Ville Valo
There are styles that start with V which have already been invented, one of the most famous of which is the Villanelle. I was thinking of using that one, but then I thought to myself, why not instead pay tribute to one of the most talented modern vocalists and songwriters, Ville Valo of the fabulous Finnish melodic metal band H.I.M.? Thus, lovers of music and verse, I give you the Ville-nelle. First mine, and then a sample from the master.
Ville's song lyrics are characterized by dark and romantic subject matter. There is often a sense of longing or heartbreak, and the setting of the piece tends to allude to the supernatural.
Alone in the Night
Tossed about like driftwood on a stormy sea
I prayed that you would see me through the eyes of love
But there was nothing real within your heart for me
The angels turned their backs and closed off the heavens above
Left broken-hearted and alone in the night
There is no reason left for me to fight
I was just a toy to you, and nothing more
You don't know my heart is broken
Because you don't care at all
You got what you wanted, and you went on your way
You are a dark shadow hanging over my life
I try to escape the memories of you
But I can't find a way to tear you from my heart
Even in death, I'd only dream of you
Although you no more dream of me
You're still the only vision I see
~Tempest Nightingale LeTrope~
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Kiss Of Dawn
Album: Venus Doom
Blinded I am and so are you
By shedding tears
Confusion that separates us two
We hold dear
Just look into my eyes
Kiss our fears good bye
[Chorus:]
I'm reaching for your shadow drowning in
The kiss of dawn
Touching the pain that you left me with
At the kiss of dawn
I'm tired of the games I'm playing with you
When you're not here
Death frees from the fear of dying
it's true, have no fear
Let me look into your eyes
and see death pass us by
[Repeat chorus 2x]
You've read it, now hear it!
