Lyrics
VerseThey’re hiding in the darkness They’re waiting on their prey They’re lurking in the shadows They know that your afraid
They are concealed in the darkness, patiently waiting for their prey, lurking in the shadows, aware of your fear.
Pre Don’t close your eyes darling Don’t close your eyes
Warning not to shut your eyes, emphasizing the importance of staying alert.
Don’t close your eyes darling They’re not far behind
Reiteration of the warning not to close your eyes, suggesting the imminent danger is close.
Oooooo, ooooo Oooooo, ooooo
Repeating the ominous sound, possibly emphasizing the intensity of the situation.
Verse 2
Transition to the second verse.
Shhhhh, you best keep quiet
Advising to stay silent, implying that making noise could be perilous.
If you wanna stay alive
Emphasizing the importance of silence for survival.
You can run but they will find you They’ve hunted you for miles
Despite running, the pursuers will inevitably catch you, having tracked you for a considerable distance.
Pre Don’t close your eyes darling Don’t close your eyes
Reiteration of the warning not to close your eyes, intensifying the sense of impending danger.
Don’t close your eyes darling They’re coming for you
Stating that the threat is approaching and cannot be avoided.
Chorus
Introduction of the chorus.
Watch out, they’re coming for you They’re coming for you
Alerting about the imminent danger, emphasizing that they are closing in.
You ooooooo
Expressing a sense of urgency or fear with vocalization.
Watch out, they’re coming for you They’re coming for you
Repeating the warning of the approaching threat.
Bridge
Transition to the bridge.
You can run, But you can’t hide (They’re coming for you) You can run, But you can’t hide (They’re coming for you) You can run, But you can’t hide (They’re coming for you) You can run, You can run....
Repeating the idea that running is futile, emphasizing the inevitability of being found.
Chorus
Reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing the imminent danger once again.
You ooooooo
Repeating the vocalization, possibly to intensify the sense of urgency.
Watch out they’re coming for you
Warning to be cautious as the threat is approaching.
Watch out, they’re coming for you They’re coming for you
Repeating the alert about the imminent danger, reinforcing the urgency of the situation.
You ooooooo
Reiteration of the vocalization, contributing to the atmosphere of fear or urgency.
Watch out, they’re coming for you They’re coming for you
Restating the warning of the approaching threat, underlining the immediate danger.
You ooooooo
Repetition of the vocalization, possibly for emotional emphasis.
Watch out they’re coming for you
Final warning about the imminent threat, urging vigilance.
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