Serenity's End
Odium · Other Songs - Odium
I look out to the sun as it descends behind this dead city
Feel the heat on my face, see the broken frames as
they swell behind my eyes
I hate these tears of freedom
I searched for a new name, this place was never mine
Yet still it remains but it's just not the same
In here you never left me...
In my darkest hours I felt the end of serenity
Remember the hope you gave me
I move towards the light
I tried to look up
My only company is walls
You've taken every dream
Now it's starting again, I swear the trust will end
She's the only one that could save me
I know your concrete heaven
A prison for my mind without a star in sight
Although it dulls the pain
I'm still eaten by flies
In here you never left me...
In my darkest hours I felt the end of serenity
Remember the hope you gave me
I move towards the light
I choked down the pills with Jesus by my side
Now I will become my own worst enemy before the end
What if I never wake up from this nightmare I've created in my head
How did these little hands get so cold
How did they get so cold
When I die can I follow you... everywhere
You can't follow me into my head but I can keep you here as long as I want
This place was safe until you came
In here no one will leave me again but I keep reliving
the worst of the moments
Killing me slowly, it keeps on repeating over again
Over again
Serenity's End
Odium's "Serenity's End" stands as a defining track within the band's intense, post-hardcore catalog. Released during their peak era, the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of melodic sensibility and aggressive distortion, characteristic of their work in the early 2010s. The recording features the band's signature vocal delivery, where lead singer Benji Madden switches between soaring, melodic hooks and guttural screams to drive the narrative forward. Musically, the track utilizes a driving rhythm section that builds tension before collapsing into chaotic breakdowns, a hallmark of the genre that Odium helped popularize. The song serves as a testament to the band's ability to balance emotional vulnerability with high-energy performance, cementing their reputation in the modern rock scene.