Twilight
Antony and the Johnsons Lyrics

Twilight
The time between day and nightfall when the sky is dim and the sun has just set or is about to rise.

I fall in the Harbor
I descend into the waters of the Harbor, which perhaps symbolize trouble, difficulty or chaos, signifying a state of depression or hopelessness.

Twilight
The same time of day, which may represent a state of uncertainty and transition.

I fall in the hills
I fall from the heights or perhaps into the valleys, injuring or harming myself, like encountering an obstacle in life.

But here in the city
Despite the struggles and challenges faced in the city, there is a sense of safety and reassurance that is not present in nature.

That never sleeps
The city is a place of constant movement and activity, with something happening all the time.

I can fall
Despite feeling safe in the city, one can still experience setbacks or failure.

Through one's fingers
Metaphorically slipping away, falling out of grasp, or losing control of a situation.

When the swan
The swan may symbolize beauty, grace, or freedom.

Flies to heaven
The swan rises into the sky, granting the observer a sense of peace and hope, perhaps signifying a spiritual ascension.

Soaring through
The swan flies through the air, gliding effortlessly and gracefully, emphasizing its beauty and poise.

The utmost fear
The greatest, most extreme manifestations of fear, confronting one's deepest anxieties and doubts.

There's a feeling
This experience prompts an emotion, an internal sensation or reaction to an external event.

That lingers in the afterwards
The feeling persists after the event has occurred, potentially affecting one's future behavior or outlook.

Will you ever return
The swan's ascent prompts a sense of longing or nostalgia, the question of whether or not it will return representing the absence of beauty and peace in the observer's life.

Twilight
Repeating the first line, perhaps signifying the cyclical, recurring nature of twilight or the feeling of uncertainty and transition that it evokes.

I sit at all tables
I am present everywhere, engaged in all aspects of life or experiencing a range of circumstances.

With my candles
Candles represent light or illumination, a source of warmth and comfort in the darkness.

And angels besides
Angels are supernatural beings associated with divine protection or guidance, while their presence here also suggests a sense of transcendence or otherworldliness.

And I shall wait forever
Denoting patience or fortitude in the face of adversity or difficult circumstances, enduring for an extended period of time.

As the day turns to night
The cycle of day transitioning into night, suggesting the progression of time, the inevitability of change, or the passage of life.

Swallowed in the shadows that glow
Engulfed in the darkness that is illuminated by something else, potentially representing a faint glimmer of light in the midst of darkness.

When I sought out a light
The singer was searching for something that would bring them out of their darkness or illuminate a path forward, perhaps representing a turning point in their life.

And I knew darkness swallowed
Recognizing the overpowering and consuming nature of the darkness that they were surrounded by, potentially feeling hopeless or lost.

I beseech, come to me
The singer makes a request or plea for help or guidance, possibly directed towards a higher power or an external force that can provide support.

All alone, come to me
Emphasizing the loneliness or isolation of the singer, expressing a desire for connection or comfort from someone or something that is not there.