ALESANA - Oh, How The Mighty Have Fallen (Official Lyric Video)

Alesana - 'Oh, How The Mighty Have Fallen' - from the album Confessions.
Distributed by Sony Red / Artery

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LYRICS:
I’m having trouble breathing

And if I don’t think fast I’m likely to find myself here for good

Panic sets in as I start to question

Why I see you standing there beyond the glass...

Who said that we never would touch the speed of light?

So far behind me, understanding

Stars become rivers flowing backwards, oh yea!

When did my heartbeat start to echo?

Why are my thoughts now fading, drifting, yea!

Twisting, yea! tearing, yea! bleeding , yea!

Excuse me, are you a maniac?

I am and I’m okay with that

My moon, my stars,

One last night, one final kiss

Desire begging me not to go

Goodbye my everything

I’m terrified, I pull you near

Making sure that you are real

Open my eyes, it was all a dream

Goodbye my everything

An endless maze, a mobiüs labyrinth

Exodus, redemption, where have you gone!

And yet your gaze will not cease to burn into me!

So far removed, so mockingly you observe

Pariah, hypocrite! I will be free!

And yet you will remain

Excuse me, are you a maniac?

I am and I’m okay with that

My moon, my stars,

One last night, one final kiss

Desire begging me not to go

Goodbye my everything

I’m terrified, I pull you near

Making sure that you are real

Open my eyes, it was all a dream

Goodbye my everything, goodbye my everything

No!

Futile screams go unheard

Incarcerated by so many walls

No!

Imprisoned and banished within a nexus of my own design

Don’t go back, don’t leave me

Hide from the world, let’s not exist

Please God kill me!

Time is mocking me and now I’m fighting gravity, yea

I’m destroying me, colliding worlds will set you free

A straight line is not the shortest distance between two points!

I know that now! But I’m afraid it might be too late!

Will we come back from this?

Hold my hand, I’m blind!

Show me how, I’m lost!

My God it’s beautiful

The portal opens, time is slowing, no turning back now, ‘Bel

My moon, my stars,

One last night, one final kiss

Desire begging me not to go

Goodbye my everything

I’m terrified, I pull you near

Making sure that you are real

Open my eyes, it was all a dream

Goodbye my everything, goodbye my everything

No!

Futile screams go unheard

Incarcerated by so many walls

No!

Imprisoned and banished within a nexus of my own design

[MegGoesRawwwrr]

This band is the only band I can honestly say doesn't have a bad song. They are masters of their art, lyrically and musically.

[bandsforthesoul]

Alesana is beauty
Alesana is grace
Alesana puts a smile
On my face

[luketarzian]

I love this song.  It's a nice indication of how climactic "Confessions" is going to be.  It's a very frantic song, very panicked, which is something that fits well with the Artists's character (he's already crazy; I would think time travel would be trying for anyone).  I've noticed a few comments mentioning that Alesana sounds "generic" with this song, and while I respect those opinions I have to say this: considering everything that Alesana has put out, considering the quality of their storytelling abilities and the fact that they have managed to complete an entire trilogy, I would give Shawn and Patrick a bit more credit where the composition comes into play.  Yes there are breakdowns and yes it's definitely a different tuning than "The Emptiness" and "A Place Where the Sun is Silent" but the breakdowns are employed in a very precise manner (not liberally like most bands nowadays in this genre) and the heavier tuning fits well with the tone of the story.  I don't see Alesana as one of those bands who are trying to "fit in"; they seem to be doing pretty well fitting out.  Credit where credit is due; respect each other's opinions; and PMA.  

[specialgradetre]

i used to be obsessed with this band as a child and it might happen again ...

[PlayersExport]

This song is exactly what i was hoping for; the perfect blend of screams and clean vocals. This is Alesana, and what the majority of people love about them.

[GhostKillerEntertainment]

Who else is screaming besides Shawn, Dennis, and Shane? One of those screams doesn't sound like the other members! -> 03:15

[joserocker]

Something I find really impressive about Alesana is that Dennis has been screaming for years and he has not blown out his vocal cords like half the bands in the scene. He still sounds amazing with each record they release in my opinion! I can't wait for the release!

[rockrray]

I don't get why people hate on breakdowns so much. That's part of this damn genre and always will be. When bands change and get more main stream because they stop screaming and doing breakdowns all y'all hate on that too. It don't make sense. I like this. I love how Alesana still bring those old school cool kinda lows and melodies. Good stuff

[ArgentTwilight]

I remember when I went and saw these guys back before their third album.  One of the greatest concerts I've ever been too.  I hugged Dennis and got Shawn's autograph. :3

[kangjj]

So stoke for confessions, there's a difference between this song, the emptiness and APWTSIS. Yet you can tell that this is still Alesana

[cassisassy]

Alesana is one of the only bands that I can say has never writen anything less than great. Each song pulls me in. They have never disappointed me with their work. Which is the reason they are my favorite band. I love this song.

[winstonjamesiii]

Just listened to it for at least the 15th time and it still gives me chills. The story is just so intense, its honestly like watching the climax of all the hunger games movies. Every member of the band keeps improving and I love how hard all 3 vocalists go. I can't wait for the full album. I wish more people heard this amazing band. They are honestly the most underrated band there is.

[verytrusfrated]

God damn this song is almost 10 years old? I remember playing it nonstop when it came out.

[lindizuluaga]

aun recuerdo cuando esta canción llevaba un día de subida y yo la había escuchado como tres mil veces xD
ALESANA Eres La Mejor ♡

[danilolealleite]

i confess that when i listened this song for first time, i thinked that new album would only have "breakdown", but alesana is alesana. beatiful music and incredible album. love this band

[toughgirlist]

This. It needs to be on Spotify. Now.

Please.

[hernuapriyanto]

This band is the only band I can honestly say doesn't have a bad song. They are masters of their art, lyrically and musically.
LOL
"I AGREE WITH THAT"
SHAWN, YOU ARE the best vocalist I HAVE EVER HEARD

[Morganville]

I have come across so many metalcore/hardcore/softcore bands and most of them sounds like punk teens jamming in their own garage and I got bored listening to them after a while. But Alesana's songs have so much meaning and maturity that even after 5 years, I am still listening to them, and still am impressed with their work. This is one of the bands where I can say, "I love Alesana Forever" and actually meant it.

[OmmyThestral]

This lyric video is just amazing!
And lyrics, astonishing as always :D
Now that I know the words I can say this is a beautiful piece of art.. I'm so stoked about this new album!

[livmorris]

Alesana is getting me through grad school. One of my favorite bands.