The Broken Vow
Converge Lyrics


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Those nights we had and the trust we lost
The sleep that fled me and the heart I lost
It all reminds me
Just how callous and heartless the true cowards are
And I write this for the loveless
And for the risks we take
I'll take my love to the grave
As tired and worn it is
I'll take my love to the grave





Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Converge's song "The Broken Vow" are an emotional outpouring of the pain and anguish that can come with lost trust and broken relationships. The verses expertly capture the despair and emptiness that can result from such a painful experience. The first line, "Those nights we had and the trust we lost," hints at the intensity of the relationship that has now crumbled. The singer's inability to sleep and the loss of his heart are both clear indicators of how deeply he has been affected by the failed romance.


The second half of the verse is a powerful indictment of the "true cowards" who have caused the singer so much pain. The use of the word "callous" suggests that these individuals were unfeeling and unconcerned with the consequences of their actions. The chorus provides a cathartic release for the singer as he proclaims that he will take his love to the grave, regardless of how worn and tired it may be. This declaration is a testament to the strength of his emotions and his refusal to let the hurt and betrayal defeat him completely.


Line by Line Meaning

Those nights we had and the trust we lost
The memories of the nights we spent together and the trust that we lost in each other


The sleep that fled me and the heart I lost
The sleepless nights that I endured and the emotional pain that I suffered


It all reminds me
All of these things serve as a reminder


Just how callous and heartless the true cowards are
These experiences have taught me how heartless and cowardly some people can be


And I write this for the loveless
I am writing this for those who feel unloved and alone


And for the risks we take
And for the risks we take in opening ourselves up to love and trust


I'll take my love to the grave
I will hold onto my love and loyalty even when facing death


As tired and worn it is
Even though my love may be exhausted and weakened


I'll take my love to the grave
I will remain true to my love until my dying day




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb

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Luke Williams

The melodic parts in this song and that sinister riff were what made this album click for me

Dave Torres

The absolute same to me

Dom Merlo

Easily one of the best songs ever written. It's a monument not only on this masterpiece of an album, and in genre of metalcore, and in all of rock music as a whole, but of all music created. Never have I heard such a short song that has so many parts and gives each of those parts a chance to find meaning within the context of the song, and become recognizably catchy within just a snapshot of time. For a song with such abrasion the melodic and rhythmic aspects are incredibly clear, and paint a beautiful image of sadness, anger, unrequited love, denial, and pain. All of that doesn't even give the idea of a fraction of the artistic beauty this song exists in. Sheer excellence.

Dom Merlo

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1:07 is when this album goes from a really good metalcore record to one of the most poignant expressions of self-directed anger and bitterness ever put on wax

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One of the best hardcore tracks ever written

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I'll take this love to the grave

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For real

Secret C

i think Caleb wrote that line for them. well "I'll take my love to the grave" anyway and features in the vocal.

Tristan Louboutin

I write this for the loveless
And for the risks we take
I'll take my love to the grave
As tired and worn it is
I'll take my love to the grave
🖤

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