They described their style as visual synthpop or synth noir, with experimental tones in some of the songs.
Emke and Sophie had started to perform as dancers together at the biggest local industrial/cyber party series called Kollektíva, and in 2005 they’ve formed a small theatre group called Art Macabre with 7 members, for bringing the horror genre to life on stage. They’ve performed on dark/goth events, and had two succesful self-organized shows in the Merlin Theatre, Budapest. That’s where the idea of a theatrical musical project came from.
Sophie used to play the piano since her childhood, Emke is singing and writing poems, some of them were published in a hungarian teen magazine in the end of 90’s. After buying her first keyboard for learning, Emke started to write songs, her hungarian poems turned into english lyrics. Sophie composed melodies on their Bösendorfer piano, and Emke did the vocals.
The name Black Nail Cabaret came from their everyday tool in the gothic subculture: the black nail polish. Cabaret means they don’t take it so serious.
Let Me In
Black Nail Cabaret Lyrics
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I′m watching you, I lick my teeth
Sigh behind your room door
Don't be silly, it′s only me
Lalalala
Lalalala
I'm not going hurt your sweet white flesh
Because I really really like you
You're so soft and young
Use me anytime you want
There′s one thing you have to do
I want you to
(Let me in)
Don′t deny your childhood-leaning
That you'd once become a killer
(Let me in)
You′re still not shaking from the smell of blood
(Let me in)
So why don't you accept me as I really am
I won′t change you
I'm not changing anymore
Smell you after making love
Like clotted blood after a lunch
You′re used but so delicious though
I feel sated, I sing a song
Are you gonna hurt me?
Would you say a no
Or will you say a yes?
Are you really my knight?
Are you still alive?
Your zombie cries:
Let me in
Let me in
Here comes the morning sun
Don't you let me in?
You don't want to hurt me
I see it in your eyes
As you try to kill the time
I can′t stand the sunlight
Save me
Don′t you let me in?
Don't deny your childhood-leaning
That you′d once become a killer
(Don't you let me in?)
You′re still not shaking from the smell of blood
(Don't you let me in?)
So why don′t you accept me as I really am
I won't change you
I'm not changing anymore
I don′t wanna die die die die die here
You won′t let me die die die die die here
The lyrics of Black Nail Cabaret's song "Let Me In" portray a haunting and dark narrative. The singer, speaking from a voyeuristic perspective, watches someone through a window, almost craving their presence. The repetition of "Lalalala" emphasizes a sinister tone, as if hiding a deeper desire.
The lyrics then take a chilling turn, as the singer states they won't harm the person they're watching because they genuinely like them. However, there is an eerie undertone to their affection, describing the person's softness and youth. The singer asks the person to allow them inside, embracing their own dark nature. They want the person to acknowledge their own potential for darkness: "Don't deny your childhood-leaning / That you'd once become a killer." Despite this sinister request, the singer claims they won't change the person, as they sing about the satisfaction they feel after being intimate, comparing it to the smell of clotted blood.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to be allowed in, questioning whether the person will refuse or accept them. The repetition of "Let me in" becomes more desperate, culminating in an almost plea for validation and recognition. The lyrics suggest that the singer may be a metaphorical representation of the person's own inner darkness, a part of themselves they may be denying or suppressing.
