Car chase terror
★M83 Lyrics
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It was only a dream, mommy
He was there
His car was parked there in the same gas station
All dressed in green, dark green
I couldn't move my head, but I was watching him in the mirror
His face was sort of erased
But I knew he was looking at me
Two invisible eyes, two invisible and monstrous eyes
Please stop, you're frightening me
I'm sorry, butterfly
You shouldn't listen to mommy
Go back to sleep
I'm not tired anymore
I just want to get away from here
Mommy needs some sleep too
We've got a long way to go tomorrow
Go back to sleep angel, mom is going to keep the devil away
Now close your eyes, everything is fine, everything is light
Mom loves you more than any mom in the world
See you in the morning light where the bird sings with the sun
I love you, sweetie
I love you, mom
Wake up, wake up!
What's happening?
I felt his breath in my hair
He's here, I know he's here!
Well start the car mom, hurry up!
I can't, I can't, I don't know what to do
Turn the key, please!
Go! Go!
Where is he?
He's right behind us, mom
I told you, you got to keep quiet now!
Mommy, I don't want to die!
I'm so afraid, he's coming!
He's going to hit us
Faster, faster!
I can't, where is he?
You just have to keep quiet
He must be so crazy right now
He is going to kill us for sure
Mom, mom
Shut up!
It's too late, he was just there
It's always too late
Look at my hands, I'm shaking, all my body is shaking
Mommy, it was only, mommy
He was there, he was just there
Mommy
The lyrics of "Car Chase Terror" by M83 depict a horrifying dream or nightmare scenario experienced by a child and their mother. The song begins with the child expressing fear and anxiety, noting that their entire body is shaking. The child acknowledges that it was only a dream, seeking comfort from their mother.
The dream involved an encounter with a mysterious and terrifying figure. The presence of this person is represented by their car parked at a gas station, described as being dark green. The child is unable to move their head, but they watch the figure through the mirror. The figure's face is indistinct, almost erased, but the child feels the intense gaze of their two invisible and monstrous eyes.
The mother attempts to calm the child, assuring them that everything is fine and that they should go back to sleep. However, the child insists on wanting to escape from the situation. The mother reminds the child that they have a long journey ahead, promising to protect them. She urges the child to sleep, expressing her love for them and proclaiming that everything will be alright.
Suddenly, the child wakes up in a panic, believing that the figure from their dream is present. They urge their mother to start the car and escape, but the mother is paralyzed with fear and uncertainty. The child becomes increasingly anxious and fearful, sensing the presence of the figure. The mother tries to silence the child, emphasizing the need for silence to survive. As their panic intensifies, the song ends with a grim realization that it is too late, and the figure was indeed present.
Overall, "Car Chase Terror" captures the terror and helplessness one experiences in a nightmare, particularly the vulnerability of a child and the feeling of being pursued by an unknown threat. The lyrics convey a sense of fear, desperation, and the desperate fight for survival.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at my hands, I'm shaking, all my body is shaking
My hands are trembling uncontrollably, and fear has engulfed my entire body.
It was only a dream, mommy
The terrifying experience was nothing but a nightmare, mother.
He was there
He was present in that horrific moment.
His car was parked there in the same gas station
His vehicle was positioned at the same gas station.
All dressed in green, dark green
He was wearing an attire completely in dark green.
I couldn't move my head, but I was watching him in the mirror
Although unable to turn my head, I could see him through the rearview mirror.
Oh, it was horrible!
It was an utterly terrifying experience!
His face was sort of erased
His facial features seemed blurred or distorted.
But I knew he was looking at me
Despite the unclear visuals, I was certain that he had his eyes fixed on me.
Two invisible eyes, two invisible and monstrous eyes
There were two unseen and menacing eyes observing me.
Please stop, you're frightening me
Please cease your actions, as they are causing me immense fear.
I'm sorry, butterfly
Forgive me, my dear child.
You shouldn't listen to mommy
You should not pay attention to what I say, darling.
Go back to sleep
Return to your slumber.
I'm not tired anymore
I am no longer feeling sleepy.
I just want to get away from here
My sole desire is to escape this place.
Mommy needs some sleep too
Mother also requires rest.
We've got a long way to go tomorrow
We have a significant distance to cover in our journey tomorrow.
Go back to sleep angel, mom is going to keep the devil away
Return to sleep, my angel, as I will protect you from any harm.
Now close your eyes, everything is fine, everything is light
Now shut your eyes, everything is okay, and there is only brightness.
Mom loves you more than any mom in the world
Mother loves you more than any other mother in the entire world.
See you in the morning light where the bird sings with the sun
We will reunite in the morning when the bird harmonizes with the rising sun.
I love you, sweetie
I adore you, my dear.
Wake up, wake up!
Waken, rouse from your sleep!
What's happening?
What is currently taking place?
I felt his breath in my hair
I sensed his breath near my hair.
He's here, I know he's here!
He is present, I can sense his presence!
Well start the car mom, hurry up!
Mother, quickly initiate the car's engine!
I can't, I can't, I don't know what to do
I am unable to, I am clueless about the appropriate course of action.
Turn the key, please!
Rotate the car key, I implore you!
Go! Go!
Drive away! Hasten!
Where is he?
Where is he located?
He's right behind us, mom
Mother, he is in close pursuit behind our vehicle.
I told you, you got to keep quiet now!
I previously warned you, you must remain silent now!
Mommy, I don't want to die!
Mother, I have no desire to perish!
I'm so afraid, he's coming!
I am overwhelmed with fear, he is approaching!
He's going to hit us
He intends to collide with us.
Faster, faster!
Increase speed, accelerate swiftly!
I can't, where is he?
I am incapable of doing so, and where is he now?
You just have to keep quiet
Your only task is to remain silent.
He must be so crazy right now
He must be in a state of extreme madness at the moment.
He is going to kill us for sure
He will undoubtedly cause our demise.
Mom, mom
Mother, mother!
Shut up!
Be quiet!
It's too late, he was just there
It is too late, he was just in close proximity.
It's always too late
In such situations, time always runs out before we can react.
Look at my hands, I'm shaking, all my body is shaking
Observe my trembling hands, my entire body is trembling with fear.
Mommy, it was only, mommy
Mother, it was just a dreadful occurrence, mother.
He was there, he was just there
He was present, he was just in close proximity.
Mommy
Mother
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anthony Gonzalez, Yann Gonzalez
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