Saint Veronika
Billy Talent
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They found an empty bottle on her windowsill The day her mother lost her sleeping pills She was sick and tired of being invisible Hard to see in color when you're miserable Veronika, Saint Veronika You can't leave this world behind So be strong enough to hold onto us We're still right here by your side No one ever thought that she was capable And the damage done is irreversible Now she clings to life inside a hospital Like she's trapped inside a frozen waterfall Always said her life was never meant to be Stuck here living someone else's dream Well beyond your window there is so much more Even every prison has a open door Veronika, Saint Veronika You can't leave this world behind So be strong enough to hold onto us It's just not your time to die And while the angels sleep All of the devils are awake Waiting to steal your love Right outside of Heaven's gate And all the sacred hearts Can't numb the feeling from the pain Cause when the drugs don't work You're gonna curse His holy name Damn God, yeah, God, yeah Damn God, yeah, God, yeah Veronika, Saint Veronika You can't leave this world behind Oh Veronika, Saint Veronika We're still right here by your side So be strong enough to hold onto us You can't leave this world behind Oh Veronika, Saint Veronika It's just not your time to die
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Written by: AARON SOLOWONIUK, BEN KOWALEWICZ, IAN D'SA, JON GALLANT
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Band Information"Saint Veronika" is a song written and performed by the Canadian rock band Billy Talent.
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Album DetailsThe song is featured on their third studio album "Billy Talent III," which was released in July 2009.
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Chart Performance"Saint Veronika" ranked number 3 on the Canadian Rock/Alternative chart in 2010.
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InfluenceThe song was reportedly inspired by Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novella, "One Hundred Years of Solitude."
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around the themes of loneliness, despair, and seeking hope. It portrays the story of a girl contemplating suicide but eventually finds a ray of hope.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Saint Veronika" was directed by Michael Maxxis, where the video portrays scenes correlating with the lyrics of the song.
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AwardsThe song also won the "Best Video” award at the 2010 MuchMusic Video Awards.
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Song Meaning"Saint Veronika" is symbolic in nature, where Veronika is considered the patron saint of photographers.
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CollaborationsThe single was produced by legendary punk producer, Brendan O’Brien, known for his work with bands like Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots.
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Critical AcclaimCritics praised "Saint Veronika" for its emotive lyrics, striking delivery, and strong instrumental setup.
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PerformancesBilly Talent has performed "Saint Veronika" at several live events, and the song is often a fan-favorite due to its intense emotionality and hard-hitting performance.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song has been featured in several rock music playlists and is appreciated among scene-and-emo music communities for its profound storytelling and cutting-edge musicianship.
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