The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Let's fall apart together now
Zipping cupid in a body bag well-worn
Next to the mausoleum he was born in
Picking up the pieces of this gory glory of it all
From eve to morn, for eve to mourn
[Chorus]
Have no fear
There are wounds that are not meant to heal
And they sing in venere veritas
Come inside let the fire burn you alive
And sing baby sing
There are wounds that are not meant to heal at all
In venere veritas
Let's fall apart together now.
There is a method to our sadness
As we drag the mirror ball and chain
Through the twilight again dressed up in shame
[Chorus]
We are begging for a reflection
From an unshuttered heart
To blind and chase us over the edge
[Chorus]
These are the wounds that are not meant to heal at all
Let's fall apart together now
Let's fall apart together now
Zipping cupid in a body bag well-worn
Next to the mausoleum he was born in
Picking up the pieces of this gory glory of it all
From eve to morn, for eve to mourn
[Chorus]
Have no fear
There are wounds that are not meant to heal
And they sing in venere veritas
Come inside let the fire burn you alive
And sing baby sing
There are wounds that are not meant to heal at all
In venere veritas
Let's fall apart together now.
There is a method to our sadness
As we drag the mirror ball and chain
Through the twilight again dressed up in shame
[Chorus]
We are begging for a reflection
From an unshuttered heart
To blind and chase us over the edge
[Chorus]
These are the wounds that are not meant to heal at all
Let's fall apart together now
Let's fall apart together now
Lyrics submitted by Maverick2099, edited by kellylugosisdead
In Venere Veritas Lyrics as written by Ville Hermanni Valo
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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So not only has the name of the song been spelled incorrectly, but some of the lyrics are incorrect as well.
Either way, the lyrics end up still meaning the same thing. And why has no one commented on this song yet?!?!
But anyway, I think the meaning is simple.
The term "In venere veritas" is a term that Ville Valo took from the latin phrase "In Vino Veritas" - Which translates to "In wine there is truth." But because of Ville Valo's play on words, his version actually means "In sexual desire there is truth."
So in conclusion, I'd say this is just a classic HIM song about sleeping/being with someone you don't love (or just a COMPLETELY wrong relationship)and ending up getting hurt in the end.
Another indication of this is the first lines of the song which should be,
Zipping cupid in a body bag well worn, - (meaning: basically love is dead/gone or doesn't exist) Next to the mausoleum he was born in, - (meaning: was done from the beginning) Picking up the pieces of this gory glory of it all, - (meaning: getting over it all) from eve to mourn, (meaning: day after day)
Maybe i'm wrong I don't know, but this is just my opinion of it all. :)
Hope that helps! :D
Well I was told 'In Venere Veritas' means in Venus there is truth.<br /> Cos Venus is the god of sex or love or what not. It would translate to in sex there is truth<br /> <br /> or so I have been told<br /> <br /> I haven't heard the song in a while so I have yet to make an assumption on it's meaning
My bad. Didn't read all of it. Sorry
I thought it meant in love there is trust. not necessarily sex.
Judging by the film clip. I'd say it's love.