Pathetic, Ordinary
Alesana · On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax [2006]
I see her silhouette dance across landscapes of golden
Light and autumn
In my dreams
Her soft eyes see through my tortured soul
Vanishing any hope for fantasy
The thing I'd give, to prove myself to her, to make her see...
Jaded eyes awake as her selfish words rain from such placid lips
Still I kiss her silken flesh
Frigid air leaves me breathless
Foolish agony fills my lungs as I try to scream for her
I confess - I scare myself
Through the howling wind, on my knees, I cry
Listen to me
I'm broken by her silence to a love unseen
Blood soaked feathers rained down
My wingless angel so broken falls gracefully from the sky
To waiting arms
To waiting arms
Frigid air leaves me breathless
Foolish agony fills my lungs as I try to scream for her
I confess...I scare myself
Through the howling wind, on my knees, I cry
Listen to me
Such foolish agony fills my lungs as I try to scream for her
Jaded eyes wake to the sounds of my voice as I scream to her
In dreams I've seen her silhouette dance across golden light
And autumn
In my dreams
Pathetic, Ordinary
Pathetic, Ordinary stands as a defining track from Alesana's 2006 debut album, On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax. Emerging from the post-hardcore scene, the band crafted a sound characterized by dramatic shifts between melodic singing and aggressive posturing. This recording captures the group's early intensity, blending emotional vulnerability with the theatrical flair that would come to define their discography. The song reflects the band's exploration of human frailty and existential themes, delivered through a dynamic arrangement that balances heavy instrumentation with soaring vocals. As part of a pivotal era in their career, the track showcases the raw energy and stylistic ambition that established Alesana within the genre. It remains a significant song in their body of work, illustrating the musical foundations laid during their formative years.