A Cry In the Night
Crystallion Lyrics


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Headless, a dark fate lies ahead
Compounding the unknown
No doubt, the madman must be dead
Wherever he may roam

Watch out, what evil do you hide
Behind your masquerade
Welcome, the ball opens tonight
And still it's not too late

Join the armies of Arthur
We will answer the call
Soldiers stand for departure
Bring the Frenchmen to fall

A cry in the night, comes straight from the heart
So far from the light that scares off the dark
A cry in the night, a voice in the black
There's nowhere to hide, we're under attack
A cry in the night

Madness, Napoleon's back again
He tries to rule the world
Face them, at Ligny it will end
Our voices can be heard
Join the armies of Arthur
We will answer the call
Soldiers stand for departure
Bring the Frenchmen to fall

A cry in the night, comes straight from the heart
So far from the light that scares off the dark
A cry in the night, a voice in the black




There's nowhere to hide, we're under attack
A cry in the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Cry in the Night" by Crystallion are about facing unknown danger and fighting against an overwhelming force. The song starts off by describing a dark fate that lies ahead and the need to eliminate a madman who must be stopped wherever he may be. The lyrics then reveal the hidden evil that masquerades behind a welcoming ball, emphasizing the theme of deception and the need to be cautious of one's surroundings. The chorus is an anthem that speaks to the heart of the struggle. It's a voice that cries out against the darkness and the dangers it brings, echoing the theme of resistance and strength.


The lyrics go on to reference Napoleon, thus revealing the historical context of the song. With lines like "Join the armies of Arthur" and "bring the Frenchmen to fall", the song is clearly set during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) in Europe. The chorus is repeated again, followed by the call to fight against Napoleon's invasion. The lyrics end on a note of triumph over the enemy, with a final call to action against the threat.


Overall, "A Cry in the Night" is a powerful message of resistance and standing up to overwhelming obstacles. The song touches on themes like deception, caution, courage, determination, and the power of the human voice.


Line by Line Meaning

Headless, a dark fate lies ahead
The future is uncertain and ominous


Compounding the unknown
Making the uncertainty worse


No doubt, the madman must be dead
The villain must be stopped at all costs


Wherever he may roam
No matter where he goes, he must be stopped


Watch out, what evil do you hide
Be cautious of hidden evil


Behind your masquerade
Behind your facade or false identity


Welcome, the ball opens tonight
The event is starting


And still it's not too late
There is still time to act


Join the armies of Arthur
Join forces to fight against the enemy


We will answer the call
We will respond to the summons to fight


Soldiers stand for departure
The soldiers prepare to go to battle


Bring the Frenchmen to fall
Defeat the enemy


A cry in the night, comes straight from the heart
The plea is heartfelt


So far from the light that scares off the dark
The situation is dire and hopeless


A cry in the night, a voice in the black
The cry resounds in the darkness


There's nowhere to hide, we're under attack
We are under siege and in danger


Madness, Napoleon's back again
The enemy has returned


He tries to rule the world
The enemy seeks dominance


Face them, at Ligny it will end
The battle will end at Ligny


Our voices can be heard
Our cries for help can be heard




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