Lyrics
See into the future
Reflecting on the future.
See into the past
Reflecting on the past.
I gotta tell you what I'm seeing in the glass
Expressing the act of revealing what is seen in a glass, possibly a metaphor for insight or revelation.
Tall dark stranger, knocking your door
Describing a mysterious stranger at the door.
Looking through the window,
The stranger is observing from outside, looking for someone.
It's you he's looking for
Addressing the listener as the one the stranger is seeking.
Don't be acting crazy don't you cause a riot
Advising against erratic behavior to avoid chaos.
Stand very still,
Emphasizing the importance of standing still and remaining quiet.
Keep very quiet
Continuing to stress the need for stillness and silence.
You'll never see the face
Suggesting that the stranger's face will remain unseen.
Of the man in the window
Implies an escalating sense of fear and tension.
Heart begins to race
The listener's heart is racing due to fear.
He's the one to spring you a surprise
The stranger is anticipated to reveal a surprise.
Aaah, the ripper master of disguise
Referring to the stranger as the Ripper, a master of disguise.
See into the mind
Encouraging insight into the mind.
See into the brain
Encouraging insight into the brain, possibly exploring the motives of the Ripper.
Try to find the reasons that Jacky's out again
Seeking reasons for Jack the Ripper's reappearance.
Slipping and sliding don't even try to hide
Warning against futile attempts to hide from the Ripper.
Just like your shadow, breathing at your side
Comparing the Ripper to a shadow, always close.
Don't give into panic,
Advising against panic and running.
Don't you run an' scream
Reinforcing the haunting nature of the Ripper in dreams.
Aaah, the ripper, haunting all your dreams
You'll never see the face
Further intensification of fear with a racing heart.
Of the man in the window
Reiteration of the mysterious man in the window.
Heart begins to race
Continuation of heightened tension and fear.
He's the one to spring you a surprise
Anticipation of a surprising revelation from the Ripper.
Aaah, The ripper master of disguise
Repeating the description of the Ripper as a master of disguise.
Cold steel, whisper in the night
Introducing a chilling presence with cold steel in the night.
He'll be at your side, with a smile and a knife
Describing the Ripper's proximity with a smile and a knife.
It's seems like dreaming, moving in the dance
Creating a dreamlike atmosphere with a dance and a sense of impending doom in a romanticized manner.
The last embrace you'll ever know, The violence of romance
Highlighting the violent aspect of romantic encounters with the Ripper.
Don't try to run, you'll trip and fall
Advising against futile attempts to escape.
You'd be a fool
Emphasizing the danger of being fooled by the Ripper's proximity.
He's right beside you and he can be so cruel
Describing the Ripper's cruelty when close.
Stand O very still your heart is beating like a drum
Repeating the advice to remain still, emphasizing a pounding heart.
He turns his face towards you
Describing the Ripper turning his face towards the listener.
And the two move as one
Depicting a synchronized movement between the Ripper and the listener.
And so the mystery continues to beguile
Continuation of the mysterious and beguiling nature of the Ripper.
The ones who know can never tell you of his smile
Highlighting the secrecy surrounding the Ripper's smile.
See the faces shiver, see the figures move
Observing the reactions of those who witness the Ripper.
How can you see they move so fast
Questioning the visibility of fast-moving figures.
You're bound to lose
Expressing the inevitability of loss when encountering the Ripper.
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