Blow Back
Akira Yamaoka Feat. Melissa Williamson (Mary Elizabeth McGlynn) Lyrics
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Dark light
Blinds me
Am I fading in light?
I can see through the fear, nice try
Just a matter of time, it's another lie
When the fire turns cold, who's here?
Closer to the source of my pain
Mirror yours
Oh, I'm not myself
My God, what have you done?
Oh, the memories of them keep coming home...
And the nightmares are good, so good
Will I ever wake up?
Am I here right now?
Was the question too hard?
Dad was right
He said nightmares are good
Mommy, Am I dead now?
Tell me
Why do we...?
The lyrics to Akira Yamaoka Feat. Melissa Williamson's song Blow Back seem to express a sense of confusion and fear, as the singer questions their own existence. The song begins with a contrast between daylight and darkness, with the darkness blinding the singer. This could represent a sense of being lost, unsure of where to turn next. The singer sees through the fear, recognizing it for what it is: another lie. But when the fire turns cold and there's nobody to turn to, the singer realizes that they only have themselves to rely on.
The second verse brings up the idea of pain and mirrors. The singer acknowledges that their pain is coming from within and that it is reflected in others. They feel like they're not themselves, as if they've lost their identity. Memories keep coming back to haunt them, and even their nightmares seem comforting in a strange way. This could suggest a sense of feeling numb and disconnected from reality. The singer even questions whether they're dead, asking their mother for answers.
Overall, the song seems to capture a sense of confusion and pain, with the singer trying to make sense of their own identity and existence amidst difficult circumstances. The haunting melody and lyrics contribute to the eerie atmosphere of the song, creating a sense of unease that matches the theme of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Daylight
The presence of light during the day
Dark light
A type of dim lighting that also creates shadows
Blinds me
Prevents me from seeing clearly
Am I fading in light?
Am I losing myself or becoming weaker because of the light?
I can see through the fear, nice try
I am not afraid anymore, despite someone's attempt to scare me
Just a matter of time, it's another lie
The ultimately inevitable truth will be revealed after a while
When the fire turns cold, who's here?
When things get difficult, who is still present?
It sure looks like it's me
I am the only one left here, it seems
Closer to the source of my pain
Moving towards the origin of my suffering
Mirror yours
Reflecting the pain you also feel
Oh, I'm not myself
I am not feeling like my usual self
My God, what have you done?
Expressing shock and despair towards someone's actions
Oh, the memories of them keep coming home...
My thoughts of them continue to come back to me
And the nightmares are good, so good
The nightmares, despite being undesirable, are at least worthwhile
Will I ever wake up?
Will I ever escape from this hellish dream?
Am I here right now?
Doubting one's own existence or presence in reality
Was the question too hard?
Asking if a puzzle or challenge was too difficult to solve
Dad was right
Acknowledging the truth or wisdom in a statement made by one's father
He said nightmares are good
Recalling how one's father believed that nightmares had some benefit or value
Mommy, Am I dead now?
Asking if one is already dead
Tell me
Requesting an answer or explanation
Why do we...?
Beginning to ask a question or express confusion about something
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@creppypastalover
Daylight
Dark light
Blinds me
Am I fading in light?
I can see through the fear, nice try
Just a matter of time, it's another lie
When the fire turns cold, who's here?
It sure looks like it's me
Closer to the source of my pain
Mirror knows
Oh, I'm not myself
My God, what have you done?
Oh, the memories of them keep coming home
And the nightmares are good, so good
Will I ever wake up?
Am I here right now?
Was the question too hard?
Dad was right
He said nightmares are good
Mommy, am I dead now?
Tell me why do we
@MrKutKuGaruga96
Akira is the best and Elizbeth... her voice is amazing.
@creppypastalover
Daylight
Dark light
Blinds me
Am I fading in light?
I can see through the fear, nice try
Just a matter of time, it's another lie
When the fire turns cold, who's here?
It sure looks like it's me
Closer to the source of my pain
Mirror knows
Oh, I'm not myself
My God, what have you done?
Oh, the memories of them keep coming home
And the nightmares are good, so good
Will I ever wake up?
Am I here right now?
Was the question too hard?
Dad was right
He said nightmares are good
Mommy, am I dead now?
Tell me why do we
@eymarwork
Never gets old we sure put in that energy we back silent hill 4 life
@christinavialva2135
Great song and cover art! :)
@scarecrow6236
as an old goth this blows my skirt up......as i have just discovered this sublime pairing of mr yamaoka and m e g are these tracks just from games or are they film soundtracks...let me know
@laughingomen
scarecrow 62 they are from the silent hill franchise. its a really nice line-up of games that i would recommend checking out
@Bo-Dog
“The nightmares are good, so good”👿
@therunner6195
Bjork vibes. Instead is a great song. ❤
@jackchin8026
Why isn’t this song on apple music
@DoriMartin
★☆☆☆☆☆☆★