The Best Laid Plans Of Mice And Marionettes
Alesana · A Place Where The Sun Is Silent [2011]
Hey, stranger what's your name?
Have we met before?
Take a look around, the scenes are all the same.
I can see the veil right behind me.
I'll close my eyes and this will go away.
Have I ever said this before!?
If I just keep moving will I be okay or panic in the mayhem!?
I can't take it, I'm battered and broken, abandoned forever!
It's round and round and round we go.
Somebody please let me know just what it takes
to begin to start all over again.
The truth has finally shown it's face.
How long have I been in this place?
I never had a choice, you blinded me and stole my voice!
I will see you soon.
Hey, stranger what's your name?
Have we met before?
Do I ever dare to question fate's design
or submit to such a bleak destiny?
There has to be another way than this, It's a hopeless fight anyway!
I will not give up and wash away the sin, I'm thirsting for the carnage!
I can't take it, I'm battered and broken, abandoned forever!
It's round and round and round we go.
Somebody please let me know just what it takes to begin
to start all over again.
The truth has finally shown it's face.
How long have I been in this place?
I never had a choice, you blinded me and stole my voice!
I will no longer take flight from you...
Now that you've got me, what's next?!
Let me help.
Now I destroy you, demon!
Sinew is ripped to shreds!
Stripped form your body, crimson!
Fury of righteousness will now consume you in death!
It's the sweet, sweet song of your heartbeat.
All I feel is a memory.
Of the night I laid in bed with you.
It's the easy sound of your breathing.
Telling me what I should've seen.
Where was I when you fell fast asleep?
I can't live without you by my side.
It's round and round and round we go.
Somebody please let me know just what it takes to begin,
to start all over again!
It's round and round and round we go.
Someone please let me know just what it takes to begin,
to start all over again!
The Best Laid Plans Of Mice And Marionettes
Alesana's 'The Best Laid Plans Of Mice And Marionettes' stands as a defining track from their 2011 album, A Place Where The Sun Is Silent. Emerging during a period of significant stylistic evolution, the band blended post-hardcore intensity with gothic and orchestral elements to create a rich, atmospheric soundscape. This recording exemplifies their ability to weave complex narratives into their music, moving beyond the raw energy of their earlier work toward a more polished and dramatic presentation. The song reflects the group's commitment to theatricality and emotional depth, hallmarks that have sustained their presence in the alternative rock scene. As part of a cohesive album that explores themes of silence and introspection, the track remains a notable song in the band's discography, showcasing their mature songwriting and dynamic instrumental arrangements.