This video is directed by frontman Justin Warfield, as a homage to the opening scene of the 1983 horror film The Hunger, starring David Bowie. The scene originally opens with the backing track bela lugosi's dead by gothic rock band Bauhaus.
Written In Blood
She Wants Revenge Lyrics
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Cut thought a crowded room.
A look can say a lot sometimes
And so I take all my past attractions
And project on you.
Every disappointment's and mistake,
Some resentment from a one-night heartbreak.
My hands go damp,
But still I force an introduction
And I ask you to dance.
You feel like home up against me so close,
Though we've just met tonight .
There's still so much that we still don't know,
But I'm fairly certain
That we just might work out right.
Then again it can all go up in flames,
And I'll take you down in the name of love.
But for now let's kiss hard,
Fuck the games.
All or nothing, it's written in blood
[Chorus]
On the way to the wedding,
Dressed in black, she said
"Sorry lover but you can't look back."
She says
"Oh no," she goes,
"Oh no," she goes
"Slow down baby or you're gonna explode."
On the way to the wedding,
Dressed in black, he said
"Sorry lover but you can't look back."
She says
"Oh no," she goes,
"Oh no," she goes
"Slow down baby keep your eyes on the road"
Soft wet skin, hairs raised, body tired;
And the sheets are across the floor.
You tell me that love don't last,
Drawing circles with your fingernails across my back.
As your lips form the words you won't say,
In the distance your favorite song plays.
I turn you over and look in your eyes,
Promise you that this is forever
Or till one of us dies.
You taste like tear stains
And could have beens,
But I love a good train wreck.
Your hair balled up inside my fist,
You tell me don't get too attatched
Like this is just entertainment.
Then again it could go up in flames,
And I'll take you down in the name of love.
Maybe one last kiss just to ease the pain
All or nothing it's written in blood
[Chorus: x 2]
On the way to the wedding (Oh no) [Repeat: x 7]
On the way to the wedding
The song "Written in Blood" by She Wants Revenge is a tale of love, uncertainty and the fear of commitment. The opening lines paint the picture of two people in a crowded room, and one finds oneself attracted to the other. The singer is weighed down by past disappointments and mistakes in their previous relationships, but despite this, they are willing to take a chance on this new person. There is an acknowledgment that things might not work out and further disappointment might occur, but the singer is willing to risk it all for love.
The bridge of the song includes a couple on their way to their wedding, clad in black. They urge each other to not look back and to focus on the road ahead, symbolizing the fear of commitment for some individuals. The final verse is about a love affair in the present, with the uncertainty of whether it will last or become another train wreck. There is a sense of enjoying the moment while it lasts and resisting the temptation to become too attached. However, the overall impression is that love is worth the risk, and all or nothing is written in blood.
Line by Line Meaning
Blood red lips traced with a tongue they shine,
Her lips are painted blood red and her tongue leaves a glossy shine as she surveys the crowd
Cut thought a crowded room.
She moves through the packed room with ease and grace
A look can say a lot sometimes
A single gaze can convey a whole message
And so I take all my past attractions
I think of all the people I've been drawn to before
And project on you.
And I see some of those past attractions in you
Every disappointment's and mistake,
All the letdowns and errors from previous relationships
Some resentment from a one-night heartbreak.
Some lingering anger from an unfortunate one-night stand
My head is spinning
My mind is overwhelmed by these memories and emotions
My hands go damp,
I'm nervous and my palms are perspiring
But still I force an introduction
Despite my unease, I push myself forward and introduce myself
And I ask you to dance.
I request a dance with you
You feel like home up against me so close,
Standing so near to you feels familiar and comforting
Though we've just met tonight .
Despite the fact that we've only just been introduced this evening
There's still so much that we still don't know,
There are many things about each other that we're still unaware of
But I'm fairly certain
Despite this uncertainty, I feel strongly
That we just might work out right.
That we could have a successful relationship
Then again it can all go up in flames,
However, things could also fall apart catastrophically
And I'll take you down in the name of love.
If things do end poorly, I'll hold myself partially responsible, because I acted out of love
But for now let's kiss hard,
But for the moment, let's be passionate and intense
Fuck the games.
Let's ignore the usual scheming and manipulation that often accompany romantic relationships
All or nothing, it's written in blood
Our relationship will be either 100% or nothing at all, and this is a serious commitment that we make with all our heart and soul.
[Chorus]
Refers to the recurring refrain in the song
Soft wet skin, hairs raised, body tired;
Describes the physical aspect of being intimately involved
And the sheets are across the floor.
The bedclothes have fallen to the ground in the heat of the moment
You tell me that love don't last,
You say that love is short-lived and temporary
Drawing circles with your fingernails across my back.
You trace little circles on my skin with your fingernails
As your lips form the words you won't say,
As you think but don't express the thoughts that cross your mind
In the distance your favorite song plays.
In the background there's music, your favorite song
I turn you over and look in your eyes,
I look into your eyes while turning you over
Promise you that this is forever
I vow that our relationship will remain permanent
Or till one of us dies.
Our relationship will last for all our life or until one of us passes away
You taste like tear stains
You taste salty and crying
And could have beens,
And regret-filled thoughts of what could have been
But I love a good train wreck.
But I'm attracted to the chaotic and rocky relationships
Your hair balled up inside my fist,
I'm holding your hair in a tight grip
You tell me don't get too attatched
You caution me against becoming too emotionally invested
Like this is just entertainment.
As if our relationship is just a form of amusement
Then again it could go up in flames,
Again, it's possible for our relationship to come crashing down
And I'll take you down in the name of love.
