Lyrics from “Invocation to the Muse” by Black Veil Brides, from the 2026 album Vindicate. Written by Andy Biersack and Jake Pitts. Used here for appreciation. Copyright belongs to the respective rights holders.
In my darkest moments, I know they never believed
You can see it in their eyes, body language, the silence
I wonder if you feel that too
So often in life, we find ourselves swallowed in insults
It burns
The fire of hatred and agony swirling inside
You can attempt to keep it down
but you know the truth
You won’t forgive
You shouldn’t forgive
All that power you can possess from vengeance
From knowing they are wrong
Grasp it, never let it go
Never break, never bend, never kneel
Every doubt, every slight,
every time they turn away
Keep it, let it fester, let it shape you
Carve your name so deep in this world
that they will never escape it
No redemption, no forgiveness
Vindicate
There are days when the weight of judgment, rejection, or betrayal settles so heavily that even the strongest witch questions her own worth. This song is not an invitation to become consumed by hatred, but a reminder that pain can become power when we refuse to let it define or diminish us. Sometimes the greatest act of magick is refusing to break under the weight of what others have said or done. Let their doubt become your determination. Let every scar become another line in the story of your strength. Stand. Rise. Endure. And when the darkness comes, remember that Hekate’s torch burns brightest at the crossroads of despair and transformation. Walk forward—not for their approval, but because your spirit was never meant to kneel.
I chose to share these lyrics because there are seasons when the dark days feel heavier than usual. Whether you’re carrying grief, anger, self-doubt, exhaustion, or simply the weight of the world, sometimes we need a reminder that we are stronger than the voices that tell us we aren’t enough. You don’t have to agree with every line or embrace every sentiment to find something meaningful within it. Take from these lyrics what speaks to your spirit. Let them remind you to stand in your truth, hold fast to your worth, and keep moving forward, even when the path is difficult.
vindicate (verb)
Pronunciation: /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/ (VIN-di-kayt)
Definitions
- To clear someone of blame, suspicion, or accusation; to show that someone or something is right, justified, or innocent.
Example: The new evidence vindicated her after years of false accusations. - To prove or demonstrate that a belief, decision, claim, or action was correct or justified.
Example: Time vindicated his difficult decision. - To defend or uphold a right, principle, or cause.
Example: They fought to vindicate their freedoms.
Etymology
From the Latin vindicare, meaning “to claim, avenge, defend, set free, or assert a right.” The word has long carried the sense of restoring honor or proving truth, rather than simply seeking revenge.
