The band's name was changed in 2002 (after the discovery of another band with the same name) to Wraith of the Ropes. The true meaning of the name is known only to the band members themselves... and it will stay that way. The band prefers to let each individual listener's own imagination determine the meaning.
The band was heavily influenced by Horror films and soundtracks... this was (and still is) the foundation of all the music created by the band. From the beginning, Wraith of the Ropes have strived to forge their own unique sound and genre. Uncomfortable with any other musical definition or label, Wraith of the Ropes exclusively plays "Horror Metal".
Alone
Wraith of the Ropes Lyrics
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Death angel manifest
Malignant existence
Black candles flicker out
Nothing left here for me now
Sinking into deep depression
I lie awake in isolation
I am suffocating
Slash, lacerate
Eyes fixed on the hourglass
How slowly lonely hours pass
Everything is desolate
In senseless self imprisonment
Happiness never known
I die alone
Shaking hand holds the razor blade
Cringing as it penetrates
Gray skies spill despair
Eyes void, and unaware
Plunge back, feeling desperate
Lying still, inanimate
Life is frail, wheels of fate make sure we fail
Offer your heart and all you gain
Is a life of never-ending pain
I waste away until there's nothing left
I'm forcing out my final breath
Slash, lacerate
The song "Alone" by Wraith of the Ropes is a depressive, introspective journey into the mind of someone facing deep depression and isolation. The lyrics are dark and evoke a sense of hopelessness and desperation, as the singer expresses a desire to self-harm and ultimately die alone. The imagery of black candles flickering out and gray skies spilling despair adds to the overall feeling of emptiness and sadness.
The first stanza describes the singer's feelings of suffocation and inner fears that are interfering with their ability to find happiness. They are fixated on the slow passage of time, feeling desolate and imprisoned in their own senseless existence. The second stanza takes an even darker turn, as the singer contemplates using a razor blade to harm themselves. They feel desperate and inanimate, ready to give up on life and succumb to the nothingness.
The final lines drive home the sense of futility and hopelessness, as the singer declares that life is frail and the wheels of fate make sure we fail. They have wasted away until there is nothing left, and now they must force out their final breath.
Overall, "Alone" is a haunting and disturbing portrayal of depression and despair, highlighting the intense feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness that can come with mental illness.
Line by Line Meaning
Death angel manifest
The inevitability of death is becoming apparent and taking shape in my mind
Malignant existence
My life is plagued with negativity and I am finding it hard to feel any positivity
Black candles flicker out
The darkness of my life is intensifying and there is no source of light to be found
Nothing left here for me now
I have lost everything I hold dear and there is no reason to continue living
Sinking into deep depression
I am succumbing to my mental illness and it is taking over me completely
I lie awake in isolation
I am alone with my thoughts and there is no one around to support me
Inner fears are interfering
My anxieties and insecurities are making it impossible for me to function properly
I am suffocating
My depression is taking over me completely and I feel like I am drowning
Slash, lacerate
I am resorting to self-harm as a way of dealing with my pain
Eyes fixed on the hourglass
I am aware of the passing of time and how little of it I have left before the end
How slowly lonely hours pass
Every moment feels like an eternity as I am trapped in my own misery
Everything is desolate
Nothing around me brings me joy and everything feels hopeless
In senseless self imprisonment
I am trapped in my negative thoughts and am unable to break free
Happiness never known
I have never truly experienced happiness or joy in my life
I die alone
I will pass away without anyone truly understanding my pain or being there for me
Shaking hand holds the razor blade
I am filled with fear and desperation as I resort to self-harm to cope
Cringing as it penetrates
I am in physical and emotional pain as I harm myself
Gray skies spill despair
My life is bleak and hopeless, with no sign of improvement
Eyes void, and unaware
I am lost in my own thoughts and emotions and unable to see a way out
Plunge back, feeling desperate
I am spiraling deeper into my depression and unable to find a way out
Lying still, inanimate
I am completely immobilized by my depression and unable to function
Life is frail, wheels of fate make sure we fail
Life is fragile and unpredictable, and we are all destined to face difficulties and challenges
Offer your heart and all you gain
Even if you give your all to life and those around you, there is no guarantee of happiness
Is a life of never-ending pain
Life is full of struggles and hardships that can seem never-ending and impossible to overcome
I waste away until there's nothing left
My depression is consuming me to the point of complete exhaustion and emptiness
I'm forcing out my final breath
I am so overwhelmed by my pain that I am struggling to continue living
Contributed by Dylan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maahzur Phalmorg
This is a good song.