Voltaire - Firestorms Of Venus Lyrics






Sympathy comes in a kettle
You pour the tea and gently smile
And I, I'm so content here
Calm, if for a while
And I want to shatter the hourglass
How else can I make this last?

Mission control sent me a message
"Planet approaching, prepare to land."
And I put on my helmet, slipped my gloves on
And reached for the latch
I opened the door
"What do you see?
Awaiting report."
I said, "It's beautiful!"

There is a storm burning
Under the surface of your smile
And this torturous yearning
Is the only proof I am alive
I'm alive
I'm alive

I'm out of control
Everything's aching
I drop to my knees and begin to pray
My skin is on fire. My heart is breaking
And all that I was is burning away
And all I want, is to shatter the hourglass
To've met you, I'd do it again

There is a storm burning
Under the surface of your smile
And this torturous yearning
Is the only proof I was alive
I was alive
I was alive





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  1. A.... F....

    Any chance of making the original The Oddz version of this available somewhere? There was something about that one that's sort of missing from this version and it was one of my favourite songs which got me into listening to you all those years ago when you still had the side project going. I tried finding it on the myspace for The Oddz as that was where I found it originally, but they've migrated their servers so anything added more than 3 years ago (which it obviously was) is now gone.

  2. A.... Z....

    I'm not sure if it's a bad or good thing, but there are three songs in this album alone that I'd love to use for a series idea I've been brewing up since middle school. This, along with "When The Lambs Became the Wolves" and "Come Sweet Death" (which i know is a Sandman tribute) all fit 4 scenes I've thought of for my series nigh on perfectly (Firestorm especially), although that'd be a long... long time til then, if even. I dunno, I gonna love this album even in death, so I guess it doesn't matter regardless.

  3. R.... P....

    Ground control to Major Tom was one of my favorite songs. This took it's spot.

  4. A.... D....

    I like this

  5. T.... ....

    So for some reason it took me a while until I actually listen to the new album, but wow. It's been playing none stop on my phone for the past 3 weeks amd this one song is just too amazing. I absolutely love the guitar and the voice, there is just sometime that makes you travel in a instant. I love it!

  6. T.... ....

    Did you write all the lyrics and the music for this album? I think it's awesome but i don't see any credits in your description. Not trying to be a bitch I'm just curious. Thanks

    T.... ....

    Yes, I did

  7. R.... P....

    I love this! Not many musicians are willing to put their music on youtube for free. I hope you get the recognition you deserve!

  8. L.... B....

    If you ever put one of your albums on Vinyl pick this one!

  9. D.... G....

    Not sure why, but the part where she is stepping out of the hatch, hits me somewhere deep inside

  10. A.... E....

    This song is as beautiful as what i assume a firestorm on venus looks like, the instrumentals are top notch as always, and i still have to figure out an interpretation on the lyrics, so far all i can think of is a guy in space seeing a firestorm on venus, but ill comd up with something soon, maybe

  11. R.... ....

    At the risk of sounding like a Millennial - this song is everything. The depth of such a love so strong we would endure any pain again just to feel it once more seems mad to those who haven't felt it before. I used to be one of those people - I fully disagreed with the phrase "Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." Surely, I thought, if you hadn't experienced it, you wouldn't know what you were missing and were better off. Nope. Once you have tasted the sweet ecstasy of that all-consuming love, you would tear yourself apart to have it again, even if the one you loved hurt you. Artists throughout the ages have lived these truths and been driven mad. This, Voltaire, is the song among all of your work that has touched me most deeply. It is everything.

    R.... ....

    This comment was therapy

  12. D.... ....

    I'm loving the guitar in this one. I've been listening to the album at work for a week and whenever it plays in I can't help but balance left and right.
    Thanks and congrats again for a brilliant and quite refreshing album!

  13. J.... ....

    I feel like at least 100 of these views are me

  14. k.... ....

    This is my favorite track on this album. It's so poignant. Loved to see you last night, can't wait for your next Boston-area show.

  15. S.... L....

    This album is beautiful and one of your best pieces of work, I am disgusted it has taken me so long to sit down and give it a full listen. Will be grabbing a physical copy soon. Honestly blown away by some of these tracks.
    (standing ovation)

    Mike x

  16. A.... C....

    This is my favorite song from this album. This entire album has been a blast, thank you for gracing my ears once again. I'll be listening to these on repeat for the next thousand years, thank you.

    Really though, thank you. Listening to your songs throughout the years have been seriously helpful. You really have this way of just, pulling people out of the ground. Good luck with your next album, and I hope to see you live in the future.

  17. V.... L....

    I think this is my favorite track on the album

  18. R.... K....

    Ahahaha, for the first 4 seconds I thought it was Dancing Queen by Abba!

  19. B.... T....

    I'm sure I can hear hints of 'Innocent' in this, especially the opening notes.

    B.... T....

    Actually, the opening notes remind me of the ones in "Stuck With You".

  20. A.... T....

    Major Tom called. He likes it.

  21. V.... ....

    So hauntingly beautiful...I'm so in love with this song. v v

  22. L.... C....

    *Claps*
    Amazing as always, we need more artists that make music a fine piece of art.

  23. s.... v....

    hhhhhh this is such an awesome song i couldn’t not dance to it,,,,,, i got slightly in trouble for jumping around too loudly cus it’s past midnight but i just couldn’t help myself hhhhhhh i wanna listen again but i Can’t because i’ll jump and get yelled at again,,,,,

  24. c.... k....

