Discover the story of the song > The Velvet Edge – My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult

The protagonist is being told they can't save people who are beyond saving and have forgotten their mission. The song talks about a boy and a girl escaping from a world full of pain and torn dreams, with only desperation to guide them. There is a longing for connection with a romantic partner, and the phrase "the velvet edge" is repeated throughout, symbolizing the edge between hope and despair.