Night of the Demon
Demon Lyrics
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There's death on the wind
And a heartbeat that's pounding like rain
There's a flash in the sky
A cry of a hound
As if someone is wailing the dead
And the nightmare begins as the Devil rides out
From the heat thru the gates of Hell
And there's no escape from the curse of the damned
You better beware
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high
Better lock up your doors
And get off the streets
If you fear for the reaper of souls
For they say when he rides he never returns
Till he's paid back the debt that he owes
So beware of the night
As the darkness descends the terror's about to unfold
And pray that your life will be spared of the fate
You better beware
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high
And the nightmare begins as the Devil rides out
From the heat thru the gates of Hell
And there's no escape from the curse of the damned
You better beware
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high
The lyrics of Demon's song "Night of the Demon" depict a scene of horror and fear as the Devil rides out from the gates of Hell. The first verse sets the mood with images of death and pounding heartbeats, followed by a cry of a hound that sounds like it's wailing for the dead. The nightmare begins with the arrival of the Devil, and there's no escape for those unlucky enough to be caught in his path. The chorus serves as a warning to those listening to the song to be aware of the night, as it's the night of the demon when spirits run high.
The second verse raises the stakes further, as the lyrics warn that those who fear for the reaper of souls need to lock up their doors and get off the streets. The Devil is depicted as an entity that never returns until he has paid back the debt he owes, suggesting that his presence is permanently life-changing. The third verse offers a glimmer of hope in the form of a prayer, that one's life might be spared from the fate that awaits them. Still, the lyrics serve as a reminder that there's no escape from the curse of the damned.
Overall, "Night of the Demon" presents a vivid and eerie picture of a world where demonic forces reign supreme, and fear and terror abound. The lyrics encourage listeners to beware and be aware of the danger lurking in the shadows, where the Devil himself might be waiting.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a scream in the night
The night is silent except for a loud, painful scream that breaks the calm.
There's death on the wind
The breeze brings with it a sense of danger, as if death is lurking somewhere close by.
And a heartbeat that's pounding like rain
The singer's heart is beating so fast and hard, it feels like it's raining inside their own chest.
There's a flash in the sky
A sudden burst of light illuminates the sky, startling the artist and hinting at something sinister.
A cry of a hound
A dog's howl breaks the night, and it sounds almost human, as if it's mourning the dead too.
As if someone is wailing the dead
The dog's cry is so mournful, it almost sounds like a person is wailing for the dead that roam the night.
And the nightmare begins as the Devil rides out
The horrors of the night have only just started, signaled by the arrival of the Devil himself.
From the heat thru the gates of Hell
The Devil charges forth from the fiery depths of Hell like a wrathful god.
And there's no escape from the curse of the damned
Those who are cursed by the Devil have no hope of escaping his wrath and torment.
You better beware
The artist warns the listener to be cautious and stay alert.
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
The singer reminds the listener of the night's ominous significance.
When spirits run high
The night is ripe with spiritual activity, whether good or evil.
Better lock up your doors
The singer advises the listener to secure their home, protecting themselves from whatever horrors may come.
And get off the streets
The singer urges listeners to stay indoors, avoiding the dangerous and unpredictable nighttime streets.
If you fear for the reaper of souls
If the listener worries about meeting the reaper who collects souls, they should take extra precaution.
For they say when he rides he never returns
The reaper is so dangerous, once he takes someone's soul they never return to the world of the living.
Till he's paid back the debt that he owes
The reaper is collecting the souls of those who owe him or who have crossed him in some way, determined to settle his score.
So beware of the night
The singer once more urges the listener to be careful and wary of the dangers of this ominous night.
As the darkness descends the terror's about to unfold
As darkness falls, the full scope of the horrors of the night is about to be revealed.
And pray that your life will be spared of the fate
The artist suggests that the listener should pray for their life and safety on this most terrifying of nights.
Contributed by Eli S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rawkpunkerz
There's a scream in the night
And death on the wind
And a heartbeat that's pounding like rain
There's a flash in the sky
A cry of a hound
As if someone is wailing the dead
And the nightmare begins as the Devil rides out
From the heat through the gates of Hell
And there's no escape from the curse of the damned
Oh You better beware
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high?
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high?
Better lock up your doors
And get off the streets
If you fear for the reaper of souls
For they say when he rides he never returns
Till he's paid back the debt that he's owed
So beware of the night
As the darkness descends the terror's about to unfold
And pray that your life will be spared of the fate
Ooooooohhh
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high?
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high?
And the nightmare begins as the Devil rides out
From the heat through the gates of Hell
And there's no escape from the curse of the damned
Oh You better beware
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high?
Don't you know it's the night of the demon
When spirits run high? [4X]
@giovanni.moramarco
Apro gli occhi un mattino e cerco vicino
l'abat-jour non è sul comodino
Aggredito dal sonno sono tratto in inganno
e ho appoggiato una guancia sul tonno
e sono senza coperte, c'è un freddo polare
si sente uno strano ronzio
Ma cos'è sto rumore che mi ha colto assopito
ho il timore di averlo capito
Questa notte ho dormito nel frigo, nell'umidità
tra le uova e i pintoni di vino
e ho avuto un amplesso con un baccalà
Se provaste anche voi a dormire nel frigo
non direste che è poi così figo
ma con l'andare del tempo ci si può abituare
finireste per provare piacere
nel rotolarvi nel sugo, nel mangiare il mangiare
nel parlare coi frutti di mare
e nonostante questo ronzio incessante
ho capito una cosa importante
Sono nato per stare nel frigo, nell'umidità
tra le uova e i pintoni di vino
con tutti i vantaggi che il frigo mi da
E c'è una strana presenza, un qualcosa di vivo
sento addirittura il respiro
ma francamente una cosa non ho ancora capito
come ho fatto a trovar Rocky IV nel frigo?
Rocky IV esci fuori dal frigo che c'è umidità
Rocky IV ha capito l'intrigo
così da quel giorno lui vive con me
Finalmente ho trovato un amico, chissà se ci sta
faccio in fretta ti giuro mi sbrigo
se tu Rocky IV ti giri di qua
Non lamentarti non ho ancora finito, attaccati qua
tutto sommato il tuo colorito
non è poi diverso da quel baccalà
@michaelstephen819
One of the best NWOBHM tracks. With the right promotion, this could have been up there with Journey and Survivor of that time. Great blend of heavy riffs and melody.
@kenderen3736
This was a great song from an overlooked band. The whole album was very professionally done.
@Srbelj
No band has ever hit me on first hear like Demon has.
We must do whatever to preserve this music.
@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.
This whole album was badass 🤘
@biggusdickus7089
This dude has a good voice. That's why I like this band
@costafinkel
Man, I've been hearing this track for about 20 years and at least once a year these riffs and lyrics come to my mind out of nowhere. Tonight was such night. These melodies just came to my mind. I dont know what activates it.
@kooppool4862
Gabriel Costa metal virus?
@costafinkel
Demon flu ; )))
@iStuwie
Your brain doesn't want to let go..
@j.t.8848
Certain songs do this to me too. I can name a few others like.. Scorpions - Big City Nights. Krokus - Screaming in the Night & Michael Schenker Group - Desert Song........ many others..