    I really like this one too..its a smoke a big ol doobie and then do a nestea plunge onto your bed. arms out and the radio blaring while you just lay there and take it in type of song. i really love the rhythm and your voice. 5 stars from me 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

  25. R.... T....

    This sounds like the intro of some space adventure show

  26. K.... V....

    Favorite so far!!

  27. L.... K....

    Gorgeous 💜💜💜💜

  28. S.... ....

    Is amazing! I love all the songs that you presented in this album, I can't stop listening to any of them <3

  29. a.... ....

    my favorite song in the album so far!! it's so heartaching and beautiful!! would love to hear what the thought process was behind this!

  30. m.... ....

    WOOOOOOOOOOW There are no words to describe this masterpiece! It’s marvelous!

  31. k.... ....

    Ooo, that was a really good one.

  32. L.... ....

    Me encanta el instrumental...para que miento todo en esta canción es perfecto!!!💙

  33. E.... R....

    Finaly <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
    I've waited a lot for this

  34. S.... S....

    Loving it

  35. R.... V....

    Your music got me through a dark and trouble period in my life in the early 2000s. I'm glad you're still putting music out there. Your voice is like a siren calling me from the deep.

  36. D.... J....

    Voltaire, I have said this so many times on your Facebook page so sorry for being a broken record....
    However, if you're doing a European/UK tour then please consider a Belfast or Dublin (or anywhere in Ireland/Northern Ireland) date. The last time you went to Dublin I was too young to see you and it was such a tragedy in my life. I would absolutely love to see you live. Can't wait for the new album, keep being awesome. Much love my friend!

  37. N.... ....

    Holy shit, I think I'm in love

  38. T.... ....

    Omg!! I really love this song, reading along with the lyrics I got to really understand what this song is talking about, I wish someone would make a music video to this song, cause I can definitely envision this!

  39. D.... H....

    I have heart-shaped wounds now I need this mad mother fucker

  40. D.... ....

    Such a great song! My favorite on the new album so far! I hope I have a chance to say so in person come Anime Midwest this July!

  41. M.... F....

    Exquisitely, achingly beautiful. Another one I am looking forward to hearing about on Song Meanings and Origins.

  42. I.... C....

    You and Gerard Way should do a duet 😍😍😍😍😍😍

  43. r.... r....

    Wait nope today THIS is my favourite (insert five hundred hearts here)

  44. P.... M....

    i've been hearing this in my dreams and now I get to hear it for real and it's amazing

  45. K.... D....

    This one is absolutely spectacular! Sci-fi feel for sure mixed with romance. Kind of like Human Nature.

  46. V.... ....

    Gorgeous song!

  47. C.... M....

    Favorite song off the album .

  48. T.... H....

    I'll be surprised if Voltaire does a metal album

    T.... H....

    I'm not a fan of metal but Voltaire could probably make me like it, I mean he did it with country

    T.... H....

    Does Raised by Bats not count?

    T.... H....

    Have you heard my song Leaves in the Stream that I sang with the lead singer of Arch Enemy? It's on my album Heart~Shaped Wound. It's metal-ish. ; )

  49. E.... M....

    I am so in love with this song! I was smitten after hearing the tiny clip of it on the album preview video, and to hear the full thing is fabulous! I love the build from "I open the door", and the first line of the chorus is sung so beautifully, I've rewound it so many times. It's a stunning piece of work.

  50. A.... ....

    This the best son for now in my opinion.

  51. R.... E....

    This album just keeps getting better with every song Voltaire. Please keep it up!!!

  52. S.... ....

    I've shared your songs on facebook all the time i love them

  53. B.... W....

    Still my favourite artist 🖤🖤🖤

  54. c.... ....

    Well it sounds good.
    I was hoping for it to have a point to it, but I guess not.
    I must have missed something, cause I don't get it.
    It still sounds good though.

  55. C.... B....

    This. Album. Is. Wonderful

  56. D.... 7....

    This was my favorite song on the album, I always feel faint whenever I listen to it <3

  57. J.... H....

    This song is a breathtaking word of art.

  58. R.... B....

    😆😆😎

  59. A.... P....

    Fantastic! But I really, really want to hear the new recording of Come Sweet Death. Pweeease.

  60. Q.... A....

    Yeay another video love the music you know when i have any special occasion going on this music shall play love it btw this music brings me so much joy to me even since your like an awsome person never give up on life pal!!🕷🕷🕷

  61. V.... P....

    Are you selling this album signed?

    V.... P....

    Unfortunately only at shows for the time being.

  62. M.... H....

    Eerily lovely

  63. N.... ....

    Oh my gothsss~ And here I thought you couldn't get any better <3

  64. A.... K....

    I recommended a few of your songs to a friend of mine who thinks Goths are psychos. He is absolutely in love with your music, should I present him the thruth.

    A.... K....

    @Amanda Pike yeah, true.

    A.... K....

    @Amanda Pike He responded to me when I commented on one of his goth homemaking videos

    A.... K....

    No, man, let him believe bigoted misinformation to protect his ego! LOL! Just kidding! ; )

    A.... K....

    @The Lair of Voltaire I hoped for this to happen, but didn't expect it. You're awesome!

    A.... K....

    Alexander Krestan Let us know how it goes. ;)

  65. D.... H....

    ♥🌹 Great song.

  66. M.... L....

    My song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ My song song!