1. Combining modern dark rock sou… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one The Shroud:
1. Combining modern dark rock sounds with a neo-pagan slant, the Shroud weaves an irresistible spell. First manifesting on Halloween of 1991, they have been enchanting listeners ever since.
In addition to four releases of their own, the Shroud have appeared on numerous compilations and tribute albums, a video compilation, and in books on the gothic underground.
The Shroud consists of five unique and accomplished musicians. The combination of their talents creates an aural landscape filled with changeable moods and mysterious imagery. They reflect our world like rippling water -- forever shifting, a dark and soft edged picture that leaves more to the imagination than to the senses.
2. Southern California Hardcore band with short songs clocking in around the 1:30 minute mark.
Formed in late 2009/Early 2010 and comprising members of many previous & current local bands; they have just recorded their debut demo (as of April '10).
More information and music can be found at: http://www.myspace.com/theshroud666
apology
The Shroud Lyrics
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I didn't mean to do this to you
I'm sinking slowly
Pulling you down with me
I don't know how to let go
I want to say something that could change it all
But there are no words....
But I'm afraid of what you'll say
I'm afraid you'll turn away
I want to say something that could change it all
But there are no words...
So much that you're losing, so much that I'm losing too
What is this that I have given away selfishly
Is there any way that I can escape all this
How much can I tear away and still have something left to hold...
The lyrics of The Shroud's song Apology reflect feelings of remorse, guilt, regret, and hopelessness that one can experience when they hurt someone they love or care deeply about. The singer expresses their regret for everything they did that changed the person's world and didn't mean to do it. They feel like they are sinking slowly, and in the process, they are pulling down the person they hurt along with them. The singer acknowledges that they don't know how to let go, and they wish they could say something that could change everything.
However, the singer is aware that there are no words that can undo the damage already done. They fear that if they reach out to the person they hurt, they will turn away, which adds to their anxiety and fear of rejection. The singer is aware of how much the other person is losing as a result of their actions, and they reflect on how selfishly they gave away something that means so much to them. They question whether there is any way to escape the pain and how much they can tear away and still have something left to hold onto.
Overall, the song Apology is a powerful expression of remorse and a plea for forgiveness. It portrays how painful it is to hurt someone we love and how difficult it is to make amends when we don't know how to fix what we've done wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry for everything I've done that changed your world
I apologize for any actions of mine that have significantly affected your life
I didn't mean to do this to you
I did not intend to cause harm or inconvenience to you
I'm sinking slowly
I am gradually becoming worse and struggling to keep afloat
Pulling you down with me
I am unfortunately causing you to experience similar struggles to mine
I don't know how to let go
I am unsure of how to move on from my own struggles and pain
I want to say something that could change it all
I desire to make amends and fix the situation to the best of my abilities
But there are no words....
Despite my desire to make things right, I cannot think of anything to say that would be sufficient
I would reach out to you
I am considering contacting you to reconcile
But I'm afraid of what you'll say
I am nervous that your response might be negative or hurtful
I'm afraid you'll turn away
I fear that you will choose to distance yourself from me
So much that you're losing, so much that I'm losing too
Both you and I are experiencing significant losses and hardships as a result of this situation
What is this that I have given away selfishly
I realize that some of my actions were driven by self-interest rather than concern for others
Is there any way that I can escape all this
I am unsure if there is a path forward that will help me and those affected by my actions recover
How much can I tear away and still have something left to hold...
I am questioning how much damage I can cause and still maintain some semblance of stability or positivity in my life
Contributed by Brayden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.