Nightbirds
Whispers of Night: Marti West's Haunting Tale of Resilience
Lyrics
Red lights and the headlights of cars
Depiction of red lights and car headlights amid rain and steam, creating a chaotic scene at night.
Through the rain and the steam scream in the night
Describing the sounds piercing through the night's chaos, possibly signifying distress or urgency.
And oh there's a tortured man in a courtyard
A troubled individual in a courtyard, physically weak yet seeking a confrontation or struggle.
His legs may be weak but still he begs for a fight
Despite physical weakness, the person desires to engage in a fight or conflict.
When I'm alone and I'm frightened and I feel her grip tighten
Feelings of fear and vulnerability when alone, experiencing a tightening grip, possibly metaphorical.
She sends nightbirds to howl out my door
Reference to the female sending "nightbirds" to intensify the feelings of fear or unease.
When I'm alone and I'm frightened and I feel her grip tighten
Reiteration of the sensation of fear and a tightening grip, suggesting a recurring and unsettling experience.
She sends nightbirds to howl out my door
Repetition emphasizing the continuous sending of "nightbirds" to intensify fear or discomfort.
Just keep your head above the water
An advice to remain resilient amidst difficulties, possibly referencing a challenging situation.
There's a slaughter raging outside
Indication of a violent conflict or chaos occurring outside, urging caution or self-preservation.
And I keep still when I'm spoken for
Submission or compliance when spoken to, possibly indicating a suppressed voice or identity.
But you know it takes a broken man to hide
Suggesting that concealing one's emotions or true self requires a fractured or damaged individual.
And over your shoulder cold hands start to hold you
An ominous feeling of being watched or pursued by something threatening or chilling.
Tin soldiers in black uniform
Imagery of soldiers dressed in black, possibly representing oppressive or forceful entities.
And oh with their worlds made from matchsticks they'll batter down your hatches
Metaphorically portraying destructive forces attempting to break through defenses or barriers.
But their souls are tattered and torn
Despite their power, the aggressors have inner turmoil or suffer from their actions.
When I'm alone and I'm frightened and I feel her grip tighten
Repetition emphasizing the recurring sense of fear and the disturbing actions of the female figure.
She sends nightbirds to howl out my door
Continuation of the pattern of fear and unease caused by the sending of "nightbirds".
When I'm alone and I'm frightened and I feel her grip tighten
Reiteration of the unsettling experience of fear induced by the actions of the female.
She sends nightbirds to howl out my door
Repeated reference to the continual sending of "nightbirds" to intensify feelings of discomfort or distress.
Just keep your head above the water
Encouragement to stay resilient in the face of external turmoil or conflict.
There's a slaughter raging outside
Reiteration of the violent or chaotic situation happening externally, urging caution.
And I keep still when I'm spoken for
Conforming or staying silent in a designated role or situation, possibly out of necessity.
But you know it takes a broken man to hide
Implying that hiding true feelings or self requires a damaged or fractured individual.
To hide
Repetition emphasizing the idea that concealing oneself necessitates internal brokenness.
To hide
Further emphasizing the notion of hiding one's true self due to inner damage or turmoil.
To hide
Continued emphasis on the idea of concealing oneself as a result of internal struggles.
To hide
Reiteration stressing the notion of hiding due to internal conflicts or damage.
To hide
Continued stress on the concept of concealing oneself because of internal turmoil or damage.
Just keep your head above the water
Repeated advice to endure despite external chaos or conflict.
There's a slaughter raging outside
Reiteration of the ongoing chaos or conflict happening externally.
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