Bleeders Lyrics – Black Veil Brides

[Verse 1]
Would you ever believe that a fire is set each time I try to sleep
With all the beautiful friends that you always depend to stay in the light of fame
They want you there to save a life
But only if you’re dressed in what they like

[Pre-Chorus]
You sin for fun and fall away
You’re just a pawn

[Chorus]
Aren’t you lucky you’re a bleeder
Aren’t you lucky you’re a bleeder
So hold your razor wide
And swing it to the skies
Aren’t you lucky you’re a bleeder
Do what you need to stay alive

[Verse 2]
It happens every day
And its still fascinating
How after all this time
That anyone would want this life
Devoid of anything resembling light

[Pre-Chorus]
You sin for fun and go away
You’re just a pawn

[Chorus]
Aren’t you lucky you’re a bleeder
Aren’t you lucky you’re a bleeder
So hold your razor wide
And swing it to the skies
Aren’t you lucky you’re a bleeder
Do what you need to stay alive

[Bridge]
When the world feels like an empty pit
And demons rise around you
Have your vengeance
Find your salvation
Tear down

[Breakdown]
To seek revenge
In hell we end

(Guitar Solo)

[Chorus]
Aren’t you lucky you’re a bleeder
Aren’t you lucky you’re a bleeder
So hold your razor wide
And swing it to the skies
Aren’t you lucky you’re a bleeder
Every one of us are Bleeders
Every one of us are Bleeders
So hold your razor wide
And swing it to the skies
Aren’t you lucky you’re a bleeder
Do what you need to stay alive

[Verse 1]
This verse delves into the internal turmoil and struggle against the pressures of fame. The metaphor of a fire being set each time the narrator tries to sleep suggests the constant unrest and chaos within their mind. They feel surrounded by beautiful friends who depend on them to maintain their own fame, implying a sense of dependency and expectation. The line “They want you there to save a life, But only if you’re dressed in what they like” highlights the superficial nature of these relationships, where acceptance and validation are conditional upon conformity to certain standards.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus addresses the sense of betrayal and manipulation within relationships fueled by fame. The idea of sinning for fun suggests indulgence in behaviors that may be harmful or morally questionable, leading to a fall from grace. The narrator feels like a pawn in a larger game, used and discarded when no longer useful to those in power.

[Chorus]
The chorus ironically celebrates the resilience found in vulnerability. Being a “bleeder” symbolizes being wounded or vulnerable, yet the narrator sees it as a stroke of luck, implying that embracing one’s flaws and vulnerabilities can be empowering. Holding a razor wide and swinging it to the skies suggests a defiant stance against adversity, doing whatever it takes to survive in a harsh world.

[Verse 2]
This verse continues to explore the bleakness of fame and its toll on the individual. The repetition of “It happens every day” emphasizes the cyclical nature of the struggles faced by those in the spotlight. Despite the passage of time, the narrator finds it fascinating that anyone would willingly choose a life devoid of light, suggesting a sense of resignation or disbelief at the allure of fame despite its dark side.

[Pre-Chorus]
Similar to the first pre-chorus, this section reiterates the theme of feeling used and discarded by those who benefit from the narrator’s fame. Sinning for fun and then going away reinforces the idea of fleeting pleasure and the lack of genuine connection or loyalty in these relationships.

[Chorus]
The final repetition of the chorus reaffirms the central theme of resilience and empowerment in vulnerability. The inclusion of “Every one of us are Bleeders” suggests that everyone faces their own struggles and vulnerabilities, emphasizing the universality of pain and the strength found in embracing it. Holding the razor wide and swinging it to the skies symbolizes a defiant act of self-preservation and survival in the face of adversity.