Current lineup:
Spencer - guitar
Addison - bass
Bart - drums
Topher - guitar
Jesse - vocals
Memento Mori
Embrace The End Lyrics
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But every sweet breath
Breathes the question
Will you be too cold to hold my hand?
Or will you just let go?
I know when you say forever it's like broken glass on your velvet voice
Tear a hole in forever and die in your arms
So I invite you to walk the fire
Pierce this delicate skin
Arms tied behind your back
Torch this fucking town
Burn every memory
Burn it down
And let the ashes dry your tears
Redemption
Ignite this wretched monument
With unwavering stride
We will leave it all behind in a beacon of flames
If for one precious moment I could rest my tired eyes on you
In this bellicose world my eyes are blurred and you're all I see
Let the past be forgotten
The years have worn our hearts callous
Standing before you impoverished
All I am
For you I would seize the knife
Lay down this white cloth and offer my veins
Distill the life in me
But still every dying gasp breathes the question
Will you be too cold to hold my hand?
Will you just let go?
I know when you say forever it's like broken glass on your velvet voice
A cold dead center
The stale air infects our lungs
And I find myself drawn to the flames of your last irresistible blaze
Signs that as long as I'm breathing I'm yours
Diseased by imperfection my hope
The opening line of the song, "Lost in the swarm deteriorating with the best of them," quickly sets the dark and intense tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics speak about the desire for love and connection, but also acknowledge the fear of being abandoned or rejected. The lines "Will you be too cold to hold my hand? Or will you just let go?" convey a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty. The idea of burning everything down, including memories and past mistakes, speaks to the desire for a fresh start and redemption. The lyrics also touch on the theme of mortality and the fleeting nature of life, with the phrase "Memento Mori" meaning "remember, you must die" in Latin.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal human desire for deep connection, love, and hope in the face of life's uncertainties and struggles. It conveys a sense of urgency and intensity with its dark and heavy sound, and the lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in the swarm deteriorating with the best of them
Feeling lost in the crowd and slowly falling apart along with everyone else
But every sweet breath breathes the question
Despite everything, there's still hope and the question of whether or not their love will endure
Will you be too cold to hold my hand?
Asking if the other person will distance themselves emotionally and abandon the relationship
Or will you just let go?
Wondering if the person will simply walk away from the relationship completely
I know when you say forever it's like broken glass on your velvet voice
The other person's promises of forever sound beautiful but feel fragile and unreliable
Tear a hole in forever and die in your arms
Even if they die, they want to do so beside the person they love
So I invite you to walk the fire
Encouraging the other person to face challenges and difficulties together
Burn your beautiful fingers
Expressing a willingness to endure pain and hardship for the other person
Pierce this delicate skin
Being vulnerable and opening oneself up to being hurt
Arms tied behind your back
Emphasizing a willingness to take on challenges even when disadvantaged
Torch this fucking town
Wanting to break free of a place or situation that isn't working
Burn every memory
Letting go of the past and starting fresh
And let the ashes dry your tears
Finding peace and comfort in moving on from what was hurting in the past
Redemption
Finding a way to overcome past mistakes or pain
Ignite this wretched monument
Wanting to create something new and positive in place of something negative
With unwavering stride we will leave it all behind in a beacon of flames
Moving forward with confidence and determination, leaving the past behind
If for one precious moment I could rest my tired eyes on you
Longing to have a moment of peace and connection with the other person
In this bellicose world my eyes are blurred and you're all I see
Finding solace in the other person's presence in a chaotic world
Let the past be forgotten
Moving on from past pain and mistakes
The years have worn our hearts callous
Time and life experiences have made both parties tougher and more guarded
Standing before you impoverished, all I am
Offering oneself up completely, even if they have nothing else to give
For you I would seize the knife
Being willing to sacrifice and even put oneself in harm's way for the other person
Lay down this white cloth and offer my veins
Being willing to sacrifice oneself completely for the other person
Distill the life in me
Offering everything, even one's own life essence
But still every dying gasp breathes the question
Even at the end, the question of whether or not their love is enough remains
A cold dead center
Describing a feeling of emptiness and detachment
The stale air infects our lungs
Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by life's difficulties
And I find myself drawn to the flames of your last irresistible blaze
Finding comfort in the other person's presence and passion
Signs that as long as I'm breathing I'm yours
Feeling a deep connection and commitment to the other person
Diseased by imperfection my hope
Feeling weighed down by one's own flaws and mistakes, but still holding onto hope
Contributed by Joshua N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.