Blackness
Overlorde Lyrics


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VERSE ONE
The dark falls like a curtain
The landscape cold and lonely
As I stand before it
I cannot speak and I feel as if I can't go on

BRIDGE
Scream my name
Someone screamed my name
Have I gone insane?
Am I insane?

CHORUS
Blackness!
Lost in the wasteland
Blackness!
I'm lost in this wasteland

VERSE TWO
With blackness I am one now
Deception my best friend
I move on past the tower
I'll take your life in the blink of an eye and move on

BRIDGE
Go insane
You all shall go insane
Feel the pain
You all shall feel my pain

CHORUS (Repeat) (Guitar Solo)

VERSE THREE
Freedom is in sight now
Escape, soon I'm free!
The power seethes within now
I'll break the curse and set free all who have been enslaved

BRIDGE
Silent screams
Bloody silent screams
Destroy the enemy
Destroy my enemies





CHORUS (Repeat)
Blackness! (8x)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Overlorde's song "Blackness" describe the feelings of the singer as they stand before a dark and lonely landscape. The metaphor of the dark falling like a curtain creates an image of the world as a stage, with the singer as the lead character. However, this character is unable to speak and feels as though they cannot go on, indicating a sense of overwhelming despair and hopelessness. The bridge introduces the idea of insanity, with someone screaming the singer's name and the question of whether they have gone insane. This highlights the theme of mental struggles and instability that runs throughout the song.


In the second verse, the singer identifies with the dark and has deception as their best friend. They move on past the tower and express a willingness to take others' lives in the blink of an eye. This suggests that the character is in a dark place and may be dangerous to others. The bridge repeats the idea of insanity and pain, with a call to destroy the enemies that are causing this suffering. Finally, in the third verse, the singer sees freedom on the horizon and vows to break the curse that has enslaved them and others. This marks a turning point in the song, where the character begins to find hope and strength in the face of darkness.


Overall, the lyrics of "Blackness" explore themes of despair, mental struggle, and eventual redemption. The singer is a complex character who faces profound challenges but ultimately finds a way to break free from their mental prison.


Line by Line Meaning

The dark falls like a curtain
The darkness engulfs the surroundings making it impossible for anyone to see anything, just like when a curtain is drawn across a window.


The landscape cold and lonely
The environment is devoid of warmth and companionship, leaving the singer exposed and isolated.


As I stand before it
The singer is facing the darkness and the loneliness it represents.


I cannot speak and I feel as if I can't go on
The singer is overwhelmed by the darkness and feels paralyzed, unable to move or speak.


Scream my name
The singer is calling out for someone, anyone, to hear them and help them overcome the darkness.


Someone screamed my name
The singer hears a voice but can't tell whether it's real or in their head.


Have I gone insane?
The singer is questioning their mental state due to the overwhelming darkness and isolation.


Blackness!
The singer is fully and completely consumed by the darkness and all that it represents.


Lost in the wasteland
The singer is trapped in a barren and desolate place, unable to escape.


With blackness I am one now
The singer has fully embraced the darkness and considers it a part of them.


Deception my best friend
The singer has become accustomed to deception and knows how to use it to their advantage.


I move on past the tower
The singer is progressing forward, leaving behind what's left of their old life.


I'll take your life in the blink of an eye and move on
The singer has become ruthless and will not hesitate to take someone's life if it means they can keep moving forward.


Go insane
The singer is urging those around them to give into the darkness and embrace their insanity.


You all shall go insane
The singer is making a prediction that anyone who encounters the darkness will eventually succumb to insanity.


Feel the pain
The singer wants those around them to suffer as much as they have suffered.


Freedom is in sight now
The singer can see a way out of the darkness and towards freedom.


Escape, soon I'm free!
The singer is determined to escape the darkness and experience freedom once again.


The power seethes within now
The singer realizes they have the power within them to defeat the darkness.


I'll break the curse and set free all who have been enslaved
The singer is determined to not only break free themselves but also help others break free from the curse of the darkness.


Silent screams
The singer hears the screams of those who are trapped in the darkness but are unable to make a sound.


Bloody silent screams
The singer is confronted with the fact that the people trapped in the darkness are suffering greatly.


Destroy the enemy
The singer wants to destroy the darkness, which they see as their enemy.


Destroy my enemies
The singer wants to destroy anyone or anything that stands in their way of defeating the darkness.




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