"Very Last Breath" is a genre bending collaboration between Danielle and producer/djs Prince Fox and Choppa Dunks has electronic, trip hop and soul influences mixed with samples of Danielle’s voice giving it its signature sound. Her musical influences range from Nina Simone, Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu to Bjork, Radiohead, and Portishead. Newer influences include artists like The Black Keys, Flume, Odesza, Glass Animals, James Blake, Little Dragon and SBTRKT. Danielle Parente collaborated with photographer/director Nicolas Padron and director/editor Matthew Francis to create the visual for this song which serves up some bold and in your face imagery capturing the dark and sultry vibe of the song.
“Dark Eyes” will be released in September of 2015 with Mytrell Records and InGrooves/Fontana under the Universal Music Group.
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Blood On My Hands
Danielle Parente Lyrics
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I bury my wounds by the riverside
And as hard as you might find
I shoot to kill no prisoners survive
I cover trails that I've left behind
With no trace I escape at the drop of a dime
With breath down my neck and a chill down my spine
I bury your bones by the riverside
And maybe I'm crazy
Why must I scream for you to listen to the sound of my voice?
And maybe I'm crazy
But when you do me this way I feel I have no other choice
And now to my surprise
No guilt or regret crosses my mind
No evidence to keep me entwined
And if they ask I will decline
The ghost from my past that I've left behind
I've misplaced and erased everything from my mind
And if I return I pray I won't find
All that I've left by the riverside
And if no one finds you here
These days and nights alone my dear
Weigh heavy on your soul it's clear
You should not have thrown stones
Or sticks, your words, they hit, my heart,
Like glass, it breaks in many places
Ask me why I have all this blood on my hands
Don't ask me why I have all this blood on my hands
In Danielle Parente's song "Blood On My Hands", the lyrics paint a picture of someone who has committed a heinous crime and is trying to bury the evidence by the riverside. The singer of the song acknowledges that their actions might be considered crazy or insane by society, but feels that they had no other choice when pushed to the edge. The guilt and regret that one might normally feel after committing such an act is absent, as the singer has managed to erase all traces of their past, including memories of the crime itself.
The chorus of the song poses a question: "Ask me why I have all this blood on my hands, don't ask me why I have all this blood on my hands." This can be interpreted as the singer's attempt to deflect blame and pass responsibility onto someone else, or perhaps as a cry for understanding and empathy from others who may have experienced a similar disconnect from their own actions.
Overall, "Blood On My Hands" is a haunting and introspective song that explores themes of guilt, regret, and the lengths that someone might go to in order to escape their own past.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel as dark as night
I am consumed by the darkness within me
I bury my wounds by the riverside
I hide my pain and hurts by the water's edge
And as hard as you might find
Despite how difficult it may seem
I shoot to kill no prisoners survive
I am merciless, and will not spare any lives
I cover trails that I've left behind
I conceal any traces of my actions
With no trace I escape at the drop of a dime
I vanish quickly and without a trail
With breath down my neck and a chill down my spine
I feel pursued and sense danger
I bury your bones by the riverside
I leave no evidence of any wrongdoing
And maybe I'm crazy
Perhaps I am insane or irrational
Why must I scream for you to listen to the sound of my voice?
Why do I have to be so extreme for you to hear me?
But when you do me this way I feel I have no other choice
I am forced to act in this manner due to your actions against me
And now to my surprise
Unexpectedly, I find
No guilt or regret crosses my mind
I feel no remorse or shame
No evidence to keep me entwined
There is nothing linking me to my past actions
And if they ask I will decline
If questioned, I will deny any wrongdoing
The ghost from my past that I've left behind
I have abandoned my former life and actions
I've misplaced and erased everything from my mind
I have forgotten and destroyed all evidence of my old self
And if I return I pray I won't find
If I ever revisit my past, I hope not to uncover
All that I've left by the riverside
All the clues and remains I have disposed of by the water's edge
And if no one finds you here
If nobody discovers you in this place
These days and nights alone my dear
The time I spend alone and isolated, my love
Weigh heavy on your soul it's clear
It becomes a burden on my spirit
You should not have thrown stones
You should not have provoked or hurt me
Or sticks, your words, they hit, my heart,
Your words and actions were hurtful to me
Like glass, it breaks in many places
My heart shatters and fractures
Ask me why I have all this blood on my hands
Question me about the crimes I have committed
Don't ask me why I have all this blood on my hands
I cannot explain why I have done what I've done
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JC
This song deserves way more views. Great voice.
Janice Zeno
Danielle Parente is a great Artist.💎💎💎💎
heylo
love this song.
Raiden Yvelina
still my favorite
Michael P
Thats a cool song you got there
Yup Okay
is she from Riverside ? or just... from the river..side