Released: 2010
“It Never Ends” by Bring Me The Horizon is a tornado of emotions, skillfully wrapped in the music that punches right through the heart of rock. This song isn’t just a track; it’s an epic saga of struggle, pain, and the haunting persistence of inner demons. Lead vocalist Oli Sykes doesn’t just sing; he bares his soul, describing a cycle of pain and the battle with personal issues that seem to never end.
The song kicks off with “Started off as a one night stand, lingered to a fling,” setting the stage for a tumultuous relationship—not with a person, but metaphorically with life’s darker moments. The reference to “the sirens and the sergeants” could symbolize authority or societal expectations that no longer hold meaning in the narrator’s chaotic existence. “Hide your fangs all you want, you still need the blood” suggests that no matter how much one tries to suppress their darker desires or problems, they remain a fundamental part of existence.
The chorus, “Take my hand, show me the way. We are the children that fell from grace,” evokes a sense of lost innocence and a desperate plea for guidance. This part of the song is a call to those who feel defeated, lost, and out of place in the world, suggesting a shared struggle among many.
When Sykes says, “I’ve said it once, I’ve said it twice, I’ve said it 1000 fucking times, That I’m okay, that I’m fine, that it’s all just in my mind,” he confronts the common denial and internal battle with mental health. He acknowledges the lie we often tell ourselves and others—that we are okay, even when we are fighting a war inside. The repeating line, “It’s not ’cause you’re not with me, it’s ’cause you never leave,” hits hard, revealing how our deepest struggles are always with us, haunting every step we try to take forward.
The notion of an internal battle becomes even more explicit with, “You say this is suicide? I say this is a war. And I’m losing the battle,” highlighting the intensity of fighting one’s demons and the feeling of being overwhelmed and defeated by one’s own mind.
The song’s bridge, “Every second, every minute, every hour, every day, It never ends, it never ends,” is the crushing realization that the struggle is relentless. It’s a powerful admission of the persistence of personal torment and the continuous fight against it. The repetition serves to drill in the message that for some, the battle with their demons is a constant presence.
In conclusion, “It Never Ends” by Bring Me The Horizon is a raw and powerful exploration of the endless battle with personal demons. It uses strong imagery, emotional depth, and a relatable message to express a feeling known all too well to those who have faced their darkest moments. Through this song, Bring Me The Horizon has not just created music but a companion for those who are fighting their battles, reminding them they are not alone.
