Lyrics
Everything seemed normal at first
Introduction to a situation that initially appears normal.
Then it hit like a hammer in the dead of the night
A sudden and impactful realization or event, disrupting the calm of the night.
First impressions couldn't be worse
Initial impressions are not positive.
With no reason to stammer, we set darkness alight
No need to hesitate; they confront the darkness and bring light.
Something's living inside the wall
Suggests a hidden threat or mystery inside the walls.
Stand by the phone in case they call
Waiting anxiously for communication, possibly anticipating danger.
There's a darkness within this town
Describing a pervasive darkness in the town where shadows dwell.
Where shadows reside
Emphasizing the presence of shadows.
From dusk until dawn
The upside-down world occurs from dusk till dawn, highlighting a prolonged unsettling period.
When the whole world is upside down
Literal and metaphorical inversion of the world, chaos.
And there's nowhere to hide
No safe place during this chaotic period.
You have to hold on
A call for resilience and determination in challenging times.
To keep from slipping in the dark
To avoid succumbing to the difficulties.
Drop your toys; let's head for the hills
Abandon distractions and focus on survival.
We won't need no protection if we just use our mind
Rely on mental strength for protection, indicating a psychological challenge.
Late at night, it's giving me chills
Night brings fear and uncertainty.
Suffering misdirection, can't afford to lose time
Facing challenges and can't afford to waste time.
Read the messages in the lights
Interpreting signals or messages for guidance.
Just hope it barks worse than it bites
Hope that challenges are less severe than anticipated.
There's a darkness within this town
Reiteration of the pervasive darkness with shadows.
Where shadows reside
Continued emphasis on the presence of shadows.
From dusk until dawn
Reiteration of the extended duration of the upside-down world.
When the whole world is upside down
Reiteration of the chaotic state of the world.
And there's nowhere to hide
No refuge or escape.
You have to hold on
Encouragement to persevere despite challenges.
To keep from slipping in the dark
To prevent succumbing to the difficulties in the dark.
If you want us to find you
A call for a signal or indication for guidance.
Give us a sign of where to go
The plea for guidance to navigate the chaos.
Trust that your friends are behind you
Assurance that friends are supportive.
Just listen to the radio
Suggested reliance on external information for direction.
Should I stay or should I go
A repeated questioning of a decision in the face of uncertainty.
Should I stay or should I go
A repetition of the internal conflict.
Should I stay or should I go
Continued uncertainty and indecision.
There's a darkness within this town
Reiteration of the pervasive darkness and shadows in the town.
Where shadows reside
Continued emphasis on the presence of shadows.
From dusk until dawn
Reiteration of the extended duration of the upside-down world.
When the whole world is upside down
Reiteration of the chaotic state of the world.
And there's nowhere to hide
No refuge or escape.
You have to hold on
Encouragement to persevere despite challenges.
To keep from slipping in the dark
To prevent succumbing to the difficulties in the dark.
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