Midnight
Midnight Revelations: Shadows of Regret and the Ticking Clock
Lyrics
And in the dark he sits alone
Reflects the solitude of a person in darkness, possibly facing a challenging or final moment.
To watch his final hours breathing
Describes the observation of the individual's last moments, emphasizing the act of breathing as a significant aspect.
While unconcerned upon the wall
Highlights the indifference of the surroundings, represented by the wall, while the person is alone and vulnerable.
The clock it ticks away the time
Symbolizes the relentless passage of time, marked by the ticking clock, possibly alluding to the inevitability of fate.
No need for words for in the dark
Expresses the futility of words in the dark, suggesting a loss of communication or understanding in difficult situations.
All words have long since lost their meaning
Reiterates the diminished significance of words, implying a deeper disconnect or lack of meaning in the current circumstances.
Still when they whisper in his ear
Despite the loss of meaning, there is an attempt to decipher hidden messages when whispered to, reflecting a longing for understanding.
He tries to read between the lines
Continues the theme of attempting to discern meaning, suggesting a struggle to comprehend the unspoken or implicit.
What I see in the night
Presents a shift to a first-person perspective, contemplating what is observed or experienced during the night.
What I feel in your heart
Touches on emotions and feelings within someone's heart, introducing a personal and introspective element to the narrative.
All your dreams all your lies
Raises the question of authenticity, challenging the distinction between dreams and lies in the context of personal experiences.
Can you tell them apart
Ponders the difficulty of differentiating between dreams and lies, suggesting a blurred line between reality and falsehood.
See the hands on the clock
Draws attention to the movement of time through the hands on a clock, symbolizing the progression of life and events.
Are you watching them turn
Asks if the person is actively observing the passage of time, possibly contemplating their own mortality and life's fleeting nature.
For your candle is quite low
Highlights the diminishing vitality or time left, comparing it to a low candle, reinforcing the theme of imminent conclusion.
We've been watching it burn
Suggests a collective observation of the person's life burning away, emphasizing a shared awareness of the impending end.
Do you lie here awake
Poses a question about wakefulness, inviting reflection on one's actions and decisions as shadows symbolically witness them.
As the shadows look on
Addresses the presence of shadows, possibly representing unseen observers or the consequences of one's choices.
Should they cry for your sake
Contemplates whether the shadows should empathize or mourn for the person's well-being in the wake of their actions.
Should you sleep in their arms
Raises the possibility of finding solace or rest in the arms of the shadows, implying a connection between actions and consequences.
For the shadows see all
Affirms the comprehensive perception of shadows, emphasizing their ability to see and remember every aspect of one's existence.
And they rarely forget
Suggests the enduring nature of shadows' memories, reinforcing the idea that actions and dreams are not easily forgotten.
Every dream that you've had
Underlines the shadows' retention of every dream, implying a persistent awareness of both positive and regrettable experiences.
Every act you regret
Reiterates the shadows' recollection, emphasizing the enduring nature of memories related to actions that evoke regret.
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