My Reverie – English Lyrics

• By: Bullet For My Valentine
• Album: Bullet For My Valentine

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the intense world of Bullet For My Valentine with "My Reverie." This powerful metalcore track offers a unique blend of aggressive instrumentation and emotionally charged lyrics, providing a rich context for exploring English vocabulary related to introspection, struggle, and resilience. Its compelling narrative and dynamic musicality make it an engaging song for language learners to uncover deeper meanings and express complex emotions.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
silence /ˈsaɪləns/ B1	noun - complete absence of sound
memory /ˈmeməri/ B1	noun - the faculty of the brain by which past experiences are remembered
vanity /ˈvænɪti/ C1	noun - excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/ B2	noun - a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease
reflection /rɪˈfleksn/ B2	noun - the image of something in a mirror or on a shiny surface
cold /koʊld/ A2	adjective - of or at a low temperature
numb /nʌm/ B1	adjective - deprived of the ability to feel
symphony /ˈsɪmfəni/ C1	noun - an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra
fade /feɪd/ B1	verb - gradually become less visible, audible, or distinct
cut /kʌt/ A2	verb - separate or divide (something) with a sharp-edged tool or object
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter
reason /ˈriːzn/ B1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for something
blind /blaɪnd/ A2	adjective - unable to see
frozen /ˈfroʊzn/ B1	adjective - having been made very cold
relief /rɪˈliːf/ B2	noun - the feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - having been damaged and no longer in working order
sanity /ˈsænɪti/ C1	noun - the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational way
clarity /ˈklærɪti/ B2	noun - the quality of being clear and easy to understand
scar /skɑːr/ B1	noun - a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed

Key Grammar Structures

• Lost in silence in my reverie

  ➔ Prepositional phrases as adjectivals

  ➔ The phrase "in silence" and "in my reverie" modify the implied state of being. They function as adjectivals, describing *where* the subject is lost. The use of 'in' establishes a location or state.

• Can I stay in this place where I belong?

  ➔ Relative Clause (defining)

  ➔ "where I belong" is a defining relative clause modifying "this place". It specifies *which* place the speaker is referring to – the place they feel they belong. The relative pronoun 'where' introduces the clause.

• No more vanity, no more anxiety

  ➔ Parallel Structure

  ➔ The repetition of "No more..." followed by a noun ("vanity", "anxiety") creates a parallel structure. This emphasizes the speaker's desire to be free from both these feelings.

• Just give me one good reason why

  ➔ Indirect Question

  ➔ The phrase "why" introduces an indirect question embedded within the main clause. The word order is statement-like (subject-verb) rather than question-like (inverted subject-verb).

• Eyes are open, but blind to the light

  ➔ Contrastive Conjunction ('but')

  ➔ "But" signals a contrast between two ideas: the physical state of having open eyes and the inability to perceive or appreciate something positive ("the light").