming of heavens
Fantasizing of a better place
Heading south further and further
Going deeper into a dark place
Craving for peace - devoted to war
Desiring tranquility but drawn to conflict
In search for purpose
Seeking a reason
In search for meaning
Searching for significance
But ending up with vile frustration
But ultimately feeling bitter disappointment
For even the richest content
Because even the most abundant possessions
And the purest of joys
And the most immaculate of pleasures
Cannot satisfy our hunger anymore
Can no longer satiate our appetite
Hearts like vessels, impossible to fill
Emotions like containers that cannot be sated
Leaking the blood, drop by drop
Dripping blood, one droplet at a time
Promises made by us for ourselves
Commitments made to oneself
A spark of hope - shield and weapon alike
A flicker of optimism - both protection and aggression
To hide behind and to strike with wrath
To conceal oneself and to attack with fury
Yet the target is us and it attracts the blade
But the goal is ourselves and we welcome the blade
Every thought we breed tonight
Every idea we generate tonight
Every chance we face
Every opportunity that presents itself
Every choice we make
Every decision we undertake
They all lead us back
They all return us to our starting place
Every dream we breed tonight
Every aspiration we envision tonight
Every chance we take
Every risk we accept
Every choice we make
Every decision we make
They all lead us back
They all bring us to where we began
Every scar we get tonight
Every injury we receive tonight
Every memory
Every recollection
Every star and every day
Every celestial object and every diurnal cycle
Day after day alone we paint the scars
Day by day we inflict the wounds upon ourselves
Layer upon layer and brush is the knife
Successively and with each stroke representing a cut
Suffering made bliss
Agony transformed into rapture
A promise of peace
A pledge of tranquility
Self-sacrifice
Self-immolation
In hope of serenity
Aiming for composure
Prosthetic of peace
Artificial substitute for harmony
To kindle a light
To ignite a flame
In the darkness of mere being
In the obscurity of pure existence
Thicker and thicker
More and more compact
One more scab we paint
One more wound we create
To fill the hole again
To replete the void once more
To feel whole again
To feel complete once more
And no one knows
And no one has knowledge
When it falls apart
When it disintegrates
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