The Thespian
Alesana · The Emptiness [2010]
Sweetheart! are those your eyes staring straight back at me?
Angel! I see your smile everywhere!
Darling! Stop!
Night falls and I'm running in circles
I'm being chased by my imagination
Tell me I'm forgiven say you'll always be mine
Say that everything is over, tell me I'm fine...
No one deserves to live like this
(2x)
I touch your lips and stare in your eyes
You smile and it makes me fly
You are the reason my heart beats
Tonight it's just you and me...
Night as dark as my thoughts sets the scene for my return
Lightning nips at my heels as I race home
Wearily I stagger towards the song of her pale voice
Demons jeer my attempt to be free
Tell me I'm forgiven say you'll always be mine
Say that everything is over, tell me I'm fine...
No one deserves to live like this
(2x)
I touch your lips and stare in your eyes
You smile and it makes me fly
You are the reason my heart beats
Tonight it's just you and me...
Windows cast her gentle reflection
Her somber silhouette dances for me
Dear God, it's her
Look at you, you miserable fool
Get off your knees, your prayers fall upon deaf ears
Gods turned his back on you, heavens gates are shut
And now you're knocking on the devil's door
I've been expecting you for some time, sir
Allow me to introduce myself
I'm the one who pulls on all the strings, son
You're lucky I don't kill you where you stand
This can't be real
Tonight I raise my glass
There's nothing left
For I know it's time to move on
All hope has failed
My patience will not last
I've lost my soul
Tomorrow I will be gone
The Thespian
The Thespian stands as a defining track from Alesana's 2010 album, The Emptiness, capturing the band's evolution during a pivotal era in post-hardcore. Known for blending theatrical vocals with intricate instrumentation, the group utilized this recording to explore darker, more complex emotional landscapes. The song reflects the band's signature ability to merge melodic sensibilities with heavier rhythmic structures, a style that garnered significant attention from fans of the genre. As part of a cohesive body of work, this track highlights the band's commitment to dynamic songwriting and atmospheric production. It remains a notable song in their discography, showcasing the creative depth that characterized their output during the late 2000s and early 2010s.