Crying Wolf
Chained Demons: A Tale of Love and Loss
Lyrics
I was crying wolf, while you were crying
The speaker falsely alarmed others by crying for help or attention, possibly in a manipulative manner, while someone else was genuinely upset or distressed.
I knew I recognized you, I didn’t know we used to be lovers
The speaker recognized the person but didn't realize they had a past romantic relationship.
So talk me down from this, hurry up ‘cause I’m still trying to find my feet
The speaker is asking for assistance in calming them down quickly because they are still struggling to regain stability or composure.
Like ravens in the dark, begging for a spark, or a light reflected on the screen
Comparing themselves to ravens seeking light in darkness, possibly seeking guidance or a sign to navigate through challenging times.
I knew what you were thinking, I didn’t want to say it
The speaker understood the thoughts of the other person but chose not to verbalize them.
And now we’ve chained up all our demons, and they’re plotting their escape
Both the speaker and the person have attempted to control their inner struggles, but those struggles are preparing to resurface or break free.
I’m afraid I’ve given up, like a fool who’s learned his place
The speaker feels they've surrendered or given up hope, accepting a submissive role without fighting anymore.
There’s a chapel down off Main Street, we used to beg for faith
Reference to a location where both the speaker and the person used to seek solace or hope in the past.
As long as there’s a night I’ll be afraid
The speaker will continue to feel fearful as long as darkness or uncertain times persist.
You called me up, from a diner you were drinking
The person contacted the speaker from a diner while drinking.
To let me know that you’d be gone
The person informed the speaker of their imminent departure.
You were pacing, your mind was somewhere else
The person seemed preoccupied or lost in thought.
You were fading, and those pills don’t seem to help
Despite taking medication (pills), the person's condition or state of mind doesn't seem to improve.
I’ve read a script like this, we’re running out of time
The situation feels familiar to the speaker, and there's a sense of urgency or running out of time.
And now we’ve chained up all our demons, and they’re plotting their escape
Reiteration of the struggle to contain inner demons that are preparing to resurface.
I’m afraid I’ve given up, like a fool who’s learned his place
Reiteration of the feeling of giving up or resigning to a fate without resistance.
There’s a chapel down off Main Street, we used to beg for faith
Reiteration of a place where faith or hope was sought in the past.
As long as there’s a night I’ll be afraid
The speaker anticipates continued fear as long as night or uncertainty persists.
And now we’ve chained up all our demons, and they’re plotting their escape
Repetitions of the same themes of struggling with inner demons, giving up, seeking faith, and feeling afraid.
I’m afraid I’ve given up, like a fool who’s learned his place
-There’s a chapel down off Main Street, we used to beg for faith
-As long as there’s a night I’ll be afraid
-And now we’ve chained up all our demons, and they’re plotting their escape
-I’m afraid I’ve given up, like a fool who’s learned his place
-There’s a chapel down off Main Street, we used to beg for faith
-As long as there’s a night I’ll be afraid
-Nobody could love you the way I used to do
Repetition emphasizing that no one else can love the person as the speaker once did.
Nobody could love you the way I used to do
-Nobody could love you the way I used to do
-Nobody could love you the way I used to do
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