Nosferatu
Cornwell Hugh Lyrics
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Stand no chance of catching on
Horses gallop never faster
Must get back before the dawn
Slips away into the distance
Cold grip on the carriage arm
Lifeless eyes with no reflection
The lyrics of Cornwell Hugh's song "Nosferatu" describe the eerie and eerie presence of a vampire who is being chased by the police (peelers) but is too quick to be caught. The horse-driven carriage is racing back before sunrise, knowing that if they don't make it in time, the vampire will continue to exist while they perish. The vampire is depicted as having lifeless eyes with no reflection, indicating that he is not human and is a cold and terrifying being. The title of the song "Nosferatu" refers to the film of the same name, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest horror movies of all time.
The song's lyrics delve into several themes such as the fear of the unknown, the awareness of our own mortality, and the omnipresence of evil in the world. The vampire is a representation of the unknown and undying power that terrifies humans. The lyrics also suggest that death is inevitable, and that even the police who are supposed to protect us are powerless against it. As for the evil that is present in the world, the lyrics suggest that it is there and that we can't escape it.
Line by Line Meaning
Peelers whistle in the distance
Police officers are blowing their whistles in the far off distance
Stand no chance of catching on
They have no hope of catching up to the fleeing subject
Horses gallop never faster
The horses run as quickly as they can
Must get back before the dawn
They need to return to safety before the sun rises
Slips away into the distance
The subject escapes further away into the horizon
Cold grip on the carriage arm
The singer of the song is being held tightly by the subject
Lifeless eyes with no reflection
The eyes of the subject appear dead and without life, displaying no reflection
We may die but he'll go on Nosferatu!
The subject or 'Nosferatu' is immortal and, even though they may die, they will continue to exist
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, ROBERT DAVID WILLIAMS
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