Overall, "Let Me In" delves into themes of desire, darkness, and the need for acceptance of one's true nature. It juxtaposes a haunting atmosphere with the longing for connection, exploring the complexities and paradoxes of human emotions and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking through a window
Observing from outside, peering into your life
I'm watching you, I lick my teeth
I am deeply intrigued by you, finding you enticing
Sigh behind your room door
I express a longing, waiting patiently for you to welcome me
Don't be silly, it′s only me
There is no need to be alarmed, it is just me
Lalalala
Engaging in a carefree, lighthearted tune
I'm not going hurt your sweet white flesh
I have no intention of causing harm to your innocent being
Because I really really like you
My affection for you is genuine and intense
I really really do
I truly do feel this way
You're so soft and young
You possess a gentle and youthful essence
Use me anytime you want
You have permission to rely on me whenever you desire
There's one thing you have to do
There is a condition you must fulfill
I want you to
I desire for you to
(Let me in)
Allow me into your inner world
Don't deny your childhood-leaning
Do not ignore your natural inclination from childhood
That you'd once become a killer
That you had the potential to become a ruthless individual
(Let me in)
Allow me into your inner world
You're still not shaking from the smell of blood
You are not yet repulsed by the scent of blood
(Let me in)
Allow me into your inner world
So why don't you accept me as I really am
Why don't you embrace me for who I truly am
I won't change you
I have no intentions of altering who you are
I'm not changing anymore
I have reached a point where I no longer change
Smell you after making love
I perceive your scent after intimate moments
Like clotted blood after a lunch
Similar to the smell of coagulated blood after a meal
You're used but so delicious though
You have been taken advantage of, yet you remain alluring
I feel sated, I sing a song
I am content, expressing my joy through song
Are you gonna hurt me?
Will you cause harm to me?
Would you say a no
Would you respond negatively
Or will you say a yes?
Or will you respond positively?
Are you really my knight?
Are you truly my protector and savior?
Are you still alive?
Are you still full of life?
Your zombie cries:
Your undead self pleads:
Let me in
Allow me into your inner world
Let me in
Allow me into your inner world
Here comes the morning sun
The sunrise is approaching
Don't you let me in?
Won't you give me a chance?
You don't want to hurt me
You have no desire to cause me pain
I see it in your eyes
I can perceive it through your gaze
As you try to kill the time
As you attempt to pass the time
I can't stand the sunlight
I have an aversion to sunlight
Save me
Rescue me
Don't you let me in?
Won't you give me a chance?
Don't deny your childhood-leaning
Do not ignore your natural inclination from childhood
That you'd once become a killer
That you had the potential to become a ruthless individual
(Don't you let me in?)
Won't you give me a chance?
You're still not shaking from the smell of blood
You are not yet repulsed by the scent of blood
(Don't you let me in?)
Won't you give me a chance?
So why don't you accept me as I really am
Why don't you embrace me for who I truly am
I won't change you
I have no intentions of altering who you are
I'm not changing anymore
I have reached a point where I no longer change
I don't wanna die die die die die here
I do not wish to perish in this place
You won't let me die die die die die here
You refuse to allow me to perish in this place
Writer(s): Emese Illes
Contributed by Chase G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Blood Angel
So haunting and captivating! Beautiful song!
JTGIRL80
100-as skálán 101-et adok erre a dalra és klipre! Nem bírok róla leszakadni,nagyon jó lett,gratulálok a készítőknek,közreműködőknek! Nagyon sok sikert,jó dalt,klipet,fellépést kívánok nektek!:) Emke,imádom a hangod!
gzengz
Nagyon ütős lett, gratula! Örülök hogy találkozhattam veletek tegnap :)
itsNekoBitch
lenyűgöző,csodálatos,fantasztikus. ♥
Ian
Simply incredible stuff from The Cabaret. This stuff should be massive, the fact it isn't, is a sad indictment of the industry.
nightmarelab
That was amazing!
Todzsa
Most hallgatom az albumot és teljesen le vagyok zsibbadva tőle! Engem eddig is megvettetek, de most... Ritkán érez ilyet az ember, de a dalok elérnek a lelkemig, simogatnak és átölelnek. Gratulálok Nektek! Csak így tovább! Soha ne adjátok fel! Az igényes, sötét elektronikára, igenis van IGÉNY!!! :)
suzy660401
remek, klassz, mai divatos vámpíros sztorival :-) a zene szuper nagyon tetszik megyek szombaton a koncertre, játszák majd remélem ezt is :)
commodore booa
Király kis videó. Csak így tovább.
Jacques Hinks
Thats some pretty good production there ladies. LETS GET THE ALBUM OUT !!! have to say, still better than half the wannabe I worship vampire shit out there. Hope you guys make it HUGE... thats from your HUGEST american fan.