I'm acknowledging the possibility that I could be the cause of the relationship's failure due to my intense feelings
Maybe one last kiss just to ease the pain
As a way to ease the tension and heartache, let's share an emotional yet loving kiss
All or nothing it's written in blood
Our commitment to each other is absolute and non-negotiable, and it's sealed with passion and a lot of sacrifice.
[Chorus: x 2]
The repetition of the chorus takes place twice
On the way to the wedding (Oh no) [Repeat: x 7]
They are marching aggressively toward their wedding with these unwise, intense feelings
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRAVIN, WARFIELD
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"Written In Blood"
Blood red lips traced with a tongue they shine,
Cut through a crowded room.
A look can say a lot sometimes
And so I take all my past attractions
And project on you.
Every disappointment and mistake,
Some resentment from a one-night heartbreak.
My head is spinning
My hands go damp,
But still I force an introduction
And I ask you to dance.
You feel like home up against me so close,
Though we've just met tonight .
There's still so much that we still don't know,
But I'm fairly certain
That we just might work out right.
Then again it can all go up in flames,
And I'll take you down in the name of love.
But for now let's kiss hard,
Fuck the games.
All or nothing, it's written in blood
[Chorus]
On the way to the wedding,
Dressed in black, he said
"Sorry lover but you can't look back."
She says
"Oh no," she goes,
"Oh no," she goes
"Slow down baby or you're gonna explode."
On the way to the wedding,
Dressed in black, he said
"Sorry lover but you can't look back."
She says
"Oh no," she goes,
"Oh no," she goes
"Slow down baby keep your eyes on the road"
Soft wet skin, hairs raised, body tired;
And the sheets are across the floor.
You tell me that love don't last,
Drawing circles with your fingernails across my back.
As your lips form the words you won't say,
In the distance your favorite song plays.
I turn you over and look in your eyes,
Promise you that this is forever
Or till one of us dies.
You taste like tear stains
And could-have-beens,
But I love a good train wreck.
Your hair balled up inside my fist,
You tell me don't get too attached
Like this is just entertainment.
Then again it could go up in flames,
And I'll take you down in the name of love.
Maybe one last kiss just to ease the pain
All or nothing it's written in blood
[Chorus x2]
On the way to the wedding (Oh no)
[x7]
On the way to the wedding
AntonYo Cast
Blood red lips traced with a tongue they shine,
Cut thought a crowded room.
A look can say a lot sometimes
And so I take all my past attractions
And project on you.
Every disappointment's and mistake,
Some resentment from a one-night heartbreak.
My head is spinning
My hands go damp,
But still I force an introduction
And I ask you to dance.
You feel like home up against me so close,
Though we've just met tonight .
There's still so much that we still don't know,
But I'm fairly certain
That we just might work out right.
Then again it can all go up in flames,
And I'll take you down in the name of love.
But for now let's kiss hard,
Fuck the games.
All or nothing, it's written in blood
On the way to the wedding,
Dressed in black, she said
"Sorry lover but you can't look back."
She says
"Oh no, " she goes,
"Oh no, " she goes
"Slow down baby or you're gonna explode."
On the way to the wedding,
Dressed in black, he said
"Sorry lover but you can't look back."
She says
"Oh no, " she goes,
"Oh no, " she goes
"Slow down baby keep your eyes on the road"
Soft wet skin, hairs raised, body tired;
And the sheets are across the floor.
You tell me that love don't last,
Drawing circles with your fingernails across my back.
As your lips form the words you won't say,
In the distance your favorite song plays.
I turn you over and look in your eyes,
Promise you that this is forever
Or till one of us dies.
You taste like tear stains
And could have beens,
But I love a good train wreck.
Your hair balled up inside my fist,
You tell me don't get too attatched
Like this is just entertainment.
Then again it could go up in flames,
And I'll take you down in the name of love.
Maybe one last kiss just to ease the pain
All or nothing it's written in blood
On the way to the wedding,
Dressed in black, she said
"Sorry lover but you can't look back."
She says
"Oh no, " she goes,
"Oh no, " she goes
"Slow down baby or you're gonna explode."
On the way to the wedding,
Dressed in black, he said
"Sorry lover but you can't look back."
She says
"Oh no, " she goes,
"Oh no, " she goes
"Slow down baby keep your eyes on the road"
On the way to the wedding,
Dressed in black, she said
"Sorry lover but you can't look back."
She says
"Oh no, " she goes,
"Oh no, " she goes
"Slow down baby or you're gonna explode."
On the way to the wedding,
Dressed in black, he said
"Sorry lover but you can't look back."
She says
"Oh no, " she goes,
"Oh no, " she goes
"Slow down baby keep your eyes on the road"
On the way to the wedding (Oh no) [Repeat: x 7]
On the way to the wedding
Craig Roberts
In my 75 years on this planet, this is the first song I've ever heard featuring a Goth cowbell. I like it.
saana salonen
@RisingSon 777 def needs more cowbell!!!
RisingSon 777
@superd222tube More cowbell baby!!! Lol.
Holi Phuc
Lol WTH are your talking about?
LoneKharnivore
@superd222tube Beat me to it - needs more Goth cowbell!
superd222tube
Needs More!
orla holland
One of the only " modern goth bands " that sound like the proper original 80s stuff
singeager
@destiny rose I though so too some tracks sound so phill Oakley
Moshinchick 666
I agree
Jerri Kohl
@Nick Smith If it played Nirvana, it definitely wasn't God.