Sleepwalking Past Hope
H.I.M. · Venus Doom [2007]
to Hold you in my sweetest pain and suffering
Everything's Unfair in our lust and war
Redemption beyond Right and Wrong
In our hearts love keeps sweet-talking to despair
And goes on sleepwalking past hope
All is lost in this war
And all we can do is to wail and weep to the saddest song
Sleepwalking Past hope
I unlit the light to embrace the dark
To be near but not to turn into you, my darling
Forever we're lost in our souls' storm
Reflections of each other's faults
In our hearts love keeps sweet-talking to despair
And goes on sleepwalking past hope
All is lost in this war
And all we can do is to wail and weep to the saddest song
Sleepwalking Past hope
I gave up long ago
Painting love with crimson flow
Ran out of blood and Hope
So I paint you no more
My hill begins from the 10th and descends to the circle
Six hundred three score and six
And from there I crowl beneath Lucifer's claws
Just for one last
Kiss
In our hearts love keeps sweet-talking to despair
And goes on sleepwalking past hope
All is lost in this war
And all we can do is to wail and weep to the saddest song
Sleepwalking Past hope
There's no HOPE
Sleepwalking Past Hope
Sleepwalking Past Hope stands as a defining track from H.I.M.'s 2007 album Venus Doom, capturing the band's signature blend of gothic rock and melancholic atmosphere. Frontman Ville Valo delivers a haunting vocal performance that explores themes of resignation and emotional detachment, hallmarks of the group's extensive discography. The recording showcases the band's ability to craft moody, atmospheric soundscapes that resonate with fans of dark alternative music. As part of an era where H.I.M. solidified their international presence, the song reflects their consistent exploration of love, loss, and existential dread. This work remains a testament to their unique sonic identity, offering listeners a deeply immersive experience within their broader body of gothic rock recordings.