Vanha, meaning "Old" in finnish, came to existence on one summers evening i… Read Full Bio ↴Vanha, meaning "Old" in finnish, came to existence on one summers evening in 2016.
Originally formed by Jan Johansson (Vocals/Guitars/Keyboards),
as a sideproject to explore the most depressive, darkest & heaviest of sounds.
As the first 2 songs of a demo was made, "Read The Scars", Jesse Oinas joined
on drums.
Later on, getting a deal with Black Lion Records, a full production was made,
called "Within The Mist of Sorrow".
7 tracks of death, agony, heartbreaking darkness & depression.
Heavy hard-hitting drums, roaring bass & guitars, the beauty of piano, various strings,
& pipe-organs, all combined with dark growling and clean vocals.
Line up:
Jan Johansson - Vocals/Guitars/Keys
Jesse Oinas - Drums

The Curse
Vanha Lyrics

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All I want, is for you to understand
The constant pain I go through
And how it feels, to bear this sorrow
And the darkness within

To live with this curse
The weight of it all
Brings me down

On my knees
(Please...)

Can you see what I see, all is death
Do you know what it's like, fighting every breath
Unwilling to stay, yet forced to
If I had a choice, I would walk right out

Into the dark, into the cold night
Where tears are left behind
And I can rest forever

Into infinity, into forever
Where shadows embrace me
Where I'm no longer in pain

Into the dark, into the cold night
Where tears are left behind
And I can rest forever

Into infinity, into forever

Where shadows embrace me
Where I'm no longer in pain

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "The Curse" by Vanha speak of longing for understanding. The singer wishes the listener to grasp the constant pain that they bear and the sorrow that plunges them into darkness. The song progresses to reveal the source of the pain: a cursed life. The weight of the curse brings the singer down to their knees, imploring the listener for help. The curse is inescapable and makes life a constant struggle, leading the singer to long for death and the peace that comes with it. The song talks about the inevitability of death and how the singer is at peace with it. The singer wishes to leave this world, step into the dark and cold night, and rest in peace forever, where there is no more pain, where shadows embrace them.

Line by Line Meaning

All I want, is for you to understand
I want you to comprehend my struggles

The constant pain I go through
I experience continual agony

And how it feels, to bear this sorrow
I need you to empathize with my sadness

And the darkness within
My inner turmoil is consuming

To live with this curse
I must carry this affliction with me

The weight of it all
It's an immense burden to bear

Brings me down
It's weighing me down

On my knees
I'm at a low point

(Please...)
I'm pleading with you to understand

Can you see what I see, all is death
Everything I see feels lifeless and hopeless

Do you know what it's like, fighting every breath
I'm struggling to keep going