Voices
Agent Orange (USA) Lyrics
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It seems to me that in the past
The darkness was my friend
Those times have changed, I'm now a stranger
In a violent place
I walk alone down empty streets
I turn my head, did someone call my name?
I feel alright - but I keep on hearing voices in the night
I've got a feeling something's wrong
But I can't place it
A feeling that I know is real
'Cause I can taste it
Someone's watching me - I feel their presence
But I can't see them
Some else is right behind me
I hold my breath - I get the feeling...
I feel alright - but I keep on hearing voices in the night
The lyrics of "Voices in the Night" by Agent Orange (USA) seem to tell the story of someone walking alone in a dark, unfamiliar and violent place. The singer used to be comfortable with the darkness as his/her friend but things have changed now. Walking down the empty streets, he/she feels like someone is watching and following. Even though everything seems to be alright, he/she cannot shake off the feeling that something's not right.
The song seems to capture the feeling of paranoia and uneasiness that often comes with being in an unfamiliar and possibly dangerous place. The voices in the night could be a metaphor for the fears and anxieties that haunt us. It is interesting to note how the lyrics describe the singer's inability to see their stalker or the presence they feel, making it even more frightening.
Overall, "Voices in the Night" is a song that talks about the sensation of being in an unknown and dangerous situation. It creates a sense of tension and apprehension as the lyrics build up through the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Night time - all alone - nowhere to begin
Being alone at night with no direction or purpose
It seems to me that in the past
The darkness was my friend
Those times have changed, I'm now a stranger
Having had a previous comfort with darkness, now feeling like a stranger to it
In a violent place
I walk alone down empty streets
I turn my head, did someone call my name?
Navigating through a dangerous environment, feeling isolated and paranoid
I feel alright - but I keep on hearing voices in the night
I've got a feeling something's wrong
But I can't place it
A feeling that I know is real
'Cause I can taste it
Physically feeling okay, but sensing something is off and having a tangible feeling of unease
Someone's watching me - I feel their presence
But I can't see them
Some else is right behind me
I hold my breath - I get the feeling...
Experiencing a sense of being watched and followed, but unable to identify or see the observer
I feel alright - but I keep on hearing voices in the night
Continuing to have a sense of unease despite feeling physically okay
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