Velocity
Your Name In Vain Lyrics

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You're afraid to make your move
But you stop us in our tracks
Game-point-match
Now I'm standing here inside these walls you've built.

It's tragic, our story.
But we were never meant to be
And I can safely say we're through.

So the night precedes the day
But it carries us away.
Yet on tethered wings we're losing time
And it's getting us nowhere
As I fall... oh it's over
As your eyes turn grey.

And you're gone again without a trace.
And it's killing me just to see your face.
A horror of a situation,
It's a slap to the wrist
With a razorblade kiss
And I can taste my blood on your tongue

So the night precedes the day
But it carries us away.
Yet on tethered wings we're losing time
And it's getting us nowhere
As I fall... oh it's over
As your eyes turn grey

I hate you're apologies
They're only killing me
Don't say you're sorry to me.

So the night precedes the day
But it carries us away.
Yet on tethered wings we're losing time
And it's getting us nowhere
As I fall... oh it's over
As your eyes turn grey

Did you want to see me stranded?
Well I'm stranded.
Did you mean to break my heart?
Cause it's breaking.

It's over and it's all your fault

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Your Name In Vain's song Velocity seem to describe a tumultuous and painful relationship. The song begins with the admission of fear on the part of the singer's partner to make a move, suggesting that perhaps there was hesitation or indecision on their part in pursuing the relationship. Despite this, the partner has stopped the singer in their tracks, implying that they are captivating in some way or have the power to control the situation. The reference to "game-point-match" also carries a sense of competition and strategy, highlighting the idea that there may have been a power struggle at play.

The singer then goes on to describe the walls that their partner has built around them, suggesting that they have been closed off emotionally, making it difficult for the relationship to progress. They describe the situation as tragic, indicating that there is a sense of sadness or regret. However, the singer is resolute in declaring that they were never meant to be together, and that the relationship is now over.

The chorus of the song offers a sense of hopelessness and futility, with the singer describing themselves and their partner as being "on tethered wings," spinning in circles without making any progress. The image of falling reinforces the idea that the relationship is doomed to fail, with the partner's eyes turning grey acting as a metaphor for their lack of emotion or passion. The bridge of the song shifts to an angry and bitter tone, with the singer criticizing their partner for their apologies, which only serve to prolong the pain and heartbreak.

Overall, the lyrics to Velocity paint a picture of a painful and explosive relationship that is ultimately doomed to fail. The sense of frustration, anger, and regret come through strongly in the lyrics, making for a powerful and emotional song.

Line by Line Meaning

You're afraid to make your move
You're hesitant to take action in this relationship

But you stop us in our tracks
Your behavior is hindering us from moving forward emotionally

Game-point-match
The relationship has reached its final point

Now I'm standing here inside these walls you've built.
I'm feeling trapped by your emotional barriers

It's tragic, our story.
Our relationship is a sad one

But we were never meant to be
We were never a good match

And I can safely say we're through.
I'm confident that we're officially done

Yet on tethered wings we're losing time
We're stuck in a bad situation

And it's getting us nowhere
Our current state isn't productive

As I fall... oh it's over
As I realize that the relationship is ending

As your eyes turn grey.
As the love disappears from your gaze