While Heaven Wept's lyrics have traditionally dealt with sorrowful matters, namely, personal loss and despondency.
Vessel
While Heaven Wept Lyrics
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That the sea could wash all of our dreams away
Into its everflowing infinity...
Or do these tides hold for us sanctuary?
Tonight, will you sail away
With open arms and eyes ablaze?
With passion I've built this vessel for us to wander
These oceans that rage within each other
And though the waves, as if to resist, will arise
If we have faith, ne'er will we capsize
Tonight, will you sail away
With open arms and eyes ablaze?
Believe... in me...
Guided by our hearts aflame like the stars above
The journey to heaven begins with this deepest of loves
Have faith without fear, open your heart, breathe and believe
Together we'll find our peace somewhere across the seas
Tonight, we will sail away with open hearts and eyes ablaze
Believe... in me...
The song "Vessel" by While Heaven Wept addresses the theme of trust in a romantic relationship. The lyrics describe a situation in which the singer finds themselves on a desperate shore, uncertain of what the future holds. They wonder whether the sea will wash away their dreams or offer a sanctuary. The singer then extends an invitation to their partner to set sail with them and explore the world together, despite any potential obstacles that may arise. They express their passionate dedication to the journey, assuring their partner that if they believe in each other and remain steadfastly committed, they can weather any storm that comes their way.
Throughout the song, the themes of faith, trust, and hope are interwoven, emphasizing the importance of a strong and loyal bond between two individuals. The chorus, which urges the partner to "believe in me," underlines the necessity of a deep and abiding trust between the two, as without it, the journey would be impossible. The lyrics speak to the power of love to overcome obstacles and to sustain us, as long as we are willing to take the leap and trust in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Stranded upon a desperate shore, afraid
We are stuck on this desperate shore, and we are scared because the sea might wash away all our dreams.
That the sea could wash all of our dreams away
We fear that the sea will take all our hopes and aspirations with it.
Into its everflowing infinity...
The sea seems infinite, and we are overwhelmed by its vastness and power.
Or do these tides hold for us sanctuary?
We wonder if the tides will provide some kind of refuge for us.
Tonight, will you sail away with open arms and eyes ablaze?
Are you ready to embark on this journey with an open heart and fierce determination?
Believe... in me...
Have faith in me, and we can conquer anything together.
With passion I've built this vessel for us to wander
I have built this ship with love and commitment, so that we can explore the vast oceans together.
These oceans that rage within each other
The sea can be tumultuous and unpredictable, but we are determined to navigate through it.
And though the waves, as if to resist, will arise
The waves may pose a challenge, but we will not be deterred.
If we have faith, ne'er will we capsize
If we believe in ourselves and each other, we will never be overwhelmed by the challenges we face.
Guided by our hearts aflame like the stars above
We are led by our passion and commitment, just as the stars guide us through the night sky.
The journey to heaven begins with this deepest of loves
Our love and dedication is the key to finding paradise.
Have faith without fear, open your heart, breathe and believe
We must trust in ourselves, keep our hearts open, and have faith in the journey we are undertaking.
Together we'll find our peace somewhere across the seas
If we work together, we will find the tranquility we are seeking.
Tonight, we will sail away with open hearts and eyes ablaze
We are ready to begin our journey with bravery and excitement.
Believe... in me...
Trust in me, and together we will reach our destination.
Contributed by Miles Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Thrash Master
"Guided by our hearts aflame like the stars above
The journey to heaven begins with this deepest of loves
Have faith without fear, open your heart, breathe and believe
Together we'll find our peace somewhere across the seas"
Love your Lyrics Tom. From the Beginning. But this the best line you`ve ever written. 11 Years later and it is still Heart-breaking that i could cry.
I love Rain's Voice. But i miss yours. Your always one of my favorite Singers of all time. Your emotional Voice would give this Song the rest of the perfection.
Maybe someday as a remaster. Just for Fun.
Your Music is so important to me. It gaves me so much in desperate times and gaves/gives me strenght i need to taken the Day.
WHW will always have a place in my Heart. I miss your Music. Maybe someday :)
At least i hope you all are feeling fine and your in good health.
Metalish Greetz from Germany. Stay Heavy and Rock On!!! \m/
JOSAMAROO
Stranded upon a desperate shore, afraid
That the sea could wash all of our dreams away
Into it's everflowing infinity...
Or do these tides hold for us sanctuary?
Tonight, will you sail away
With open arms and eyes ablaze?
Believe... in me...
With passion I've built this vessel for us to wander
These oceans that rage within each other
And though the waves, as if to resist, will arise
If we have faith, ne'er will we capsize
Tonight, will you sail away
With open arms and eyes ablaze?
Believe... in me...
Guided by our hearts aflame like the stars above
The journey to heaven begins with this deepest of loves
Have faith without fear, open your heart, breathe and believe
Together we'll find our peace somewhere across the seas
Tonight, we will sail away with open hearts and eyes ablaze
Believe... in me...
While Heaven Wept
We never claimed to be Doom Metal ever...only Metal from the heart and soul...this means there are passages of doom as much as there are passages of violence...it's the soundtrack of a life...mine...good and bad...we'll only ever sing and perform from the heart...and "Vessel" is almost as deep as it gets...(RE: Finality)...however you take it, it is what it is...thanks for listening...
Jason Pearson
While Heaven Wept THIS!!! Oh Tom, I wonder how many feel this track as it's meant to be & have the words inscribed on them 🤔🤔? It still cuts deep for me of course. And is a still my fav track ever 😍😍😍. Miss you like fuck my friend BTW!!! Never too late to 'reform' y'know 😙😍😊🤗👍
Agis Tournas
Tom this is the sound i was looking for years.. I first listen to that song 6 years ago, and i was immediately fall for this. Great music my friend, great feelings..
While Heaven Wept
@Stelios Kontos we are all doing our best to navigate just like everyone else! Thank you for your ongoing support and we hope you're doing good too!
REUBEN HAUHNAR
While Heaven Wept songs are the soundtrack of my life.. thank you all
David and Cookie
You have a fantastic voice! Might sound strange but the very first time I heard this song, I compared the vocals to Michael Sweet from Stryper. 😁 Except your voice is more broad with more of the lower registers.
Luiz Pereira
This is one of the most beautiful metal songs I've listened to. The lyrics, the vocal, the instruments. Always makes me cry. I'm glad I found While Heaven Wept!
Peroy1
To me, this is the best metal song since Fates Warning's "Guardian"... I'm listening to this for over a decade now, it never fails to bring a tear to my eye...
TheOmegaeyes
Absolutely love this song! You don't hear vocals and songwriting like this is metal much these days.
Jason Pearson
Mark Kent, if you see this I get you 100%. Vessel did the same for me when I hit my lowest low. So much that I have it's lyrics (not all!) tattooed on my arm. Tom & Rain know how much their music means to me & drives me, Vessel is my all time fav track. I've been a metal fan for nearly 30 years. No band has ever touched me like WHW. Keep the faith brother.