We’ve all been there—caught in the throes of change, battling inner turmoil, and questioning our very identity. It’s a journey that’s often painful, messy, and full of uncertainty. This is the very essence of SAVARRE’s hauntingly powerful track, “Art of the Bleed.” Released in October 2020, this song isn’t just another addition to their repertoire; it’s a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the process of personal transformation—a concept that resonates with anyone who’s ever had to tear down the walls they once built to protect themselves.
When I first listened to “Art of the Bleed,” I was struck by its intensity. The music runs through you like an electric current, stirring something deep within that you can’t quite put your finger on. But the more you sit with it, the more it reveals. This is a narrative—one that speaks to the blood, sweat, and tears of becoming your truest self.
“Nothing aches like the sour of hate. What tomorrow brings, anyone knows.” These opening lines grab you by the collar and refuse to let go. There’s a certain weight to them, a heaviness that feels all too familiar. We’ve all experienced the bitterness of hate, whether directed at others or, worse, ourselves. But as Shannon Denise Evans, the formidable frontwoman of SAVARRE, points out through her lyrics, this is all part of the journey—a journey we choose, knowingly or not, each time we decide to confront our inner demons.
The song’s chorus—“Feel the fire run through your blood, Give the feast to the wolves you feed”—is both a battle cry and a surrender. It’s about embracing the fire within, letting it consume you, and feeding those parts of yourself that demand growth, even if that growth comes with pain. It’s an invitation to bleed, to allow yourself to be vulnerable, and to let go of what no longer serves you.
One of the most poignant aspects of “Art of the Bleed” is its emphasis on loss—loss of self, loss of love, loss of what you once thought defined you. Evans says, “Choosing this revolving evolution means people who once loved you will stop loving you, people who never really loved you will show themselves, dreams you chased for years will lose their meaning.” It’s a sobering reminder that growth often requires letting go, and that can be one of the hardest parts of the journey.
But this loss isn’t the end. As the lyrics suggest, it’s through this pain and grief that we gain “second sight,” a clearer understanding of who we are and what we truly want. It’s a rebirth—a concept beautifully captured, where Evans repeatedly demands, “Make me bleed… I wanna bleed… I need to bleed!” It’s not a plea for suffering but rather a declaration of intent, a willingness to go through the necessary pain to emerge stronger on the other side.
Listening to “Art of the Bleed,” it’s impossible not to reflect on your own journey. What have you had to let go of to become who you are today? What pain have you endured to reach this point? And, more importantly, what are you still holding onto that might be preventing your own revolution?
SAVARRE’s “Art of the Bleed” isn’t just a song—it’s a reminder that transformation is never easy. It’s bloody but absolutely necessary. So, the next time you’re faced with a choice between staying comfortable and embracing the bleed, take a page from SAVARRE’s book. Let yourself bleed. Let yourself grow. And most importantly, let yourself be free.
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