2. Johan Liiva - former Arch Enemy and NonExist singer - formed the band Hearse, with Mattias Ljung on guitar and ex-Furbowl bandmate Max Thornell on drums.
3. Sludge/doom metal from Ithaca, New York
4. An extreme funeral doom band from Salem, Oregon with members of Merkstave, Leech, Ancestortooth, and Münn. One release, "O Ye Spheres," was released on Greysun Records in 2017.
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So Vague
Hearse Lyrics
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Destiny is leading me, sigh no more - soon to be free
Angels fear the dark, watching every step I take
How could we end like this?
Look at us now, so vague but all so clear
Destiny is leading me, sigh no more I am now free
The lyrics to Hearse's song "So Vague" are quite evocative and can be interpreted in a few ways. The opening line, "Half alive I wander the winding road to nowhere," hints at a sense of aimlessness, as though the singer is lost or lacking direction in their life. However, the following line provides a sense of purpose or destiny, as though there is a force guiding them towards freedom. This suggests that perhaps the singer has been struggling with something in their life and is finally ready to break free.
The second stanza provides a darker tone, with the line "Angels fear the dark, watching every step I take." This could be interpreted as a fear of judgment or scrutiny from a higher power, or it could be seen as a metaphor for feeling alone and vulnerable in the face of adversity. The chorus then asks the question, "How could we end like this?" which could refer to any number of things: a failed relationship, a sense of disillusionment, or perhaps just the realization that life hasn't turned out the way the singer had hoped.
However, the chorus concludes on a hopeful note with the line "Look at us now, so vague but all so clear." This suggests that the singer has attained a new clarity and understanding about their life, even if it's not entirely clear what that means. Finally, the last stanza ties back to the theme of destiny guiding the singer towards freedom, as they declare themselves to be free and no longer burdened by whatever struggles they have been going through.
Overall, "So Vague" is a song that explores themes of purpose, destiny, and freedom, with a mix of melancholy and optimism throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
Half alive I wander the winding road to nowhere
I am feeling lost and without purpose as I meander aimlessly on this path
Destiny is leading me, sigh no more - soon to be free
I am resigned to fate guiding me and eagerly anticipating the release it will bring
Angels fear the dark, watching every step I take
I feel like I am constantly being watched and judged, even by heavenly beings
How could we end like this?
I am incredulous and lamenting how our relationship could have reached such a bleak point
Look at us now, so vague but all so clear
Our current situation is ambiguous and lacking in clarity, yet it also reveals truths we have been avoiding
After all I've been through on my way out of here
Reflecting on the hardships I have endured during my journey to this point of departure
Destiny is leading me, sigh no more I am now free
Once again expressing both resignation to fate and relief at finally being unburdened from whatever held me back
Contributed by Isabella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.