Wound
Varials Lyrics
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Why you felt the way you did
When you're seconds from the end
Do you think of me
Or is it all the same
Did you walk through the walls
Were you ever here at all
Is it empty black
My open wound
Heavy hand from a heavy head
I was there and didn't see
With a single blow
He wiped it all away
You've bit right through your tongue
So who here's at fault?
What a fucked up question
My open wound
It scabs again
But it never heals over
My open wound
Is draped around me
All for your entertainment
Is it artful drowning
Or a gross exaggeration
Of a higher power still watching over
I don't think so
But it's just a waste of thought
Because I don't believe in god
I can't separate it from the rest
It's such a fucking shame
That unless we shared a past
Or it's the apple of my eye
It still wouldn't change a thing
It's a sad, sad truth
But we all come to terms
My open wound
It scabs again
But it never heals over
My open wound
Is draped around me
All for your entertainment
I can't separate it from the rest
And you say it's such a shame
You say it's a waste of thought
Because I don't believe in god
Between you and me
Who am I to be saved?
I don't want to be alive
The lyrics of "Wound" by Varials delve into themes of pain, loss, and existentialism. The first verse opens up with the singer trying to understand his loved one's state of mind in their last moments. He wonders if they thought of him or if everything was the same. The next lines are more abstract, as he questions whether they transcended physical boundaries and if death feels like emptiness or a continuation of existence.
The following verse is more specific, with the singer feeling guilty for not having noticed the signs of his loved one's distress before it was too late. He also questions who's to blame, ending with a pointed statement: "What a fucked up question." Here, the song touches upon the frustration and helplessness many people feel in the aftermath of suicide, struggling to find answers or meaning in a senseless act.
The chorus repeats the phrase "My open wound," which can be interpreted both literally and metaphorically. On one hand, it could be a reference to self-harm or the scars that remain after suicide attempts. On the other, it could be a metaphor for the emotional pain that persists long after someone is gone. The lines "It scabs again / But it never heals over" emphasize the chronic nature of this pain.
The bridge of the song raises the question of whether suffering has any purpose or if it's just a senseless, "gross exaggeration" of a higher power's cruelty. The singer declares that he doesn't believe in God and that contemplating these existential questions is a "waste of thought." The final lines between the singer and his loved one express a sense of hopelessness and despair, with the singer confessing that he doesn't want to be alive.
Overall, "Wound" is a poignant and introspective song that explores complex emotional themes with honesty and depth. It acknowledges the devastating impact of suicide on those left behind, while also grappling with the bigger questions of existence and the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see
I can understand
Why you felt the way you did
Why you felt the way you did
When you're seconds from the end
When you're close to death
Do you think of me
Do you think of me
Or is it all the same
Or is it meaningless
Did you walk through the walls
Did you move through space and time
Were you ever here at all
Were you ever really here
Is it empty black
Is it emptiness and darkness
Or is it all the same
Or is it meaningless
My open wound
My emotional pain
Heavy hand from a heavy head
Aggressive behavior stemming from mental turmoil
I was there and didn't see
I witnessed but didn't notice
With a single blow
With one action
He wiped it all away
He erased everything
You've bit right through your tongue
You're hurting yourself
So who here's at fault?
Who's responsible?
What a fucked up question
That's an unfair question
It scabs again
It heals temporarily
But it never heals over
But it never fully heals
Is draped around me
Is always with me
All for your entertainment
For the sake of others
Is it artful drowning
Is it creative self-destruction
Or a gross exaggeration
Or an overblown interpretation
Of a higher power still watching over
Of something greater watching over
I don't think so
I don't believe it
But it's just a waste of thought
But it's pointless to dwell
Because I don't believe in god
Because I don't believe in a higher power
And you say it's such a shame
And you think it's unfortunate
Between you and me
Between us
Who am I to be saved?
Who am I to ask for salvation?
It's a sad, sad truth
It's a painful reality
But we all come to terms
But we all accept it
I don't want to be alive
I don't want to live
Contributed by Ella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jtjaf5336
There’s something about Travis just matter of fact screaming “I don’t want to be alive” to close out the track that hits different.
@Malefixist
Best song on the album.
@jasonhawkins7450
Great album! The opening song is awesome!
@leogastle7400
1:37 , does anyone know the name of those chords, sounds killer
@wilo2832
panic chords?
@pictures_on_silence
great energy !!!
@Pp_mattjack17
I’m ready for this to go the fuck off live!
@DannySarbs
that's how you open an album!
@doublelmetal2743
My CD’s coming in the mail today. I’m curious to know if those two hiccups around 1:20 are actually part of the song or an issue with the video
@doublelmetal2743
CD came in and I confirmed that it’s just a blip in this video, actual track sounds 👌🏼