Naked
Dark Side Cowboys Lyrics
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In midnight hours
You open up wide
Move across the floor
Still nothing inside
You reveal your skin (slow)
expose your flesh (dirty)
You drop your coat and
What if you're exploating (come with me)
Domains beyond your reach
I tell you stand back or it will surround you
Watch him humiliated
Behold the way they seem
The corruption will lead astray
Satisfied to be neglected
All to keep her love
Your still unconscious and beautiful (who, me?)
But naked and wounarable
you say you'd like to know me (ooh)
Split visions, I wouldn't want to hurt you
By bringing you inside
Oh no, it's cold ice-conditions
I stand strong and unaffected as a result of their narrative art
Don't lower your defence
See through the image
Unless you want to be their prey
Promises will be broken
When you've reached too close
Promises will be broken
And illusions built
In your window (don't turn)
An aesthetic experience
I'll await the course of events (tell me)
I hope you'll stay inside
I'll keep your soul unbreakable
Believe me you don't want to be here with me
I'd like to come inside (shhh)
I'd like to...
And the history repeating
Why am I afraid to hurt you
Well, it's not me, it's the presence of my memories that scare me
All cause I...
Watched him humiliated
Beheld the way they seem
The corruption did lead astray
He was satisfied to be neglected
All to keep her love
The Dark Side Cowboys' song "Naked" is a haunting and mysterious piece that explores the vulnerability of the human psyche. The lyrics describe a woman who is exposing herself in a window at midnight. She appears to be naked and vulnerable, but there is something more to her than what meets the eye. As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that there is a hidden darkness within the woman that may be more dangerous than anything physical.
The opening lines "In your window, in midnight hours" create a sense of voyeurism and peering into someone's private life. The woman appears to be putting on a show for someone, but it's unclear if she is doing it for herself or for someone else. The lyrics "You open up wide, move across the floor, still nothing inside" suggest that the woman is going through the motions of seduction, but there is no real emotion or passion behind her actions.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more sinister. The line "What if you're exploiting domains beyond your reach" implies that the woman is unaware of the danger she is in, and that there may be more at play than what she realizes. The lyrics "Watch him humiliated, behold the way they seem, the corruption will lead astray" suggest that there is a dark force at work that is manipulating the woman and causing her to act out in this way.
Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that there is a danger in getting too close to the woman or the world she represents. The line "Promises will be broken when you've reached too close" implies that there are consequences for getting involved with this darkness. The final lines of the song "All cause I watched him humiliated, beheld the way they seem, the corruption did lead astray, he was satisfied to be neglected, all to keep her love" suggest that there is a cycle of abuse and manipulation at play that has been going on for some time.
Line by Line Meaning
In your window
You are being affected by external influences
In midnight hours
These external influences are most prominent in the dark
You open up wide
You are vulnerable to these influences
Move across the floor
You are being controlled like a puppet
Still nothing inside
You lack autonomy and a sense of self
You reveal your skin (slow)
You are becoming exposed and your true intentions are being revealed
expose your flesh (dirty)
You are willingly giving up yourself for exploitation
You drop your coat and
You are leaving behind anything that could protect you
Your silhouette cast a hand for light
You are seeking guidance and illumination from something beyond yourself
What if you're exploiting (come with me)
You may be doing harm without realizing it
Domains beyond your reach
You are reaching for something that is out of your control
I tell you stand back or it will surround you
You are being warned to protect yourself before it's too late
Watch him humiliated
You are witnessing the downfall of someone who was also caught up in this cycle
Behold the way they seem
You should watch carefully and not be fooled by appearances
The corruption will lead astray
This cycle of exploitation and vulnerability will cause you to lose your way
Satisfied to be neglected
You may feel that it's better to be ignored than to reveal your true self
All to keep her love
You may be sacrificing your own well-being for the sake of someone else
Your still unconscious and beautiful (who, me?)
You are unaware of the harm you may be doing and are seen as innocent by others
But naked and wounarable
You are exposed and at risk of being hurt
you say you'd like to know me (ooh)
You are seeking connection and acceptance from others
Split visions, I wouldn't want to hurt you
You have conflicting desires and don't want to cause harm
By bringing you inside
You are hesitant to let others get too close
Oh no, it's cold ice-conditions
You are feeling isolated and alone
I stand strong and unaffected as a result of their narrative art
You are trying to maintain your own sense of self and not be swayed by others
Don't lower your defence
You should be cautious and not let your guard down
See through the image
You should look beyond appearances and not be fooled by facades
Unless you want to be their prey
You should protect yourself or risk becoming a victim
Promises will be broken
You should not put too much trust in others
When you've reached too close
You may be hurt when you become too invested
And illusions built
You may be living in a dream world that is not based in reality
An aesthetic experience
You are being drawn in by something that is pleasing to the eye
I'll await the course of events (tell me)
You are waiting to see what will happen next and seeking guidance
I hope you'll stay inside
You are hoping that others will not leave you alone
I'll keep your soul unbreakable
You are trying to protect and preserve the essence of who you are
Believe me you don't want to be here with me
You are warning others that you are not what they may think
I'd like to come inside (shhh)
You are hoping to be invited into someone else's life
And the history repeating
This cycle of exploitation and vulnerability is happening again
Why am I afraid to hurt you
You are hesitant to cause harm to others
Well, it's not me, it's the presence of my memories that scare me
You are haunted by past experiences that make you afraid to act
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