Demons
Anthem Lights Lyrics
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And the saints we see are all made of gold
When your dreams all fail and
The ones we hail are the worst of all
And the blood's run stale
I wanna hide the truth, I wanna shelter you
But with the beast inside
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close it's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
At the curtain's call, it's the last of all
When the lights fade out
All the sinners crawl
So they dug your grave and the masquerade
Will come calling out at the mess you've made
Don't wanna let you down, but I am hell-bound
Though this is all for you
Don't wanna hide the truth
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close it's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
They say it's what you make
I say it's up to fate
It's woven in my soul, I need to let you go
Your eyes, they shine so bright
I wanna save that light
I can't escape this now
Unless you show me how
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close it's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
(Get too close) it's dark
Inside (Dark inside)
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
The lyrics of "Demons" by Anthem Lights explore themes of inner struggles, hiding one's true self, and the complexities of human nature.
The opening lines set a somber tone, describing a cold and hopeless atmosphere where dreams fail and even the seemingly virtuous individuals are revealed to be flawed. The singer expresses a desire to protect someone, to shelter them from the truth, but acknowledges the presence of a beast within them that cannot be hidden. No matter what kind of people we become, we are all still driven by greed. The "kingdom come" mentioned here can be interpreted as the consequences of our actions catching up to us.
The chorus delves deeper into the singer's inner demons. When others feel their intensity or look into their eyes, they can see the darkness within. The demons, metaphorical representations of their flaws and struggles, reside in the depths of their being. The singer warns others not to get too close, for the darkness is all-encompassing.
The subsequent verse refers to the final act of a performance, where the sinners are left crawling and the consequences of their actions become apparent. The masquerade suggests disguising oneself and the destructive mess created by the person's actions. Despite not wanting to disappoint the listener, the singer admits to being bound by their inner turmoil and unable to hide the truth. The repeated reference to greed reiterates the flawed nature of humanity and the consequences it brings.
The bridge reflects a realization that our choices are a combination of personal effort and the influence of fate. The singer feels a deep connection to the listener and struggles to let go. They express a desire to save the brightness and light they see in the listener's eyes, yearning to be shown a way out of their own darkness.
Overall, "Demons" by Anthem Lights explores the inner conflict and struggle with one's true self, the consequences of our actions, and the yearning for redemption and salvation from our own flaws. It serves as a reminder that despite our best intentions, we all have demons we must confront and overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
When the days are cold and the cards all fold
When life feels difficult and everything seems to go wrong.
And the saints we see are all made of gold
The people we admire or look up to disappoint us.
When your dreams all fail and the ones we hail are the worst of all
When our aspirations crumble and the people we celebrate are actually the most terrible.
And the blood's run stale
When passion and excitement have faded away.
I wanna hide the truth, I wanna shelter you
I want to protect you from the harsh reality and keep the truth hidden.
But with the beast inside, there's nowhere we can hide
However, our inner demons constantly haunt us and cannot be escaped.
No matter what we breed, we still are made of greed
Despite our efforts to create a better world, we are inherently selfish and driven by desire.
This is my kingdom come, this is my kingdom come
The consequences of our actions create our own personal hell or paradise.
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
When you experience my intensity, search for truth in my gaze.
It's where my demons hide
My flaws and inner struggles are concealed within me.
Don't get too close, it's dark inside
Do not get too emotionally involved, as there is darkness within me.
At the curtain's call, it's the last of all
At the end of everything, when it's too late to change.
When the lights fade out, all the sinners crawl
When all hope is gone, the guilty fall to their lowest point.
So they dug your grave and the masquerade, will come calling out at the mess you've made
Others will expose your mistakes and reveal the facade you've created.
Don't wanna let you down, but I am hell-bound
I don't want to disappoint you, but I am destined for suffering.
Though this is all for you, don't wanna hide the truth
Even though I do all this for your sake, I don't want to conceal the reality.
They say it's what you make, I say it's up to fate
Some believe we control our destiny, but I believe it is determined by fate.
It's woven in my soul, I need to let you go
My struggles are deeply ingrained within me, and I must release you from their burden.
Your eyes, they shine so bright, I wanna save that light
Your inner glow is remarkable, and I want to preserve it.
I can't escape this now, unless you show me how
I am trapped in this situation unless you guide me towards a way out.
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
When you sense my intense emotions, search for truth in my gaze.
Don't get too close, it's dark inside
Do not get too emotionally involved, as there is darkness within me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joshua Francis Mosser, Alex Grant, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynold, Daniel Wayne Sermon
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When the days are cold
And the cards all fold
And the saints we see
Are all made of gold
When your dreams all fail
And the ones we hail
Are the worst of all
And the blood's run stale
I wanna hide the truth
I wanna shelter you
But with the beast inside
There's nowhere we can hide
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
At the curtain's call
It's the last of all
When the lights fade out
All the sinners crawl
So they dug your grave
And the masquerade
Will come calling out
At the mess you made
Don't wanna let you down
But I am hell bound
Though this is all for you
Don't wanna hide the truth
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
They say it's what you make
I say it's up to fate
It's woven in my soul
I need to let you go
Your eyes, they shine so bright
I wanna save that light
I can't escape this now
Unless you show me how
When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
indylisa777
This is absolutely beautiful guys! Your harmonies always give me chills. Love this song and love how you guys performed it. You really made it your own, but not to the point of changing it too much. Just right. Loved it! Can't wait to hear more from you guys. Lightbulb forever! ;)
Oliiva Groft
@Andrew Breeding
i agree. they should do the song, called my Immortial
sky butterfly
@Anthem Lights
Andrew Breeding
+Anthem Lights y'all should do Counting Stars
Anthem Lights
Thank you! Your support means the world to us.
Ervin Nierras
Best Demons cover I've ever heard! You guys actually never fail to impress!
Anthem Lights
Thanks Ervin :)
Rhykoo _
I love Calebs voice. He maneuvers between high pitch and his monotone voice, it's amazing. Joey, you're the prettiest living guy, and you're voice is wonderful. Alan, you're the leader and your voice is Godly. Chad, you're voice is angelic. Improvement is all I see in you guys. Not only are you guys more the incredible at singing, your bond is priceless. You guys are like blood brothers. Aside from singing, stay close, don't drift apart, you guys have one of the most powerful relationships I've seen, it'd be tragic to see you guys break apart. Keep up the great content! ^_^
Anthem Lights
@x DeRosear thanks so much! We appreciate all your support and kind words! Keep your eye out for new music!
Tehillah A.
Wow wow wow wow. This is definitely one of my favorite covers. It gave the song a vulnerability that I never heard in the original. I love so much! Thanks for another great cover :)