Black Veil Brides - Dead Man Walking (Overture II) Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Dead Man Walking (Overture II)'?

   The lyrics for 'Dead Man Walking (Overture II)' were written by Andy Biersack, Matt Pauling, John Feldmann, Jacob Pitts, Jeremy Ferguson, and Zakk Cervini.

2. When did Andy Biersack write the lyrics for this song?

   Andy Biersack wrote the lyrics for this song immediately after Donald Trump was elected as US President in November 2016.

3. Is 'Dead Man Walking (Overture II)' meant to be a political song?

   While the song is influenced by the political climate post-2016 US election, Andy Biersack clarified that it's not meant to be a fully political song. Instead, it addresses feelings of anger and anguish towards the situation in a broader, more emotional context.

4. What themes are explored in 'Dead Man Walking (Overture II)'?

   The song explores themes of fear, turmoil, self-preservation, and the struggle to remain hopeful in dark times. It reflects the emotional landscape following the 2016 US election and aims to capture the sense of desperation and the need to change the world.

5. What inspired Andy Biersack to write about these emotions?

   Andy Biersack felt a sense of responsibility to express his feelings of anger and anguish about the post-election situation in the US, even though Black Veil Brides is not typically a politically charged band. These emotions naturally influenced the lyrical content of the song.

6. What does Andy Biersack say about Black Veil Brides' world in relation to the song?

   Andy Biersack mentioned that Black Veil Brides' world is very much about self-preservation, discovery, and finding ways to defend oneself from the darkness around. These themes are reflected in the song's lyrics.