Epilogue
Chiffre Lyrics


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A thousand words without a structure
Hitting straight into my head
I know I looked like counting dust grains
But I remember every word you said
This is my future
There′s a spark of life inside of me
But I don't want you to feel strangled
You can walk away and leave me be

But can you hear me
These melodies burning, two hearts in my chest
But can you feel me
I′m burning, I'm glowing, we're breathing

How shall I fill these pages
When our tale remains untold
A million songs you′ll never sing with me
You were supposed to be the brightest star
But now I′m standing here
Empty handed with an ever burning scar

Where the lights shine the brightest
The shadows crawl up dark
Chapter one: A new beginning
A tearing end before a loving start
And I will never get to know you
All that remains is a bitter epilogue
My dedication to the empty
A bleeding never to be cured

How shall I fill these pages
When our tale remains untold
A million songs you'll never sing with me
You were supposed to be the brightest star
But now I′m standing here
Empty handed with an ever burning scar

We were hoping and loving, but faded
A night like forever, freezing and drowning
The night sky unveiling what then became my scar
You and you and I, caught in the hands of red and white
But nothing is lost, everything is transformed

How shall I fill these pages
When our tale remains untold
A million songs you'll never sing with me
You were supposed to be the brightest star
But now I′m standing here
Empty handed with an ever burning scar

How shall I fill these pages
When our tale remains untold




A million songs you'll never sing with me
I′ll never watch you growing old

Overall Meaning

The singer of Chiffre's song "Epilogue" begins by acknowledging the power of language and communication. They admit that someone has spoken a thousand words to them before, and although they may have appeared disinterested at the time, they remember everything that was said. The singer seems to be in a state of conflict about their own future and relationships. They don't want to be a burden to the other person, but they also want to be heard and understood.


The song switches between reflecting on what could have been and accepting the reality of the situation. The singer mourns the loss of a potential future with this person, including the many songs they'll never get to sing together. At the same time, they acknowledge that they are moving on and that this experience has left them with a scar. The final lines of the song suggest a sort of acceptance of this scar and a belief that transformation is possible, even if it's painful.


Overall, "Epilogue" is a complex and emotional reflection on a relationship that didn't work out. The lyrics mix regret and longing with hope and resilience in a way that feels true to life.


Line by Line Meaning

A thousand words without a structure
I received many words from you, but they lacked a coherent message or theme.


Hitting straight into my head
Your words affected me deeply and left an impression in my mind.


I know I looked like counting dust grains
I appeared to be distracted or uninterested, but in reality, I was paying close attention to every word you said.


But I remember every word you said
Despite my quiet demeanor, I retained every detail of our conversation.


This is my future
I am in control of my own destiny and am responsible for creating my own path forward.


There's a spark of life inside of me
Even in bleak circumstances, I hold onto hope and a desire for a better future.


But I don't want you to feel strangled
I do not want to burden or constrain you in any way.


You can walk away and leave me be
If you feel like our paths should diverge, I will respect your decision and let you go.


But can you hear me
I am reaching out through my music, hoping that my message will be heard and understood.


These melodies burning, two hearts in my chest
My passion for music and excitement for life is overwhelming, and I feel it deeply in my heart.


But can you feel me
Through my music, I am trying to connect with others on an emotional level.


I'm burning, I'm glowing, we're breathing
My passion for music feels like a fire that spreads to those around me, creating a shared experience.


How shall I fill these pages
I am struggling to find meaning and direction in my life, unsure of how to move forward.


When our tale remains untold
Our story is unfinished and unresolved, and I am unsure of how it will end.


A million songs you'll never sing with me
There are countless experiences and moments we will never share, no matter how much I want them to happen.


You were supposed to be the brightest star
You held immense potential and promise, and I had high hopes for our future together.


But now I'm standing here
Despite my earlier optimism, I am now feeling lost and alone.


Empty handed with an ever burning scar
I feel like I have nothing to hold onto and am left with a deep emotional wound that may never fully heal.


Where the lights shine the brightest
In places of great excitement and opportunity, there are also dark and painful moments.


The shadows crawl up dark
Negative emotions and experiences can lurk just below the surface, even in moments of joy and happiness.


Chapter one: A new beginning
Despite the challenges and pain of the past, there is always a chance for a fresh start and a new story to be written.


A tearing end before a loving start
Sometimes, things have to fall apart completely in order to rebuild and start anew.


And I will never get to know you
Even though we may cross paths again, we can never go back to a time when we were complete strangers.


All that remains is a bitter epilogue
Our story ended on a sour note, and there is no way to rewrite or change what has already happened.


My dedication to the empty
I am committed to exploring emotions and experiences that may not always be comfortable or easy to confront.


A bleeding never to be cured
Despite my best efforts, some experiences and wounds may never fully heal over time.


We were hoping and loving, but faded
Despite our initial optimism and love, our connection ultimately weakened over time.


A night like forever, freezing and drowning
In a moment that felt endless and filled with despair, I felt overwhelmed and trapped by my own emotions.


The night sky unveiling what then became my scar
In that dark moment, I was forced to confront a reality that left me with a deep and lasting emotional wound.


You and you and I, caught in the hands of red and white
We were both subject to the whims and power structures of a society that values control and domination over individual freedom and choice.


But nothing is lost, everything is transformed
Even in the most difficult and painful moments, there is always the potential for growth and transformation.


I'll never watch you growing old
Despite my earlier hopes and dreams, I am now resigned to a future without you, one where we do not grow old together.




Writer(s): Pascal Heemann

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