Roseblue
Former Vandal Lyrics


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I′m sorry, love, my charm is gone.
This party's loud, am I getting through?
"I′m sorry, love" only works for so long.
What if I can't love as much as you?

Give me just one more, and I'll make it through.
Some fucked up form of relief.
The pinks and blues, should we take those too?
I wanna be so gone I don′t know when you leave.
Cause heaven knows that you′ll leave.

I'm sorry, love, but I′m off tonight.
I'm a little drunk and falling through.
I shouldn′t be calling, you know why.
If I let you in, I could fall for you.

So fuck it.

Give me just one more, and I'll make it through.
Some fucked up form of relief.
The pinks and blues, should we take those too?
I wanna be so gone I don′t know when you leave.
Cause heaven knows that you'll leave.

I hear your voice, you speak my end.
Glory, glory, mercykill.




Over before it begins.
Glory, glory, mercykill.

Overall Meaning

The song "Roseblue" by Former Vandal is a poignant and emotional portrayal of one's struggle with depression and addiction. The opening lines, "I'm sorry, love, my charm is gone. This party's loud, am I getting through?", sets the tone of the song as one of defeat and self-doubt. The singer is apologizing for not being able to keep up with the love and energy of their partner or friend, acknowledging that the usual charm that people around them admire is gone.


The chorus of the song, "Give me just one more, and I'll make it through. Some fucked up form of relief. The pinks and blues, should we take those too? I wanna be so gone I don′t know when you leave. Cause heaven knows that you'll leave", shows the harmful coping mechanism used by the singer to deal with their emotions. They want to numb their mind with substance abuse to avoid being hurt by love and abandonment.


In the last verse, "I hear your voice, you speak my end. Glory, glory, mercykill. Over before it begins. Glory, glory, mercykill", the singer hears the voice of their loved one, who is ultimately the cause of their emotional turmoil, driving them towards self-destruction.


Overall, "Roseblue" is a melancholic reflection on the self-destructive tendencies of those who suffer from depression and addiction. It is a heart-wrenching depiction of the pain and struggle that comes with these mental health issues.


Line by Line Meaning

I′m sorry, love, my charm is gone.
I apologize, my dear, but I've lost my ability to enchant you.


This party's loud, am I getting through?
Amidst all this noise, can you still hear me?


"I′m sorry, love" only works for so long.
Using the phrase 'I'm sorry, love' only remains effective for a limited period.


What if I can't love as much as you?
What happens if I'm incapable of reciprocating the amount of love you have for me?


Give me just one more, and I'll make it through.
Providing me with one more of these substances will help me get by.


Some fucked up form of relief.
An unhealthy method of seeking relief.


The pinks and blues, should we take those too?
Shall we consume those pink and blue pills, as well?


I wanna be so gone I don't know when you leave.
I desire to be in such an altered state that I am unaware of your departure.


Cause heaven knows that you′ll leave.
Because I am aware that, eventually, you will depart from me.


I'm sorry, love, but I'm off tonight.
My apologies, my dear, but I am not myself tonight.


I'm a little drunk and falling through.
I am slightly intoxicated, and my behavior is progressively deteriorating.


I shouldn't be calling, you know why.
I should not be contacting you, and you are aware of the reason why.


If I let you in, I could fall for you.
If I open myself to you at this time, I may develop romantic feelings for you.


So fuck it.
I refuse to dwell on the consequences of my actions.


I hear your voice, you speak my end.
I can hear your voice, which signifies the conclusion of our relationship.


Glory, glory, mercykill.
A phrase that may refer to the idea of finding salvation through a merciful death.


Over before it begins.
The conclusion of our relationship before it even has a chance to develop.


Glory, glory, mercykill.
A phrase that may refer to the idea of finding salvation through a merciful death.




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