Night Creatures
Enigmatic Revelations: Night Creatures Unveiled
Lyrics
Johnny was an actor, oh you must have known,
Johnny, the character, was an actor, and the listener is expected to be familiar with him.
He wore his new Max Factor, nearly stole the show,
Johnny wore Max Factor makeup, almost stealing the spotlight or attention.
You go and tell him he's not the only one
The listener is instructed to inform Johnny that he's not the only one, suggesting competition or rivalry.
Night creatures, strangest features
Introduction of night creatures with peculiar characteristics.
White faces and painted eyes,
Describes the night creatures with white faces and painted eyes, emphasizing their distinct appearance.
Tongue teasers, oh you young deceivers,
Suggests that these night creatures are deceptive and tempting, especially to the young.
Night creatures on your heels so high
The night creatures are metaphorically chasing or pursuing someone with high ambitions or standards.
Angel was a dancer with a mean guitar,
Introduction of Angel, a dancer with a captivating guitar skill.
Played the big romancer,
Describes Angel as a romantic figure, comparable to a movie star but perhaps distant or unattainable.
Like a movie star, too far
Suggests that Angel's allure is too intense or overwhelming.
Burning the film behind his eyes
Implies that Angel has a vivid imagination or a rich inner world.
Night creatures, strangest features
Reiteration of the introduction of night creatures and their peculiarities.
White faces and painted eyes,
Reiterates the distinct features of the night creatures, emphasizing their appearance.
Tongue teasers, oh you young deceivers,
Reaffirms the deceptive nature of these creatures, especially to the young.
Night creatures on your heels so high
Repeats the idea that these night creatures are pursuing someone with high aspirations.
Girly Jane was lonely,
Introduction of Girly Jane, a lonely character who evokes a fright in the narrator.
She gave me such a fright
Describes Girly Jane's unsettling presence or situation.
Well all her jewels were phoney
Although Girly Jane's jewels are fake, they appear attractive or pleasant.
But they looked as nice as ice
Despite being artificial, Girly Jane's jewels look appealing, possibly representing superficial allure.
Freezing the light behind the stairs
Implies that Girly Jane freezes or conceals something important or valuable.
Night creatures, strangest features
Reiteration of night creatures and their peculiar characteristics.
White faces and painted eyes
Reiterates the unique features of night creatures, focusing on their appearance.
Tongue teasers, oh you young deceivers,
Reaffirms the deceptive nature of these creatures, especially towards the young.
Night creatures on your heels so high
Repeats the idea that night creatures are in pursuit of someone with high ambitions.
On your heels so high
Emphasizes that the pursuit of these night creatures is intense, with the target reaching high heights.
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