No more
This Vale Of Tears Lyrics

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I listened to your words exploding in my head
You fired up my anger with the things you said
And now I’m running here with blood on my hands
All because my love didn’t meet your demands
I couldn’t take the pressure, kept looking for a way
To believe in the coming of a bright new day
I started hating everything I loved so much before
So by the time you read this letter, I will be no more

Please don’t shed no tears, it would only be in vain
Took comfort in the thought there is an end to my pain
I hope you find somebody to brighten up your life
But sure, I’ll come visit in the middle of the night
In case you hadn’t noticed, I used your daddy’s sword
The bravest thing I ever did in the face of the Lord

So please tell little David, when he gets back from camp,
His daddy has to go away, I’m sure he’ll understand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "No More" by This Vale Of Tears tell the story of a person who couldn't deal with the pressure of their relationship and ultimately ended their life with a sword. The song's opening lines describe how the singer was affected by the words of their lover, which triggered their anger. The pressure was too much for them to handle and they struggled to find a way out, desperately searching for hope and a "bright new day." However, they eventually reached their breaking point and took their own life.

The lyrics touch upon themes like mental wellbeing, relationships, societal pressures, and coping with pain. The opening verse describes how the singer's love failed to meet their partner's expectations, leading to devastating consequences. The chorus of the song is sombre, where the singer requests their loved ones to not grieve for them, as the pain they suffered is now over. The final lines are heartbreaking, as the singer has used their lover's father's sword to end their life, indicating the depth of their pain and desperation.

Line by Line Meaning

I listened to your words exploding in my head
I paid attention to the things you said, which were so powerful that they felt like they were exploding in my mind.

You fired up my anger with the things you said
The things you said ignited my anger, making it grow stronger and more intense.

And now I’m running here with blood on my hands
As a result of my actions, I am now running around with literal blood on my hands.

All because my love didn’t meet your demands
All of this happened because my love and affection for you was not enough to meet your expectations and requests.

I couldn’t take the pressure, kept looking for a way
I was unable to handle the stress and pressure of the situation, and I continually searched for a solution.

To believe in the coming of a bright new day
I was hoping that a brighter future was on the horizon.

I started hating everything I loved so much before
I began to despise everything that I used to adore and cherish.

So by the time you read this letter, I will be no more
At the time that you are reading this message, I will no longer be alive.

Please don’t shed no tears, it would only be in vain
I don't want you to cry, as it would be useless and meaningless.

Took comfort in the thought there is an end to my pain
The idea of my suffering coming to an end gave me some sense of relief.

I hope you find somebody to brighten up your life
I sincerely hope that you find someone that can make your life more joyful and bright.

But sure, I’ll come visit in the middle of the night
Despite my passing, I will still try to come and see you when you least expect it.

In case you hadn’t noticed, I used your daddy’s sword
As a final note, I wanted to make sure that you knew that I used a weapon belonging to your father.

The bravest thing I ever did in the face of the Lord
The actions I took with that weapon were the bravest things I had ever done, especially considering what the Lord might think of me.

So please tell little David, when he gets back from camp, his daddy has to go away, I’m sure he’ll understand
When David comes back from camp, please tell him that I had to go away, and I'm sure he will be able to comprehend and accept it.

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