The Veil
Kryptograf Lyrics


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You know that all this darkness
is only a veil
You're waiting for the moment
waiting to be free

They will make you shiver
lay your soul to rest
You'll figure when it's over
that it is for the best

Broken by their evil
the wicked games they play
Your only hope is fading
there's nothing left to say

Do you still believe
in the stories they told
Can you blame the children
for what they couldn't have known

Can't you see it's all a lie
your soul is starting to heave




Out of range but still alive
further slipping away

Overall Meaning

The song "The Veil" by Kryptograf is a haunting melody that speaks of being trapped in darkness and waiting for liberation. The lyrics start with a reminder that the darkness experienced by the listener is not permanent but is simply a "veil" that will eventually be lifted. The singer of the song is waiting for a moment when they can finally be free from this darkness. The second verse speaks of the evil that surrounds the listener, and the feeling of being broken by it. The wicked games that the singer is referring to could be anything from personal demons to societal injustice. The message is universal in that it reminds the listener that sometimes we can feel helpless in the face of the world's evils, but we must have hope and believe that things will get better.


The chorus of the song poses two questions to the listener. The first is whether or not they still believe in the stories told to them by others. The second asks if one can blame children for what they didn’t know. Both questions evoke a sense of disillusionment with the world around us. The line "Can't you see it's all a lie" represents a feeling of betrayal. The listener has been led to believe something that is not true, and it has left them feeling lost and disconnected. However, the final line of the song "Out of range but still alive, further slipping away" suggests that, even though the listener may feel lost, there is still a glimmer of hope.


Line by Line Meaning

You know that all this darkness
You are aware that the circumstances are grim


is only a veil
It's merely a cover or an illusion


You're waiting for the moment
You are eager to make a move


waiting to be free
You are waiting for liberation


They will make you shiver
They are going to scare you


lay your soul to rest
They will mislead you and rob you of peace


You'll figure when it's over
You will understand when it's done


that it is for the best
It was in your best interest


Broken by their evil
You were damaged by their malevolence


the wicked games they play
The deceptive acts they indulge in


Your only hope is fading
Your aspirations are dwindling


there's nothing left to say
There is nothing to express


Do you still believe
Are you still convinced


in the stories they told
The tales they narrated to you


Can you blame the children
Can you hold the young folks responsible


for what they couldn't have known
For something that was beyond their understanding


Can't you see it's all a lie
Can't you perceive the entire thing as a falsehood


your soul is starting to heave
Your spirit is beginning to get weighed down


Out of range but still alive
You are far removed, but you're existing


further slipping away
Gradually slipping out of reach




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Vegard Strand, Eivind Standal Moen, Odd Erlend Mikkelsen, Eirik Arntsen

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