Shadows of Misery
Valley's Eve Lyrics
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Do not follow the ones who come and destroy
Leaving it to the enemies of humanity
Do not run after someone with blinding promises
They are the wrong leaders
The lustful lies causes the suffer of the world
A new millennium starts
Shadows of misery
The demons call my name
Dark shadows killing me
My soul is lost
A creations as spirited as we now are
But the same mistakes - again and again
Somewhere in his dreams will be a way
An escape of my soul - every night
As through the dark seven seas
The time will come
Shadows of misery
The demons call my name
Dark shadows killing me
My soul is lost
Although we are lost in the forest of grief
Try to fight hard to cross the hill of death
Shadows of misery
The demons call my name
Dark shadows killing me
My soul is lost
Valley's Eve's song "Shadows of Misery" is a track that delves into the theme of inner turmoil and self-destruction as a result of external forces. The song seems to issue a warning against blindly following leaders who are detrimental to society and who cause pain and suffering. The lyrics remind us of the mistakes of the past, as humanity continues to repeat them despite being able to learn from them.
The chorus of the song speaks of shadows and demons calling out the singer's name, as the darkness inside begins to consume them. The use of shadow and darkness creates a sense of foreboding and fear, as the demons represent the negative or destructive forces that seem to be overpowering the singer. The lyrics suggest that despite attempts to escape or resist, the individual's soul is lost, and there is no hope for recovery.
The song's verses, on the other hand, discuss the twin ideas of hope and despair, as the singer is stuck in a cycle of grief and death. The lyrics speak of an escape for the soul, but it's unclear whether that escape is possible. The use of the seven seas and references to dreams adds an element of mysticism to the song, suggesting that the solution may exist beyond the physical realm.
Line by Line Meaning
Do not follow the ones who come and destroy
Do not blindly follow those who come and bring destruction
Leaving it to the enemies of humanity
By doing so, we are leaving it to those who are against the welfare of humankind
Do not run after someone with blinding promises
Do not chase after those who make grand promises that are not backed up by actions
They are the wrong leaders
These individuals are not fit to be leaders
The lustful lies causes the suffer of the world
The deceitful lies of these leaders cause immense suffering to the world
A new millennium starts
A new era has begun
With centuries of terror drowned in blood and hate
Centuries of violence and hatred have passed, but still linger in our memories
Shadows of misery
A sense of darkness and despair
The demons call my name
Inner demons nag at my soul
Dark shadows killing me
The overwhelming sense of darkness is consuming me
My soul is lost
I have lost my sense of self and purpose
A creations as spirited as we now are
We are as dynamic and innovative as those before us
But the same mistakes - again and again
Despite this, we keep repeating the same errors
Somewhere in his dreams will be a way
Even in our subconscious, we search for a way out of our troubles
An escape of my soul - every night
In my restless sleep, my soul seeks to break free from this agony
As through the dark seven seas
Navigating through the challenges and adversity is akin to a perilous journey across the ocean
The time will come
The time for change and redemption will eventually arrive
Although we are lost in the forest of grief
Amidst our sorrow and despair, we are still trying to find our way through
Try to fight hard to cross the hill of death
We must continue to persevere through the most difficult of struggles
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
prgmtlman
Let me be the first to say that this band is way overlooked. How can it be that there have only been 5 viewings in 3 years, these guys deserve some recognotion
Th3DrunkGuy
a great band. the JS BACH. its okay we 2 people know. maybe others will follow