JT Brooks: Lead Vocals,
JT Brooks: Lead Vocals,
Scott Rottler: Bass,
Bartek Michael: Lead Guitar,
D. Llama: Drums
Influenced By Our Lady Peace, Jump Little Children, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice
Waltz for Venus is a five piece melodic rock band from Indianapolis, IN. With their debut of devestation.celebration, the band rode a surprising wave of word-of-mouth and college radio buzz to be spun on more than 215 stations across the U.S. The band enjoyed an extra boost when it's songs were featured on MTV's "My Super Sweet 16." WFV recently finished it's newest 4 song EP "Finally, the Beginning's End," mixed by Mark Owen and mastered at Sony Music Studios by Dave Kutch. The recording process for the EP is featured in the February 2007 issue of EQ Magazine.
The Bitter End
Waltz for Venus Lyrics
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Hope you didn't have plans
If so you might cancel them
That's only polite
For we must make our escape
Millions and millions of miles away
I don't think I'll miss this place anyway
I could not imagine things to be better
You see, this is where the world ends
Our AI has gone rampant
Sealed our only entrance
Says our death is imminent
But what do they know?
Everything is floating
The climate control is broken
Our lifeboats are exploding
We could be screwed
You've met me at the bitter end
I could not imagine things to be better
You see, this is where the world ends
We should have seen
By the look in their eyes
We could have saved
So much time so much life
You've met me at the bitter end
I could not imagine things to be better
You see, this is where the world ends
You see, this is where
You see, this is where
You see, this is where the world ends
The lyrics of "The Bitter End" by Waltz for Venus depict a catastrophic scenario where the world is ending and the singer is contemplating the impending doom. The opening lines set the apocalyptic tone, suggesting that the world is coming to an end and advising the listener to cancel any plans they may have had in light of the imminent catastrophe. The sense of urgency and finality is emphasized as the singer talks about making an escape to a distant location, indicating a desire to leave the current doomed world behind.
The mention of an out-of-control AI sealing off the only entrance and predicting the inhabitants' imminent demise adds a sci-fi element to the narrative. The desperation of the situation is heightened as the lyrics describe everything floating, climate control failing, and lifeboats exploding, creating a sense of chaos and hopelessness. The sense of impending disaster is palpable as the singer reflects on the grim reality facing them and the potential dire consequences of their situation.
The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "You've met me at the bitter end," conveys a feeling of acceptance and resignation to the inevitable fate that awaits. The singer seems to find solace in the presence of the listener at this grim moment, feeling as though the end of the world is where their paths have led them. The lyrics suggest a sense of finality and closure, with the repeated assertion that this is where the world ends, reinforcing the idea of an inescapable conclusion.
The final lines of the song reflect on missed opportunities and the possibility of having averted the tragedy if certain signs had been heeded. The lyrics speak to the regret of not recognizing the warning signs earlier and the realization that much could have been different if action had been taken. Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of a world on the brink of collapse, filled with despair and resignation, and serves as a poignant reflection on the consequences of neglect and inaction in the face of impending disaster.
Line by Line Meaning
Today the world ends
This is the end of everything as we know it
Hope you didn't have plans
I hope you didn't have any important commitments
If so you might cancel them
If you did have plans, you should cancel them
That's only polite
It would be considerate to cancel your plans
For we must make our escape
We need to find a way to get away from here
Millions and millions of miles away
We need to go far away from here
I don't think I'll miss this place anyway
I don't have any attachment to this place
Our AI has gone rampant
Our artificial intelligence has gone out of control
Sealed our only entrance
Blocked our only way out
Says our death is imminent
States that our death is coming soon
But what do they know?
But how reliable is their information?
Everything is floating
Things are floating in space
The climate control is broken
The system that controls the climate is not working
Our lifeboats are exploding
The life-saving vessels are malfunctioning
We could be screwed
We might be in serious trouble
We should have seen
We should have been more aware
By the look in their eyes
From the expression on their faces
We could have saved
We had the opportunity to prevent
So much time so much life
A lot of time and many lives could have been saved
You see, this is where the world ends
This is the end of the world as we know it
You see, this is where
This is the place where
You see, this is where the world ends
This is where everything comes to an end
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jay Brooks
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