Veins Of Glass Lyrics

Lyric discussion by binni 

Cover art for Veins Of Glass lyrics by Lacuna Coil

This song reminds me of Evanescence's "Breathe No More", thematically, that is.

I think it's about someone that always carries some sort of a mask, is never honest about who he/she is, and it's killing him/her.

"These ghosts I keep inside Shards of glass in my veins Release me from myself, release From my duality"

It's a horrible feeling to live constantly in hiding

"I face this as a soldier would But useless is my war The innocence that smiles today Tomorrow will be lying"

He/she tries to break out from the facade, but it's too hard, so the charade keeps going on.

"Who is that really dies, when all the people look at me? And I'm twisting my fingers in my hair While a mirror reflects me"

The "who is it that really dies" line I think refers to when the person is acting like someone he/she isn't, the real self is being "killed".

"Now I'm digging to the bone All the painting Scratching at flesh, drives me mad To be alive and free

And the ghosts I keep inside myself How do they see me? While again I'm drowning With my soul You will save me?"

These feelings of insecurity and duality are driving the person mad, he/she doesn't want to pretend, but can't reveal his/her true self, it's too hard. A plea for help.